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William Nankivell

Adelaide

Summary

Versatile Chemist works with different types of chemicals, compounds and materials. Proficient in performing tests, documenting results and writing papers. Well-organized and detail-oriented with the ability to perform manual labour tasks in relation to chemicals and machinery.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Chemist/Process Operator

Ace Chemical Company
02.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced product quality by developing and optimizing chemical processes and procedures.
  • Streamlined testing procedures, ensuring accurate results while minimizing turnaround time.
  • Prepared waste drums for pick-up and delivery to comply with local, state and federal regulations for treatment and disposal of hazardous waste.
  • Developed custom chemical solutions for specific client needs, fostering strong customer relationships and enhancing satisfaction.
  • Contributed to a safe working environment by strictly adhering to safety guidelines and reporting potential hazards.

Field Chemist

Caleb Brett Intertek
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • Maintained organized, safe and efficient laboratory environment to minimize accidents and prevent cross contamination.
  • Performed technical laboratory functions in compliance with regulatory agencies and safety requirements.
  • Coordinated and performed analytical tests to comply with established standards and specifications.
  • Cleaned and organized laboratory and kept supplies well-stocked to save time, money and promote laboratory efficiency.
  • Climbed shore tanks and boarded ships at all hours to collect samples for analysis in a timely manner.

Laboratory Technician

Adelaide Brighton Cement
04.2021 - 04.2023
  • Worked in accordance to Australian Standards in a laboratory with NATA accreditation.
  • Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
  • Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
  • Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
  • Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
  • Registered and prepared samples for general analytical testing through data entry, weighing and physical homogenization.
  • Collected and performed analytical testing on in-process product.
  • Prepared and assured accuracy of standards and reagents needed for analyses.
  • Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
  • Documented incoming/outgoing truck samples of various products.
  • Operated forklifts and cranes to move and store heavy loads.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Science

University Of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA
12.2020

MRACI

Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI)
Adelaide, SA

Forklift License

Access Training Centre
Adelaide, SA
12-2021

High School Diploma -

Mount Gambier High School
Mount Gambier, SA
11.2016

Skills

  • Machinery operation
  • Machine and instrument calibration
  • Specifications conformance
  • Results analysis
  • Sample preparation
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Workplace health and safety
  • Forklift operation
  • Relationship-Building
  • Teamwork
  • Organization and time management
  • Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and laboratory software

Experience

  • Performed various wet testing on fuel and water-based solutions (Distillations, Conductivity, Flashpoint, etc)
  • Gathered samples in remote locations and prepared them for testing.
  • Extensive use of a Laboratory Data Management System to manage and store testing data for samples.
  • Over 2 years of experience working full-time in NATA accredited laboratories.
  • Prepared and ran samples for a range of analytical tests (XRF, XRD, auto-titrater, manual titrations, etc)
  • Performed numerous calibrations on a whole range of lab equipment and apparatuses.
  • Use of multiple types of software for data processing. (Excel, SYBIZ etc)
  • Experience loading and unloading bulk hazardous chemicals from trucks using a forklift.
  • Prepared bulk chemical solutions using higher powered mixers.




Referees

Available upon request.

Timeline

Chemist/Process Operator

Ace Chemical Company
02.2024 - Current

Field Chemist

Caleb Brett Intertek
04.2023 - 10.2023

Laboratory Technician

Adelaide Brighton Cement
04.2021 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Science - Science

University Of Adelaide

MRACI

Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI)

Forklift License

Access Training Centre

High School Diploma -

Mount Gambier High School

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