Ronald Bergey
Lab Chemist
Palmer
Summary
Experienced Alaskan professional with a strong educational background in biology and secondary education. Knowledgeable about the work requirements of Valdez, North Pole, and Deadhorse. Meticulous lab technician with a proven track record of competence and commitment to safety. Contractor for reputable companies such as Conoco, Hillcorp, and Alyeska Pipeline, responsible for collecting and analyzing samples based on lab results. Produced detailed reports outlining recommended actions, contributing significantly to the success of these organizations. Received special recognition from Conoco for doubling their samples for the scale program. Selected by Kakivik to establish a new lab at Alpine, which proved beneficial for Conoco financially. With 27 years of teaching experience and 20 years as an owner-operator of a Bristol Bay Boat and Permit, bring a diverse skill set to the table. Confident that my expertise makes me the ideal candidate for the lab technician job at Alyeska.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lab Technician
Kakivik Asset Management LLC
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Used Lab Vantage and other Perkins Elmer LIMS programs input Lab data and Microsoft Word to create documents and other communications.
- Prepared and shipped samples to contracted laboratories
- Collected 200 Gas and Oil samples
- Spill Response Training
- Used analytical equipment for testing and analysis.
- Tested products through prepared chemical reagents and solutions to determine need for improvement and level of criteria completion.
- Performed quality control testing on completed chemical formulas to verify consistency of each individual product.
- Enhanced lab safety by conducting regular inspections and maintaining up-to-date safety documentation.
- Completed reports on product testing before briefing technical manager and other team members.
Lab Technician
Kakivik Asset Management LLC
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Chosen to establish new lab at Alpine which is currently economically successful based on teamwork and recommendations to Operations.
- Tracked, collected and shipped petroleum specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Collected Custody Can Oil and Preformed Chemical and Physical Analysis using ASTM and API standards
- Calibrated, repaired and cleaned lab instruments such as Karl Fischer, Anton Parr Densitometer and Oil mixing skid
- Collected BLM gas samples according to State of Alaska regulations
- Prepared, collected and shipped 150 complete water samples to be ran on ICP and IC
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Collected monthly quality bank samples and shipped.
- Repaired Welker and gas sampling containers
- Spill Response Training
- Maintained training and development
Laboratory Technician
Kakivik Asset Management LLC
12.2018 - 12.2021
- Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
- Collected 2500 Crude Oil Samples and tested for API
- Collected and sampled 420 diesel samples for sulphur and flash point
- Spill Response Training
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Conducted Chemical and Physical tests on potable and non potable water preforming TSS and Ph and reporting results to EPA/BLM
- Supported laboratory staff with advanced troubleshooting, resolving complex problems and helping with special projects.
High School Science Teacher
Matsu Borough School District
09.1991 - 05.2016
- Taught all high school science courses using lab-based learning model to deepen subject mastery.
- Developed and administered detailed science curriculum to over 2000 high school students.
- BP Teacher of excellence
- 27 year career
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK 09.1985 - 1989.05
Bachelor of Science - High School Teaching
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK 09.1985 - 05.1989
Skills
Crude Oil Sampling and analysis based on ASMI and API standards
Water/gas testing using EPA/BLM/AEDC regulatory reporting for quality control
TSS/PIG/BIOCIDE/ATP SAMPLING
SPILL RESPONSE/HAZWOPPER/SAFETY TRAINED
Proficient in LIMS and Microsoft Works
Skilled in Quality Bank Sampling and calibrating/repairing lab equipment
Documentation, reporting , and communicating with Operations
Established satellite lab at Alpine
Safety protocols
Sample preparation
Machine maintenance
Accomplishments
-1984 High school state champion wrestler
-Bristol Bay boat and permit owner
-BP teacher of excellence
-Teacher of the year
-Conoco letter of special recognition for maximizing sampling production
Timeline
Lab Technician
Kakivik Asset Management LLC
12.2021 - 08.2022
Lab Technician
Kakivik Asset Management LLC
08.2021 - 08.2023
Laboratory Technician
Kakivik Asset Management LLC
12.2018 - 12.2021
High School Science Teacher
Matsu Borough School District
09.1991 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Alaska Fairbanks
09.1985 - 1989.05
Bachelor of Science - High School Teaching
University of Alaska Fairbanks
09.1985 - 05.1989
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