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SHAWN SROKA

La Mirada,CA

Summary

Versatile and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in environmental and safety operations, notably with SpaceX. Skilled in leveraging expertise in water treatment and hazardous waste management to achieve significant emissions reductions and enhance safety protocols. Demonstrates strong leadership and problem-solving abilities, complemented by proficiency in Word, Excel, and a 40 HR Hazwoper certification.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Technician

SOCALGAS
Pico Rivera, CA
02.2024 - Current
  • Collect necessary equipment for field leakage quantification
  • Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and resolve any technical issues encountered during gas leak quantifications, ensuring accurate data collection
  • Prepare detailed reports summarizing leak quantification findings, including site conditions, equipment performance, and potential mitigation strategies for emissions control
  • Conduct equipment validations to ensure everything is working properly and calibrate as needed
  • Review leak assignments for the day and determine most efficient route to complete assigned leak quantifications
  • Perform leak quantifications in the field at various sites across Southern California utilizing high flow samplers
  • This includes both low ground pipes and above ground assets
  • Record data as needed to ensure necessary information is captured
  • Conduct daily data input in support of CPUC reporting requirements
  • Help to assess potential new technologies in support of emissions reduction

Field Service Technician

Mar Cor/ Evoqua
Buena Park, CA
09.2021 - 02.2024
  • Operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting ultrapure water systems, including routine preventative maintenance, monitoring water quality, performing necessary repairs, and ensuring the systems consistently produce water that meets strict purity standards, often in regulated industries such as medical, industrial, and laboratory settings.
  • Enhanced performance of Crystal Quest and Vantage systems.
  • Conducted membrane cleaning, replacement, and troubleshooting for underperforming water systems.
  • Addressed faults in PLC components, wiring connections, and signal processing.
  • Tested electrical systems to identify and repair malfunctions.
  • Maintenance on solenoids, valves, and other components in the system.
  • Routinely visited customers at their respective places of business.
  • Addressed urgent customer needs to mitigate water issues.
  • Extracted samples across diverse points in the distribution system to facilitate laboratory examination.
  • Offered technical assistance over the phone or in person to resolve issues with water treatment system operations.
  • Managed water recovery and control services by detecting leaks, tracing problems and testing flow.
  • Disinfect and sanitize central and portable RO machines (industrial and medical), as well as storage tanks and loops in dialysis systems.
  • Executed installation of modern dialysis equipment.
  • Conducted replacement and maintenance of carbon, deionization (DI) tanks along with multi-media tanks.
  • Take system readings before and after completing work.
  • Monitored gauges and delta pressures to optimize operational performance.
  • Provide customer support, and assist with ordering parts and equipment for clients.
  • Oversaw time management and job responsibilities autonomously.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with SAP software.

Remediation/Water Sampling & Treatment Technician

ERM
Irvine, CA
02.2021 - 09.2021
  • Operate and maintain groundwater and soil vapor extraction (SVE) systems
  • Collect air, water, and soil samples for testing
  • Monitor levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) using a PID meter, focusing on Hexane and Isobutyl up to 100 ppm
  • Supervise third-party contractors on various work sites
  • Order and set up equipment for sample collection
  • Label and pack samples for delivery to environmental laboratories
  • Create and complete chain of custody (COC) forms for sample tracking
  • Record field and project notes for the project managers
  • Install vapor wells for environmental monitoring
  • Lead daily project safety meetings with the crew and contractors
  • Work both independently and in a team setting
  • Complete weekly reports for expenses

Environmental Health & Safety

Spacex
Hawthrone, CA
09.2020 - 02.2021
  • Remove hazardous waste, including flammable materials and epoxy drums
  • Sort waste into the correct drums and shipping containers, and label them with their contents and shipping information
  • Log in and log out shipments accurately
  • Collect requests from different departments for expired materials, overflowing waste drums, and conduct daily waste rounds
  • Submit daily reports detailing the activities performed throughout the day
  • Conduct inspections and audits to ensure compliance
  • Re-label drums that are past the 90-day due date and any equipment that does not meet operational standards

