Augustine Essel

Background

About Augustine Essel

Laboratory Management & Instrumentation • Over 5 years' of laboratory experience with outstanding knowledge on how to perform chemical and microbiological analysis. • Experienced in performing instrument/ equipment calibration, troubleshooting and maintenance as required. • Excellent ability to motivate, train and mentor young chemist. • Positive attitude towards safety. • Ability to control laboratory consumables • Proficient knowledge of wide range of analytical techniques such as chromatography (HPLC, GC-MS, IC) Spectrophotometer (UV, Visible, IR), Colorimetry (Astoria flow analyzer, AQ2 discrete analyzer, SmartChem discrete analyzer), Spectroscopy (ICP-MS, ICP –OES, CVAA, CVAF), Titrimetry (PC Titrate for Alkalinity, pH, EC, CBOD and BOD;) Combustion ( TOC/DOC analyzer, AOX/EOX analyzer) Food Safety and Environment • Hands- on experince with ISO and food Safety Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO ISO14001 and OHSAS 18001, HACCP • Developing, Delivering and Evaluating safety Training programs • Accident/ Incident Investigation for the purpose identifying root cause of the incidence • Risk Assessment & Management • Workplace Inspection/ Auditing to identify non-conformities. • Ergonomics Environmental Consulting • Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessment • Human Health & Ecological Risk Assessment • Environmental Impact Assessment • Remediation Specialties- Laboratory Management and Quality System - Analytical method development - Environmental Assessment & Remediation - Workplace Safety & Risk Assessment - Research & Development Professional Membership- Association of Chemical Professions of Alberta, Professional Chemist Designation, P.Chem- Ministry of Environment- designated Qualified Person, QP.