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Jonathan Andrews

Oshawa

Summary

Highly meticulous and work driven individual with a passion for perfection. Easily adaptable to any setting, and ready to strive in most environments with little to no supervision. Proven Chemical Technician with over 6 years of experience in chemical analysis and a track record of enhancing production efficiency.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Chemical Technician

Ontario Power Generation
06.2023 - Current
  • Working as the"in-field" sector of Chemistry Operations as production support
  • Consistently meeting production deadlines while effectively managing time-sensitive tasks within a fast-paced work environment.
  • Analyzed radioactive materials to evaluate nature, chemical properties, and other factors affecting plant status and control.
  • Sampled complex high radiation dose systems within the reactor buildings.
  • Recorded test results using variety of chemistry-specific software programs.
  • Proficient in using Ion Chromatography, FTIR, ICP (Inductively Coupled, Plasma Mass-Spectrometry)
  • Yellow Badge Certified.

Chemical Operator

Siltech Corporation
11.2022 - 06.2023
  • Worked as part of main production team, responsible for safe production of various types of silicone based products using 13 different reactors.
  • Analyzed products in lab for purity, texture, viscosity, colour, odour, etc.
  • Ensured safe working environment by strictly adhering to safety protocols and procedures during chemical operations.
  • Operated chemical processing equipment successfully while adhering to company standards.
  • Stored, retrieved, mixed, and monitored chemicals used in production process.
  • Forklift certified.

Labour Foreman and Handyman

MGR Construction
11.2021 - 11.2022

• Prepping houses for occupancy, building temporary safety fixtures, installing windows doors, insulation, flooring, drywall, stairs, railings, electrical panels, ground plates, etc.

• Coordinating directly with Site Supervisor and other Tradesman to ensure productivity, safety, and well-being standards of all labourers on-site is adequately met.

• Prepping/organizing materials, tools, and workspaces for housing construction.

Chemical Laboratory Technician (Student)

General Motors (Abednego Environmental)
04.2016 - 11.2019

• Responsible for supervising water treatment plant during a one man shift.

• Atomic Absorption, Spectroscopy, vacuum filtration, to analyze water from paint shop.

• Analyzing 1L of influent (raw) water and adding appropriate quantities of chemicals to allow for gravity separation (flocculation), then replicating results in field for 1,000,000 imperial gallons.

• Analyzed effluent for phosphorus, zinc, pH, fluoride, total solids, chemical oxygen demand (COD), and nickel.

• Using SCADA to manage machines, valves, chemicals, reaction speed, and water flow.

• Responsible for running filter presses, and managing sludge disposal.

• Responsible for unloading tanker shipments of Aluminum Sulphate and SA120 (caustic).

Chemical Laboratory Technician (Student)

Ontario Power Generation
01.2019 - 04.2019

• Collecting influent/effluent samples from locations around plant perimeter.

• Running samples via liquid scintillation counter measuring tritium concentrations.

• Making adjustments to samplers to allow for a representative effluent.

• Using previous experience and knowledge to make alterations to sampling equipment.

• Inputting all appropriate data into CEM (program) and reviewing deviation if any.

• Preparing standards and QC's for lab work, in micro/pico curries per milliliter.

• Prepared weekly effluents for low beta level analysis – calibration, std check, evaps.

• Preparing silica gel for field use and analyzing when operators returned back.

• Security Clearance Pass, internal references, 40+ computer based training courses.

• Efficiently organized and maintained equipment to keep laboratory productive and safe.

Stamping/Body/Chassis Line Operator

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
06.2017 - 09.2017

• Followed job order for product specifications, dimensions, tolerances and sequence of operations.

• Loaded and unloaded product on and off conveyor line by routinely lifting up to 80 pounds repetitively

• Checked inventory supply and stock bins to maintain proper stock levels.

• Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.

Water Treatment Analyst/Operator

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
02.2017 - 05.2017

• Monitored SCADA system for problems and adjusted controls to maintain efficiency.

• Directed and coordinated plant workers engaged in routine operations and maintenance activities.

• Recorded operational data, personnel attendance or meter and gauge readings on specified forms.

Facility Supervisor

Oshawa Civic Recreation Centre
06.2015 - 08.2018

• Served as point of contact for internal and external customers seeking support and information.

• Maintained physical condition of facilities, applying available resources and personnel to achieve safe, clean and functional environment.

Independent Sales Representative/Team Leader

Impulse Group Canada
04.2013 - 12.2014

• 100% Commission Based (70/30 split)

• B2B Sales

Security Supervisor

Bell Media
05.2010 - 04.2012

• CTV, MTV, On the Park and Conference Events.

• Screened vendors and contractors before granting access to restricted areas within building. • First Line Security for main events including "The Marlyn Dennis Show", "Much Music Live", "CP24", "Much Music Awards", "MTV Live", and all concerts and events at MTV.

Inbound/Outbound Calling Agent

Rogers (Teleperformance)
09.2008 - 10.2009

• Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.

• Analyzed and escalated complaints, issues and grievances to designated departments for investigation and response.

General Worker, Line Cook

Swiss Chalet
06.2008 - 09.2008

• Prepared food items such as meats, and poultry for frying purposes.

• Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.

• Dishwasher

Education

Chemical Engineering Technology - Chemistry

Durham College
Oshawa, ON

Skills

  • 6 years Chemical Analysis Experience
  • MS Office Savvy
  • WHIMIS/Hazard Waste Training
  • Nuclear Chemistry Training
  • Valid Driver's License/Own Vehicle
  • Automotive Influencer/Repair/Diagnosis First Aid/CPR Level C

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Chemical Technician

Ontario Power Generation
06.2023 - Current

Chemical Operator

Siltech Corporation
11.2022 - 06.2023

Labour Foreman and Handyman

MGR Construction
11.2021 - 11.2022

Chemical Laboratory Technician (Student)

Ontario Power Generation
01.2019 - 04.2019

Stamping/Body/Chassis Line Operator

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
06.2017 - 09.2017

Water Treatment Analyst/Operator

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
02.2017 - 05.2017

Chemical Laboratory Technician (Student)

General Motors (Abednego Environmental)
04.2016 - 11.2019

Facility Supervisor

Oshawa Civic Recreation Centre
06.2015 - 08.2018

Independent Sales Representative/Team Leader

Impulse Group Canada
04.2013 - 12.2014

Security Supervisor

Bell Media
05.2010 - 04.2012

Inbound/Outbound Calling Agent

Rogers (Teleperformance)
09.2008 - 10.2009

General Worker, Line Cook

Swiss Chalet
06.2008 - 09.2008

Chemical Engineering Technology - Chemistry

Durham College
Jonathan Andrews