Environmental Remediation/ Water treatment Technician

JHA
Irvine, CA
11.2018 - 09.2020
  • Treat groundwater by adding chemicals like hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, caustic substances, and other pH control agents
  • Operate, maintain, and clean ultrafiltration skids to ensure accurate cycles of chemical enhanced backwashing and regular fresh water backwashing
  • Refill chemical supplies using electric pumps
  • Operate, maintain, and clean the deoxygenation system, performing backwashing on individual trains to ensure normal operations while managing the correct nitrogen levels
  • Use the filter press to remove solids from water that is about to be treated
  • Operate the inclined plate clarifier by adding the appropriate amounts of coagulant and polymer to effectively separate unwanted particles from the water
  • Conduct routine maintenance on all pumps and equipment throughout the plant
  • Monitor and maintain stable levels of treated and untreated water in all tanks using PLC and computer monitoring systems
  • Maintain and clean the air stripper system
  • Change filter bags regularly
  • Operate and maintain the DOCs unit and ozone generator using PLC or computer software
  • Inspect well vaults and perform backflushing and cleaning as needed
  • Collect water samples and data weekly
  • Operate forklifts as required
  • Prepare detailed reports to email daily, and communicate with clients via email regarding daily operations
  • Follow strict safety procedures and policies
  • Document hazardous waste properly

Quality Control Inspector

RBC Lubron
Fountain Valley, CA
02.2018 - 11.2018
  • Conducted PMI First Article Inspection (FAI) and final inspections on products
  • Visually inspected production parts for quality assurance
  • Measured production parts against blueprints to ensure dimensional accuracy
  • Generated Non-Conformance Report (NCR) documents
  • Maintained equipment and work areas in a clean and organized condition while practicing safe work habits
  • Measured products using rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers

Production Operator

Evonik
Vernon, CA
10.2017 - 02.2018
  • Wash and rinse the reactors to maintain cleanliness and prevent contamination
  • Regulate the flow of steam, air, or oil to ensure optimal operation of the chemical processes
  • Add the necessary chemicals or products to the converter as required for the reactions
  • Supervise the systems within the chemical plant to ensure they operate safely and efficiently
  • Operate equipment to adjust the speed of chemical reactions or to improve the yield of products
  • Interpret the chemical reactions displayed on monitors to monitor process performance
  • Ensure that all chemicals are stored properly to maintain safety and compliance
  • Manage panelboards, control boards, and semi-automatic equipment to control operations
  • Report any spills or dangerous conditions to ensure workplace safety
  • Draw samples of products for analysis and assess their quality
  • Patrol tanks and troughs to check for overflow and regulate or shut down equipment when necessary
  • Use steam to defrost any frozen valves to maintain equipment functionality
  • Operate and test equipment such as towers, soap-spray storage tanks, scrubbers, collectors, and dryers
  • Test equipment for malfunctions to ensure it is working properly
  • Calculate material requirements and gather the appropriate materials for production
  • Calculate material yields to assess the efficiency of the production process
  • Keep track of instrument readings to monitor the status of equipment and processes
  • Adjust the supplies of power, steam, water, and air as needed for optimal operation

Production Operator

Marchem Solvay
Long Beach, CA
03.2017 - 08.2017
  • Setup the production equipment and supplies before executing the job orders
  • Operate equipment safely and effectively for production processing
  • Ensure that equipment are maintained in good and safe working condition
  • Inspect equipment to identify any replacements, malfunctions and repairs
  • Work under the guidance of Supervisor to perform and complete the assigned duties in a timely manner
  • Evaluate equipment performance and recommend improvements
  • Operate forklift to transfer the production equipment from warehouse to working area
  • Follow safety procedures and company policies for equipment operation
  • Recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and safety
  • Contribute to waste management programs
  • Identify and report unsafe operations to Supervisor immediately
  • Maintain clean, safe and organized work area

Hazardous Waste Management

Waste Management
Carson, CA
10.2016 - 12.2016
  • Operate waste handling equipment and support systems
  • Perform functional and operational checks of waste handling equipment and support systems
  • Conduct waste container storage area inspections
  • Performs spot decontamination of shipping casks, waste containers, and waste handling equipment
  • Perform waste container packing operations

