Experience

West Valley Water District

• United States
• Utilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Water Systems Operator-Distributions

  • Jul 2022 - Present



The Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT)

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Mar 2016 - Jul 2022

  - Execute all duties essential to the successful operation of an aquatic research facility - Respond to emergencies, such as power outages (after hours/on-call)- Perform routine water testing for levels of pH, alkalinity, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and chlorine - Install, diagnose, and repair water treatment pumps, valves, and sensors- Read and adjust system tank levels, water flow/pressure, and temperature measurements- Track and complete preventive or corrective maintenance on equipment- Perform instrument calibration to maintain within required parameters- Utilize Microsoft Excel for data entry, creating spreadsheets, and preparing reports- Train technicians at all levels and coordinate scheduling Show less

• • Mar 2015 - Mar 2016

  - Prepare and monitor fertilized eggs in an embryo solution- Fish dissections, tagging fish, scanning tags, and data entry- Perform molecular analysis: DNA/RNA extractions, genotyping, and other lab tasks- Preparation of solutions, buffers, and fish samples used for data analysis- Proper use of lab equipment such as microscopes, scales, spectrophotometer, and PCR machines - Handling of hazardous chemicals such as liquid nitrogen, ethanol, sodium hydroxide, and hydrochloric acid- Keeping up with facility supply needs Show less

• • Aug 2013 - Mar 2015

  - Responsible for the care and husbandry of aquatic animals in a research environment- Handle aquatic system maintenance for over 250 tanks- Perform daily animal feeding and observe animal health- Perform weekly water quality testing as well as aquatic system backwashes



Viking Safety Consultants INC

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Safety Technician

  • Jun 2014 - Sep 2014

  - Assessed Hazmat containers for proper waste consolidation and disposal - Poured and pumped chemicals, wearing a full-face respirator - Inspected emergency eye wash stations, safety showers, and fire extinguishers - Ensured hazardous waste containers were properly labeled and stored - Followed proper spill control and clean-up guidelines - Complied with all safety standards and regulations (e.g., OSHA and EPA) - Input and track inventory of all chemicals and Safety Data Sheets on online database Show less