MARYNA KAZAK
White Rock,BC
Summary
- Experience in water and soil sampling fieldwork, as well as compliance sampling procedures and instrumentation gained from Environmental Protection Technology program and regulatory sampling training at Surrey Biofuel facility.
- Accurate internal and external compliance reporting to municipal and provincial regulatory bodies to ensure all the requirements are met and properly communicated.
- Provided environmental monitoring as a member of CoHo crew at the local salmon habitat creek to help track pollution trends and ensure the water quality was satisfying for aquatic life.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to document and report information.
- Strong computer skills including MS Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Word developed through educational and work experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Convertus Canada Ltd.
06.2020 - Current
- Ensure that routines for sampling, testing and analysis required for regulatory compliance and efficient operation are established and carried out in a timely manner.
- Ensure that all data and operational processes related to compliance are maintained and up to date with internal and external requirements.
- Establish a system to ensure that all reporting required for regulatory compliance is submitted on time.
- Act as a contact person for regulatory personnel, inspections and process audits.
- In collaboration with operations team to put in place plans and processes verifying facility's operation follows permit and regulatory compliance.
- Lead and take part in continuous improvements projects to optimize operation process, cost and operation as well as manage laboratory and testing expenses.
- Manage research and testing activities at the direction of supervisor.
- Join in odour complaint and spills investigation, reporting, and clean up to the provincial and corporate health and standards.
- Maintain knowledge os the state of the industry, new developments, and research that could impact facility operations.
- Provide employees with annual respirator fit testing program to verify and enhance operational health and safety hazards knowledge and compliance.
- Adhere to facility process standards, comply with health and safety requirements, participate in daily shift meetings and problem solving activities.
- Review, analyze and summarize test results and report any deviations from permitted limits to the Operation manager and the Compliance Officer.
- Take part in application process and laboratory testings for facility's byproducts certification.
Laboratory Co-op
Convertus Canada Ltd. (Formerly Renewi Canada)
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Performed routinely samplings and testing in accordance with BC Environmental laboratory manual and facility's SOPs.
- Ensured smooth facility's operation precess by timely and accurate odour audit, equipment checks, weekly and monthly plant inspections.
- Joined in operations team meetings to facilitate with ongoing process challenges and problem solving.
- Performed daily biogas monitoring to ensure biogas adherence to the process limits, and to alert the supervisor of any deviations and possible issues.
- Carried out regulatory class A compost samplings and testings to comply with provincial OMRR regulations and to confirm compost quality.
- Executed weekly laboratory equipment calibration to to ensure accuracy and precision of analytical results.
Field Technician
ES CROPCONSULT
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Safely and accurately monitored blueberry farms and collected pest data to facilitate best farming practices and sustainable pest management.
- Analyzed collected data in the most effective and timely manner to ensure proper and effective pest management.
- Detected and reported newly emerged pests to help farmers protect their crops with suitable solutions.
- Assisted on Spotted Wing Drosophila research project by setting up traps and keeping pest record accurate to help find best treatment options.
Education
Diploma of Technology in Environmental Protection
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Langley, BC09.2020
Skills
- Environmental sampling and testing
- Regulatory and compliance reporting
- Odour complaint and environmental spill investigation and remediation
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
Volunteering Experience
City of Surrey, Carlson Creek Aug. 2015 – Nov. 2018
Stream Investigator – CoHo Crew Member (Water Quality Watch)
- Provided full investigation, took 5 water quality samples in a month at Carlson Creek
- Conducted water sampling and sent reports to help track pollution trends and ensure the water quality was satisfying for aquatic life
- Reported elevated or suspicious water testing results or possible environmental spills
- Inspected area around creek and ensured there was no trash/debris in the waterway
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Convertus Canada Ltd.
06.2020 - Current
Laboratory Co-op
Convertus Canada Ltd. (Formerly Renewi Canada)
10.2019 - 05.2020
Field Technician
ES CROPCONSULT
04.2018 - 08.2018
Diploma of Technology in Environmental Protection
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
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