Melanie Efi
Midland,Australia
Summary
Dynamic chemist with extensive experience at SGS Australia Pty Ltd, excelling in instrumental analysis and quality control. Proven ability in laboratory maintenance and chemical safety, ensuring compliance with NATA standards. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail and effective troubleshooting skills, driving successful outcomes in complex testing environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chemist
SGS Australia Pty Lid
Australia, Australia
01.2010 - Current
- Perform general laboratory analysis
- Instrumental Analysis: ICP; Infra-Red Spectra and Automated Viscosity bath at 40 and 100 degrees.
- Instrument Maintenance/ troubleshooting/ standard preparations.
- Able to perform range of quality control and/or research and development tests with minimal supervision.
- Assist with training in conjunction with supervisors
- Maintain security and ensure the safe and proper handling, storage and labelling of hazardous materials and waste.
- NATA Accredited Laboratory
Refinery Chemist A
SGS Australia Pty Ltd
Papua New Guinea, Papua New Guinea
07.2004 - 12.2010
- Perform laboratory analysis with high proficiency in accordance with IP, ASTM and International test methods for Crude Oil, LPG & Petroleum products
- Perform laboratory testing of petroleum products using various lab equipment, i.e. Reformulyzer, Mercury Analyser, Inductive Coupled Plasma, High Performance Liquid Chromatography, High Frequency Reciprocating Rig, JFTOT, MSEP, Micro coulometer, Sulphur and Lead Analyser and HACH Water Analyser.
- Perform Palm Oil Testing
- Perform Environmental Testing such as wastewater, potable and process water.
- Perform final quality testing on petroleum products for shore tank certification, jetty line and vessel loadings.
- Perform Inter-Laboratory Performance Evaluation Test (Round Robin Correlation Tests) organized by the Institute of Inter-Laboratory Studies (IIS).
- Responsible for the calibration, maintenance, performance checks of specific equipment and also Preventive Maintenance Programme for Laboratory equipment.
- Prepares and conducts standardization of laboratory chemicals, reagents and solutions.
- Perform statistical quality control (SQC) and verification test to evaluate performance of different test instrument / equipment.
- Utilize computer software. Assemble and review paperwork on incoming lab samples and composite samples as required.
- Maintain security and ensure the safe and proper handling, storage and labelling of hazardous materials and waste.
- NATA Accredited and FOSFA Accredited Laboratory
Shift Analyst / Supervisor
Tolukuma Gold Mines Ltd
Papua New Guinea, Papua New Guinea
07.1996 - 07.2004
- Responsible in organizing and controlling the day to day operation of the laboratory to meet the client's requirement.
- Oversee all direct testing within the area and liaise with the Laboratory Manager to raise and update standards and in-house test methods and procedures.
- Responsible for the maintenance & calibration of test equipment's both for the lab and process plant and standardization of laboratory chemicals, reagents and solutions.
- Prepare procedures / work instructions regarding equipment operating procedures, calibration and verification, preventive maintenance, reagent preparation, inventory etc.
- Bullion analysis of samples from gold room.
- Sample preparation and assaying of metallurgical and geological samples. This involves crushing and grinding/pulverizing, to acid digestion and metal analysis on AAS.
- Routine end of month (EOM) sampling, sample preparation and assay of samples.
- Maintain safe work practices at all times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Papua New Guinea
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea01.1995
HS Grade 12 Certificate -
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea01.1991
HS Grade 10 Certificate -
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea11-1989
Skills
- Microsoft Office 2003
- Windows 2003
- Word
- Excel
- Lotus Notes
- Microsoft Outlook
- Internet
- CCLAS
- LIMS
- Instrument analysis
- Quality control
- Laboratory maintenance
- Chemical safety
- Statistical quality control
- Spectroscopy methods
- Chemical inventory tracking
- Analytical chemistry
- Chemical waste disposal
- Attention to detail
- Batch record analysis
- Troubleshooting and analysis
- Lab operations
- Instrumental analysis
- Sample processing
- Basic chemistry
- Lab equipment calibration
- Instrument Calibration
Certification
I hereby certify that the above statement and/or information are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
References
- John Rossi, Laboratory Manager, SGS Australia Pty Ltd, 10 Reid Rd, WA, 6105, +61 893733500, +61 472865155, John.rossi@sgs.com
- Trevor Pilbeam, Laboratory & Operations Manager, SGS Australia Pty Ltd, 10 Reid Rd, WA, 6105, +61 893733500, Trevor.Pilbeam@sgs.com
- Tina Ferguson, Team Leader, SGS Australia Pty Ltd, 10 Reid Rd, WA, 6105, +61 893733500, +61 467466301, tina.ferguson@sgs.com
Training
- Six months Cross Posting at SGS Purfleet Lab, UK.
- ICP - OES Technical Training - SGS in house, 2005
- High Frequency Reciprocating Rig, HFRR - PCS Instruments, Papua New Guinea, 03/24/2005
- High Performance Liquid Chromatography, HPLC - Varian Analytical Instruments, Papua New Guinea, 07/15/2005
- MCT - Micro coulometer Test of Low Sulphur - SGS in-house, 2005
- Agilent AC Reformulyzer - SGS in-house, 2006
- Gas Chromatograph Training - SGS in-house, 2006
- Senior First Aid Training - St John Ambulance, 02/2006
- Microsoft Excel Intermediate - Daltron, 08/2003
- Basic Fire Fighting Training - InterOil, 03/2008
Position Desired
CHEMIST / TECHNICIAN
Personality
Sincere, loyal and dedicated individual with ambition. Extensive experience in mining and petroleum industry. Loves to learn and always up for a challenge. Works well with others and efficiently on own.
Timeline
Chemist
SGS Australia Pty Lid
01.2010 - Current
Refinery Chemist A
SGS Australia Pty Ltd
07.2004 - 12.2010
Shift Analyst / Supervisor
Tolukuma Gold Mines Ltd
07.1996 - 07.2004
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Papua New Guinea
HS Grade 12 Certificate -
Papua New Guinea
HS Grade 10 Certificate -
Papua New Guinea