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Mario Trepovicht

427 Mimosa Dr, Ferriday

Summary

Pursuing new professional challenges with the opportunity to make a positive impact on Laboratory operations and research success. Experience in Laboratory analyses of natural and synthetic graphite from raw material, intermediate, purification and finish products for EV batteries production. Experience on all Laboratory analyses and plant testing in the manufacturing of sulfuric acid.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Manage the Laboratory-Responsibilities

Syrah Technologies
12.2018 - 09.2023
  • Directed daily Laboratory activities for 6 Lab Technicians.
  • Responsible for overseeing Laboratory results for quality control purposes.
  • Managed laboratory analyses from milling, purification coating on graphite samples.
  • Maintained ISO 9001 certification per compliance.
  • Calibrations and PM for the laboratory instruments.
  • Ensured analytical methods were current.
  • Conducted performance review on the lab personnel.
  • Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock.
  • Supported laboratory staff with troubleshooting and helping with special projects.
  • Prepared and assured accuracy of standards and reagents needed for analyses.
  • Collaborated with other departments to establish cohesive laboratory operations.
  • Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
  • Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
  • Kept laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines and laws.

Chemist-Responsibilities

Eco Services, Sulfuric Acid Manufacturing Plant
09.1991 - 12.2018
  • Trained Lab employees on proper testing techniques on Laboratory analyses on all sulfuric acid samples such as ICP-OES, Reich test for sulfur dioxide in the gas stream.
  • Overseeing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Maintained accurate files and entered test results into computer system.
  • Led team meetings with technicians and Lab Manager to discuss test results and status of tests in progress.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
05.1990

Associate of Science - Industrial Quality Control

Alajuela College
Alajuela, Costa Rica
04.1983

Skills

  • Knowledge on Perking Elmer and Agilent ICP-OES for metals analysis
  • Shimadzu XRF 8100 for metals analysis
  • IC, TOC, Hg analysis, FTIR, pH, fluoride ISE, chloride ISE
  • Bomb calorimeters, BET, PSD, Tap density, ash, moisture microwave digestion GC, HPLC, Karl Fisher, viscometer, Hot blocks, gas meters
  • Wet chemistry analyses
  • Corrosion test on coupons

Timeline

Manage the Laboratory-Responsibilities

Syrah Technologies
12.2018 - 09.2023

Chemist-Responsibilities

Eco Services, Sulfuric Acid Manufacturing Plant
09.1991 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Science -

Louisiana State University

Associate of Science - Industrial Quality Control

Alajuela College
Mario Trepovicht