Warehouse Clerk

Boydd Coffee
Onterio, CA
08.2016 - 10.2016
  • Picked multiple orders for specific routes in a timely manner
  • Operated fork lift when needed
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with product
  • Made tickets showing the product for drivers

Back Plant Operator

Covanta
Long Beach, CA
01.2016 - 03.2016
  • Mix fly ash with cement and phosphoric acid to neutralize the metal
  • Check conveyors and scrapers to make sure their running in good operating condition
  • Clean mixer and bag house of debris when necessary
  • Perform daily maintenance and safety checks before starting operations

Chemical Operator

Heraeus
Santa Fe Springs, CA
10.2013 - 01.2016
  • Monitor recording instruments, flow meters, panel lights, or other indicators and listen for warning signals, to verify conformity of process conditions
  • Regulate or shut down equipment during emergency situations, as directed by supervisory personnel
  • Control or operate chemical processes or systems of machines, using panel boards, control boards, or semi-automatic equipment
  • Move control settings to make necessary adjustments on equipment units affecting speeds of chemical reactions, quality, or yields
  • Inspect operating units, such as towers, soap-spray storage tanks, scrubbers, collectors, or driers to ensure that all are functioning and to maintain maximum efficiency

SR. Multi Bed Reactor Entry Tech. (R.E.T.)

Clean Harbors
Gardena, CA
11.2009 - 09.2013
  • Build containment areas prior to beginning abatement or decontamination work
  • Identify asbestos, lead, or other hazardous materials to be removed, using monitoring devices
  • Prepare hazardous material for removal or storage
  • Comply with prescribed safety procedures or federal laws regulating waste disposal methods
  • Load or unload materials into containers or onto trucks, using hoists or forklifts
  • Clean contaminated equipment or areas for re-use, using detergents or solvents, sandblasters, filter pumps, or steam cleaners
  • Remove or limit contamination following emergencies involving hazardous substances
  • Operate machines or equipment to remove, package, store, or transport loads of waste materials
  • Apply bioremediation techniques to hazardous wastes to allow naturally occurring bacteria to break down toxic substances

Education

40HR Hazwoper/8HR refresher -

Safety Unlimited, INC

Forklift Certified -

Environmental outsource, INC

Diploma -

Millikan High School
Long Beach, CA

Skills

  • Experience in Ultrapure Water Systems
  • Instrumentation configuration
  • Component repair
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Electronics repairs
  • Field operations
  • Environmental safety
  • Sampling techniques
  • TWIC card
  • 40 HR Hazwoper
  • Forklift certified
  • Refinery experience
  • Hand and power tools
  • Pallet jack
  • Industrial equipment
  • Heavy machine operations
  • Bulk railcar, truck loading, unloading
  • Proficient in Word and Excel

Timeline

Field Technician

SOCALGAS
02.2024 - Current

Field Service Technician

Mar Cor/ Evoqua
09.2021 - 02.2024

Remediation/Water Sampling & Treatment Technician

ERM
02.2021 - 09.2021

Environmental Health & Safety

Spacex
09.2020 - 02.2021

Environmental Remediation/ Water treatment Technician

JHA
11.2018 - 09.2020

Quality Control Inspector

RBC Lubron
02.2018 - 11.2018

Production Operator

Evonik
10.2017 - 02.2018

Production Operator

Marchem Solvay
03.2017 - 08.2017

Hazardous Waste Management

Waste Management
10.2016 - 12.2016

Warehouse Clerk

Boydd Coffee
08.2016 - 10.2016

Back Plant Operator

Covanta
01.2016 - 03.2016

Chemical Operator

Heraeus
10.2013 - 01.2016

SR. Multi Bed Reactor Entry Tech. (R.E.T.)

Clean Harbors
11.2009 - 09.2013

40HR Hazwoper/8HR refresher -

Safety Unlimited, INC

Forklift Certified -

Environmental outsource, INC

Diploma -

Millikan High School

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