1. FERNANDO J. ALDAY
4264 E. Holmes St.
Tucson, AZ 85711
520.305.0295 Mobile
falday@email.arizona.edu
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
VALUE TO AN ORGANIZATION
 Combined environmental engineering/water/wastewater treatment/hazardous waste management
experience in industry, consulting, and graduate programs.
 Research, teaching, and presentation experience. Strong presentation and communication skills.
 Design experience with an automobile manufacturer. Led project team.
 Commitment to career growth and excellence, including client satisfaction.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Environmental Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, GPA 3.71
M.S. Environmental Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, GPA 3.63
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Universidad Catolica de Cordoba, Argentina, GPA 3.10
CERTIFICATIONS
Wastewater Operator Grade II; Water Treatment Operator Grade I, Drinking Water Distribution Operator
Grade I; RCRA; DOT; MSHA; Engineer in Training (EIT)
EXPERIENCE
MINING INDUSTRY
Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Inc., Green Valley, Arizona, Jun. 2013–Present
Environmental Engineer
 Waste Management Supervisor: Responsible for ensuring full compliance with environmental
regulations for hazardous waste, universal waste, solid waste, recycling, pollution prevention, special
waste, PCBs, radioactive material and X-Ray equipment, used oil and landfill operation.
 Wastewater Operator: Responsible for overseeing the operation and monitoring of the onsite
wastewater treatment plant.
Freeport-McMoRan Corporation Inc., Green Valley, Arizona, Jun. 2010–May 2013
 Developed and implemented an environmental management program for Reclamation, Remediation
and Discontinued Operations that addressed Waste Management, Air Quality and Water Management
compliance.
 Performed Treatment, Storage, Disposal and Recycle Facilities audits to guarantee the correct waste
management in compliance with environmental policies and regulations to minimize future liability.
 Compiled and revised operational and engineering controls, and closure strategies from existing and in
construction Groundwater Protection Permits.
 Reviewed and approved environmental and regulatory specifications for Corporate SDSs.
RESEARCH/TEACHING
University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
 Research Assistant, Jan. 2005–Jun. 2010
Research topic: Iron biomineralization: Implications on the Fate of Arsenic in Landfills
Creation of a cost-effective arsenic waste treatment that prevents groundwater and soil contamination.
 Teaching Assistant, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2009
Classes: Hydraulic Engineering and Design (CE323); Environmental and Water Engineering (CHEE
370R); Wastewater Treatment Design System (CHEE 576B)

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WATER INDUSTRY
Rayne Water Conditioning, Phoenix, Arizona, Jan.–Dec. 2008, Summer 2009
Consultant
Designed a zero liquid discharge for ion exchange regenerant brine recycling process using both a
laboratory bench-scale system and subsequent pilot-plant testing. The design process recovered
between 6,500 and 10,000 gallons of spent brine per day.
WestLand Resources, Inc., Tucson, Arizona, Summer 2006
Intern
Assisted the Project Manager on gravity-sewer design, lift-station and pressure-sewer design,
wastewater-treatment facility design and hydrogen sulfide odor control.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Renault Argentina, Cordoba, Argentina, Sept. 2001–Dec. 2004
Project Manager
Managed a $500,000 project to restyle an actual vehicle. Project progressed through multiple phases
including studies, planning, proposal preparation, design, implementation, and follow-up. Management
encompassed, budgeting, scheduling, and supervising project team. Project met strict deadlines and
high quality standards.
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
 Root, R. A., Fathordoobadi, S., Alday, F. J., Ela, W. P., & Chorover, J. (2013). Microscale Speciation of
Arsenic and Iron in Ferric-Based Sorbents Subjected to Simulated Landfill Conditions. Environmental,
Science & Technology, 47(22), 12992–13000.
 Root, R. A., Fathordoobadi, S., Alday, F. J., Ela, W. P., & Chorover, J. (2011). Synchrotron XAS and
XRF Study of Microbially Reduced Arsenic and Iron in Iron-Based Remediation Media. Goldschmidt
Conference, Prague, Czech Republic.
 Alday, F. J. (2010). Iron Biomineralization: Implications on the Fate of Arsenic in Landfills. Doctoral
Dissertation. AZ Water Conference Glendale, AZ. (2009). 2008 Groundwater Summit Conference,
Memphis, TN
 Developing a New Arsenic Leaching Test for Water Treatment Residuals. Master Thesis. Arizona
Water Pollution & Control Association Conference Mesa, AZ 2007
AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS
 Water Sustainability Program, University of Arizona, Apr. 2009
Fellowship Recipient
 National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Superfund Basic Research Program: The
Southwest Hazardous Waste Program, Superfund Training Core, Aug. 2007–May 2009
Trainee
 Graduate and Professional Student Council Student Showcase, Nov. 2008
Poster Presentation Award
 Arizona Hydrological Society, Apr. 2008
Scholarship Recipient
 Arizona Water and Pollution Control Association, Apr. 2008
Scholarship Recipient
 Anchor: Environmental Science and Engineering Consulting firm, Nov. 2007
Scholarship Recipient
 Air and Waste Management Association, Grand Canyon Section, May 2007
Award for Best Graduate Technical Paper
 Academy of Certified Hazardous Materials Management, Thunderbird Chapter, Dec. 2006
Scholarship Recipient
COMPUTER
Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), SAP, Essencial Suite, AutoCAD, Epanet
LANGUAGES
Fluent Spanish