LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/thomasbranchei
EDUCATION:
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
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* Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering, December 2012
* Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, December 2012
* Minor in Physics
Lake Sumter Community College, Leesburg, FL
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* Associate of Arts, Magna Cum Laude, 2006
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Tutor.com
Math/Science Tutor I
September 2012 - May 2013
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* Tutored chemistry, physics, statistics, and algebra to college and high school students in an online environment.
Handex Consulting and Remediation, Mt. Dora, FL
Environmental Remediation Engineer Intern
October 2009 - May 2011
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* Wrote technical reports and assisted project managers with remediation projects in site assessment, monitored natural attenuation, and remediation system operation & maintenance phases of cleanup process in FDEP's Petroleum Cleanup Program.
* Summarized and analyzed subsurface contaminant concentration data, depth to water measurements, soil sample characteristics, and other data to delineate horizontal and vertical extent of contamination, determine groundwater flow direction, and to otherwise characterize site.
* Recommended future action to reach cleanup goals for sites in active remediation, assessment, or monitoring phases of cleanup.
* Created groundwater elevation contour maps, contaminant plume maps, boring logs, and data tables.
* Created Health and Safety Plans and updated site-specific documents in company database.
* Prepared technical forms and scheduled site visits for well sampling, well drilling, and to record remediation system performance and operation data.
* Prepared operation & maintenance reports for air sparge, soil vapor extraction, dual-phase extraction, and pump and treat remediation systems. Evaluated well data, groundwater contaminant concentrations, hydrocarbon mass removal, and system runtimes to assess remediation system effectiveness. Made recommendations to optimize remediation system performance and expedite cleanup.
Walgreens, Orlando, FL
Pharmacy Technician
October 2006 - May 2009
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* Entered, filled, and sold prescriptions; maintained drug inventory.
* Contacted patient's doctor's offices and resolved prescription insurance issues.
PROJECTS
Engineers Without Borders Water Resources Project
January 2012 - April 2012
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Collaborated with project group to define and evaluate different options for providing water for a Haitian community during the dry season. Considered either constructing a reservoir, drilling wells, or pumping water from river. Factors such as cost, time, accessibility, sustainability, tools/machinery required, and volume of water required were used to evaluate options.
Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant Design
January 2012 - April 2012
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Wrote preliminary design report for 5 MGD reverse osmosis treatment plant. Specified treatment processes used for pretreatment and post treatment. Specified membrane configuration, membrane size, and pumps used for membrane process. Estimated total installed cost of treatment plant.
Coal-Fired Power Plant Air Pollution Control Design
January 2011 - April 2011
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Worked with project group to design ductwork, specify and select induced draft fan, and design stack for 600 MW coal-fired power plant air pollution control system. Estimated total installed cost ...
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