Cover Letter;
TALAL LATIF
Telephone: (647) 893 8966 | Email: tj.latif@gmail.com | 2480 Prince Michael Drive, Oakville, ON, Canada
To whom this may concern,
I am a professional in the Water and Wastewater Industry with excellent working knowledge of Facility Process and Controls, Operations, and Maintenance. I have traveled throughout Ontario (Canada) as an Instrument Service Technician performing calibration, repair and maintenance on Instruments within the Water and Wastewater Systems to ultimately ensure Environmental Compliance and to help meet stringent Health and Safety Requirements.
I have also worked as an Asset Maintenance Specialist within the Water and Wastewater Industry. This position has taught me a thorough understanding of Operational Processes and Equipment Maintenance practices through the use and upkeep of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). I bring with me good practical knowledge of Water Filtration techniques (Ultrafiltration, UV, BACC, GAC, conventional etc.), Environmental Compliance and all Occupational Health and Safety acts and legislated requirements in Ontario, Canada.
Along with my past experience, I have acquired and maintained several certifications including all Ontario ministry required Health and Safety training, Confined Space Entry and Rescue, Fall Protection, Respiratory Protection, Electrical Safety, CPR/AED, and many more to support any role in Operations and Maintenance of Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities.
As of December 2016, I have attained the Operator-In-Training (OIT) License and Certification as per O. Reg 128/04 and O. Reg 129/04 (Water Treatment/Distribution and Wastewater Treatment/Collection) with an exam score of 93%.
With these qualifications, as well as with my University of Toronto H.BSc in Environmental Management and Biology, I believe am a strong candidate for a position within the Water and Wastewater Industry.
Attached is my Resume for additional review and consideration. I look forward to meeting with, or hearing from you in the very near future.
Sincerely,
Talal Latif
Resume;
TALAL LATIF
647-893-8966 | tj.latif@gmail.com | 2480 Prince Michael Drive, Oakville, ON, Canada
SUMMARY
4 years experience in the Water and Wastewater Industry with excellent working knowledge of Facility Processes and Controls, SCADA, Operations and Maintenance, and Instrumentation as related to Flow, Level and Pressure
Valid Operator-In-Training (OIT) License/Certificate in Water and Wastewater Treatment, Collection, Distribution (O. Reg 128/04 & 129/04 ) 93% Exam Score (Qualifications
Applied Knowledge of Conventional Water and Wastewater Treatment Processes, OBM2 (Ozone, Biologically Activated Carbon, Ultrafiltration Membranes), GAC, UV, and Chlorination/Chloramination
General Knowledge of Industrial Processes including maintenance and repair of Pumps, Valves, Mechanical Gauges and Electrical Instruments
Good knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all regulatory and legislative acts, codes and guidelines including OWRA, SDWA, EPA, DWQMS, and WWQMS
Completed training / certification in; Introduction to Wastewater Treatment, Birds Eye View of Operations, Environmental Compliance, Microbiology of Waste Water, Developing Training Skills in the Water Sector, Standard First Aid / CPR C + AED, Confined Space Entry and Rescue, Respiratory Protection, Fall Protection, Electrical Safety Awareness, Fire Awareness, Lock Out Tag Out
Excellent knowledge of the Biology, Chemistry, and Hydrology of Water and Wastewater, enforced by University of Toronto H.BSc (Environmental Management / Biology / Geology)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Instrument Service Technician Dec 2015-
Flowmetrix Technical Services Inc. Nov 2016
Conduct routine Meter Verification and Calibration Programs on Flow, Level and Pressure based Instruments at Wastewater and Water Treatment Facilities throughout Ontario
Plan and Schedule Instrumentation related maintenance and service including Annual Validations and Emergency Corrective requests
Implement routine maintenance to support environmental compliance, process control programs, and health and safety requirements for Water and Wastewater treatment processes
Operate and conduct Process Control adjustments on Flow, Pressure and Level Monitoring Instruments to resolve and monitor Operating issues
Coordinate Valve adjustments and Pump shutdowns with Plant Operations and perform SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) checks while validating and calibrating flow, level and pressure instruments
Perform Water Quality Instrument Calibrations and take Water and Wastewater samples to make process adjustments to ensure conformity with environmental standards; Chlorine, pH, CO/CO2, D/O and Turbidity
Execute site visits and field inspections to assess project scope and evaluate facility condition; provide formal quotes and recommendations to clients for Meter Calibration, Verification, Service, and Install
Generate, prepare and present analytical reports and invoices for all Instrument Verification and Calibration projects, high level MS Excel
Completed Flowmetrix training in Confined Space Entry and Rescue, and Working at Heights / Fall Protection
Asset Maintenance Specialist, CMMS Dept. (Fixed Term Contract)
Ontario Clean Water Agency (South Peel, Mississauga) OPS
Sep 2013-
Dec 2015
Highly proficient with utilization and upkeep of CMMS / Work Management Systems (WMS)
Performed Data Acquisition for Conventional Treatment Processes as well as OBM2 (Ozone, BAC, Membrane Filtration) at four Class IV Treatment facilities in Mississauga
Develop and maintain Work Plans using Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM2), Preventative Maintenance Optimization, Predictive Maintenance (PdM) and Root Cause Analyses to allow efficient scheduling of routine Maintenance and Operational tasks through CMMS
Execute regular Quality Assurance Audits to confirm accuracy between CMMS and in-field data; ensuring asset/equipment integrity by documenting Class, Sub Class, Modifiers, SCADA and all other pertinent information
Read and interpret complex E&I and Mechanical and Civil Construction Drawings and use these to conduct in field and CMMS Audits for DWQMS and WWQMS
Compile Monthly Maintenance Performance Reports and Executive Dashboard Reports to provide technical information to Clients, Stakeholders, and Supervisors / Managers
Prepare lessons and training demonstrations on the CMMS System for Operations / Maintenance staff
Gained understanding of inventory control, procurement, and purchasing requisitions
Completed OCWA training including: certification in RCM2 Implementation and ACD, Respiratory Protection, Fall Protection, Electrical Safety Awareness, Fire Safety Awareness, Introduction to Wastewater Treatment, Birds Eye View of Operations, Environmental Compliance, Microbiology of Waste Water, Developing Training Skills in the Water Sector, and Standard First Aid / CPR C + AED.
Original Certificates and Licenses available.
UNIVERSITY DEGREE & ACCREDITATION
Honors Bachelor of Science; Environmental Management Graduated July 2013
University of Toronto
Major: Environmental Management Minor: Biology Minor: Geology
Acquiring an H.BSc – Env.Mgt from UofT has enforced my theoretical knowledge and practical understanding of Environmental Management practices developed and used locally, in Ontario. Along with this, my branches of study were in Biology, and Geology, further reinforcing my passion for a safe and healthy natural environment.
Research Accreditation: TCPS 2: CORE Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans on Research Ethics (PANEL on RESEARCH ETHICS)
RELATABLE ATTRIBUTES
Considerable experience utilizing MS Office, high level MS Excel. Excellent working knowledge of computers, and computer programs including CMMS and WMS, ie. Megamation, Hansen, SAP
Able to interpret scientific data, mathematics and measurements, and prepare analytical reports to relay information concisely in order to resolve operational and technical issues
Gained knowledge of Industrial processes, including maintenance and repair of Mechanical and Electrical/Instrumentation equipment
Able to plan, prioritize and organize work with minimal supervision, as well work as in a team environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills to provide technical data and relay information to different stakeholders
Able bodied, eager and willing to work in all conditions
Family currently living in Doha, Qatar. Eager and Willing to find work in Qatar, and the UAE.