Bamunusinhage Samarasiri
Versatile Engineer | Environmental, Chemical, Nuclear ➜ Exercising Passion for Engineering Excellence
Thunder Bay,ON
Summary
Chemical and Process Engineering graduate with a Bachelor's and Master's in Environmental Engineering. Over five years of expertise in wastewater treatment research and design. Proficient in engineering, project management, risk assessment, and sustainability. Strong leader, communicator, and collaborator.
Responsible Technician with excellent troubleshooting, customer service and analytics skills. Highly effective in complying with safety requirements evidenced by zero work loss days. Enthusiastic individual experienced in analyzing issues on service calls and finding effective solutions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Fire Assay Technician
AGAT Laboratories
Thunder Bay, Canada
08.2023 - Current
- Conduct precise fire assays while strictly adhering to safety protocols and standard operating procedures
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Provide training and mentorship to new employees, ensuring proficiency in fire assay techniques and safety practices
- Ensure proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials in full compliance with regulatory requirements
- Completed job reports and logs immediately following service calls.
- Performed complex mechanical alignments and equipment calibration to meet quality standards.
Process Engineer
ABC Trade and Investment (Pvt.) Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Prepared scope of work documentation for use in project planning
- Reviewed processes, identifying areas requiring improvement.
- Prepared detailed project design reports for wastewater treatment plants, air purification devices, and air sterilization devices
- Interfaced with area teams to verify application of technical details.
- Documented feasibility and implementation of third-party projects for review and future reference.
- Coached newly hired employees and interns while observing progress and delegating tasks.
Chemical Engineer
H2O ONE (Pvt.) Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with the engineering design team to develop innovative drinking water and wastewater treatment systems
- Contributed significantly to the successful completion of 32 project design reports for government and private sector clients
- Researched and developed novel manufacturing processes to reduce production time.
- Visited customer sites to supervise new product trials and troubleshoot when issues arose.
- Maintained all technology documentation, providing updates and addendums when required.
Chemical Engineer
C&T Worldwide (Pvt) Ltd
Kaluthara, Sri Lanka
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Oversaw operations and maintenance of a petrochemical processing factory, ensuring continuous production of synthetic turpentine for the paint industry and cresol soap solution for hospital disinfection
- Researched and developed novel manufacturing processes to reduce production time.
- Undertook preventive maintenance and safety inspections for smooth, uninterrupted operations.
- Oversaw solution mixing, distillation, drying and containment processes.
- Developed processes based on critical needs, preset efficiency standards and cost reduction measures.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Engineering Co-op
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON, Canada 09.2021 - 10.2023
Master of Science - Component of Research
University of Moratuwa
Moratuwa, Sri Lanka 02.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor of The Science of Engineering (Hons) - Chemical and Process Engineering
University of Moratuwa
Moratuwa, Sri Lanka 06.2010 - 05.2015
Skills
Chemical Engineering: Process optimization, simulation
Data Analysis: Statistical analysis, MATLAB
Process Safety: Hazard risk assessment, preventive measures
Sustainable Solutions: Renewable energy, waste reduction
Design principles
Issue Analysis
Customer rapport
Inventory oversight
Quality Control
Six Sigma
Engineering Drawing
Engineering Design
Accomplishments
- Obtained 13 Research Publications, 104 Citations, and 4 h-index up to date
- Google Scholar link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=oh5O5JoAAAAJ&hl=en
Affiliations
Affiliate Member, Institution of Chemical Engineers, UK (2024-Present) Graduate Member, Canadian Chemical Society, Canada (2022-Present) Student Member, Ontario Society of Professional Engineers, Canada (2021-Present) Student Member, International Water Association, UK (2021-2023) Journal Reviewer, Waste and Biomass Valorization, Springer, USA (2020-Present) Associate Engineer, Engineering Council, Sri Lanka (2020-Present) Student Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, USA (2015-Present) Associate Member, Institute of Engineers, Sri Lanka (2012-Present)
Timeline
Fire Assay Technician
AGAT Laboratories
08.2023 - Current
Master of Science - Environmental Engineering Co-op
Lakehead University
09.2021 - 10.2023
Chemical Engineer
H2O ONE (Pvt.) Ltd
10.2020 - 03.2021
Process Engineer
ABC Trade and Investment (Pvt.) Ltd
03.2020 - 09.2020
Chemical Engineer
C&T Worldwide (Pvt) Ltd
07.2018 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Component of Research
University of Moratuwa
02.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor of The Science of Engineering (Hons) - Chemical and Process Engineering
University of Moratuwa
06.2010 - 05.2015