Kamphy Patel

About Kamphy Patel

Learned and accomplished various traits in environmental testing, manufacturing laboratories, compliance laboratories and EH & S standard for manufacturing and production laboratories. Over the course of my 14+ year of career as a technician, supervisor and a leader, I have improved myself as a people person and take pride in being inclusive and bring diversity to the job setting. Listed below are few of the achievements and skills acquired over the years. Professional accomplishments: LABORATORY AUDIT EXPERT Successfully completed more than 35 laboratory audits as a lead auditor. Experienced in being audited and auditing laboratories. AUTOMATION Lead the data automation team to achieve automatic data transfer and electronic report generation. EH & S METRIX TRACKING TOOL Contributed in optimizing the EH & S tracking dashboard Certified in an array of EH & S courses in the manufacturing industry. SKILLS: EH & S awareness and expertise EH & S Compliance audits Team building & conflict resolution Process optimization Method development & automation Full range of environmental testing and instrument troubleshooting Gas, Ion and Liquid Chromatography and mass spectrometer Proficient in the Microsoft suite of products Well versed with various third-party software and services, Workday, TALEO, Concur, SAP, Cority, Sharepoint, Teams, OpenLab, Mass Hunter, Chromeleon and other CDS’s.

Experience

1. Eh & s - Analytical Technology Leader m & E

   Dow

   May 2014 — Present · Freeport, TX, US

   Ensured laboratory data met state and national compliance requirements and provided support for method development, optimization & environmental hazard mitigation.• Maintained the quality system for the compliance laboratories, & tracked yearly EHS goal achievement.• Participate in method updates and reviews, and in permit review processes.• Controlled capital and operating expenses for regulatory compliance and kept expenses within budget, reviewed asset register, and worked with accounting for proper registration in the SAP system.• Coordinated internal audits to ensure compliance with company policies and safety standards, preparing lab personnel for TCEQ, EPA, and ISO 9001 audits, and scheduled proficiency testing for internal and external labs.• Maintained department records, procedures and reports related to EHS as per company ODMS, monitored the WebEDMS system, and ensured WebMOC process is followed.• Participated in Process Failure mode & effects analysis (FMEA), Root Cause investigation, and Management of Change reviews and provided feedback.• Took part in OSHA\'s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) assessment for the organizational unit.• Led and participate in various automation projects for sample analysis in plant laboratories.• Provided active leadership in promoting a safety-minded culture and continuous improvement in EHS performance. • Implemented and ensured compliance with company EHS policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability initiatives into business operations. • Conducted risk assessments, incident investigations, and root cause analyses, driving continuous improvement efforts. • Served as subject matter expert for key EHS programs and regulatory compliance. • Built and delivered environmental risk management and compliance training materials.

Education

• University of Houston

  Bachelor of Science, Biology & Chemistry

  2002 — 2006

• Houston City College

  Capstone Classes, Basic Sciences

  2002 — 2004

Skills

• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Lc-Ms
• Hazardous Waste Management
• Organic Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry
• Oil & Gas Industry
• Microbiology
• Microsoft Office
• Uv
• Laboratory Skills
• Sample Preparation
• Pcr
• Hplc
• Remediation
• Gel Electrophoresis
• Environmental Science
• Chromatography
• Volatile Organic Compunds
• Uv/Vis
• Gc-Ms
• Waste Management
• Groundwater
• Quality Control
• Gmp
• Icp
• Titration
• Instrumentation
• Water
• Quality Assurance
• Sampling
• Environmental Management Systems
• Nmr
• Validation
• Environmental Compliance
• Mass Spectrometry
• Science
• Laboratory
• Lims
• Environmental Consulting
• Gas Chromatography