1. VINCENT WADE
1343 Schwerner CT, Pittsburgh, Pa 15206 | (H) 412-450-8431 | (C) 412-551-8428 | vpittsburgh8@gmail.com
Professional Summary
Wide range of manual skills Learn quickly, willing to work hard, known for physical and mental strength Worked both as a
crew
member and independently Excellent record of dependability and reliable with proven performance in sample analysis,
report writing, regulatory compliance and documentation. Professional Senior Chemical Analysis and Safety Health &
Enviromental Coordinator with proven performance in sample analysis, report writing, regulatory compliance and
documentation.
Skills
Lean manufacturing Detail-oriented
Excellent communication skills Quick learner
Assembler and Fabricator OSHA Safety Training in [Hazardous Materials
Wet Chemistry Regulations of 49 CFR Course]
Equipment Operations Trained in [skill]
Facilities Technician OSHA Safety Training in DOT Hazardous Materials
Housekeeping Training [Course]
OSHA Safety Training in Power Industrial Truck (Fork
Lift)[Course]
First aid/ CPR and AED(Automated External
Defibrillator)training
Work History
Senior Chemical Analysis/ SH&E Coordinator 01/ 2005 to 01/ 2015
Koppers Industries William Pitt way – Pittsburgh
Weight and prepare various samples of coal tar pitch,creosote,refine tars at the research center and report results to
customers, Also coordinate the Safety, Health & Environmental project at the Research center.
Operated a pilot reactor (autoclave) for research on a carbon foam project. Operated a vacuum saturator for coating on
brakes, and carbon foam.
Ran XRF on Samples for Coal tar pitch, Petroleum pitches and tars for Metals, (Sulfur, Iron, Lead, calcium, Sodium,
Silicon, Phosphorous, Etc.) Ran IR on samples as required, as well as Coking Value Content , Ash, Water, Quinoline
Insoluble,Tolulene Insoluble, Specific Gravity And Extractions thru Digestions for Lab Analyzed and tested
tars,Pitches,and Petroleum pitches (ASTM).
for values and insoluble percentages.
Was active with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, and.
ISO 14001 Environment Management System.
Performed data analysis and provided recommendations to achieve a product that met the Spec. of the company
Customer.
Played key role in designing Safety Procedures after an Audit for (LOTO) Lock out Tag out and Safety Inspections and
Having the proper (PPE) Personal Protection Equipment that resulted in [positive outcome].
Conducted [research] studies which led to the development of [program].that would prevent contamination of the final
product.
Assisted technical support department in troubleshooting product returns and after-sales support to ensure customer
satisfaction.
Kettle Operator 01/ 2004
Ranbar Electricial Materials Inc
Functioned as operator helper and labored for chemical company Made observations, calculations and recorded results
Sampled resin for acid value and viscosity while monitoring product quality Kept detailed logs of all activities Hauled
supplies according to batch cards to be loaded into reactor Package and shipped finished products as instructed.
Coordinated with vendors, sales reps and machine shops for aid in project completion.
Planned infrastructure routes accounting for company policies, space availability and equipment constraints.
Reduced amount of scrap product waste, saving 20,000 pounds of material per year, lowering shipping costs by $12,000
annually from The recycle program and cutting back on the of samples that was sent to be analyzed.
SENIOR CHEMICAL ANALYSIS/ SH&E COORDINATOR 01/ 2004 to Current
KOPPERS INC
Weight and prepare various samples of coal tar pitch,creosote,refine tars at the research center and report results to
customers, Also coordinate the Safety, Health & Environmental project at the Research center.
Stocked and demerchandised isle for Home Depot Drove both reach truck and cherry picker to remove stock.
Removed and set up displays built shelves and racks for advertising.
Rotated stock and removed according to specification.
Kettle Operator 01/ 1996 to 01/ 2003
Ranbar Technology, Inc – Glenshaw, PA
kettle reactor operator, certified fork lift operator, and laborer 01/ 1995 to 01/ 1996
Forman Don Parker Services – Millville, PA
Made observations, calculated and recorded results, and developed conclusions Sampled resin for acid and viscosity
value
while monitoring product quality every hour until product completion.

2. Cool Kettle and drop product into Thinning tanks for adjustments and packaging for delivery.
Kept detailed logs of related activities Hauled supplies using fork lift to load reactor, packaged and shipped product after
Labeling.
Maintained knowledge of pump, compressors, filters, and filter press Performed warehouse shipping and receiving,
loaded and unloaded tankers.
Weighted product into drums and Totes for Customers.
Supervised a three person crew, read blue prints, installed, removed and tested automotive equipment
Pipe Layer/ Laborer 01/ 1989 to 01/ 1995
Petroleum Equipment Services – Millville, PA
Removed and installed storage tanks, pumps, dispensers and leak.
detectors, threaded, fitted and laid various pipes, installed total.
containment and testing, performed troubleshooting and general.
start-ups.
Operated Dump Truck and Bobcat as needed.
Education
Certified Fork Lift Operator: 2000
Ranbar Technology, Inc - Glenshaw, PA
Academic Diploma: 1978
Brownsville High School - Brownsville, PA
Certifications
Machinist Experience 1978 to 2015
I operate several workbench & work holder tools for many years such as vices, chucks, Porter cable Sawzall, hole saws
Drill press. Portable grinders on knocking down rough spots. Wire wheels both bench & portable cleaning up bolts or
whatever the job call for. I have experience with core drills, overhead cranes and operated them on regular basics. I used
taps and reamers for striped bolts. We installed many flange vales, with heat treated pipping, and there was a lot of 4-wheel
pipe cutting, and Ridgid power threading, and also with hand held power thread with bolt Dies from ½ inch up to 4 inch pipes
I used Craftsman air impact wrenches 3/8 & ½ inches. I’ve also used many box tools, screwdrivers, various types of pliers
The experience I have bring come from all of my employment jobs and we took care of all the in house work that we could.
Vince Wade
Vpittsburgh8@gmail.com
412-450-8431