Erin Parenzee
About
AREAS OF EXPERTISE - Waste Water Treatment Process Troubleshooting & Optimisation - Managing clients & expectations - Water Sampling & associated lab work - On-the-job technical training - Green Drop (South African standard of excellence for Waste water treatment works) Certification CORE COMPETENCIES - Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, as well as lead & develop the team - Familiar with all SA related water legislation, as well as regulatory & compliance requirements of Waste Water Treatment Works - Able to provide expertise, advice and support for water sector needs - Advanced capabilities with the entire Microsoft suite A pragmatic approach to getting the required results - Building and maintaining strong & effective relationships with suppliers & customers PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES - Ability to inspire confidence and engage staff right across an organisation - Articulate, passionate and dynamic - Highly organised with good planning skills & ability to meet strict deadlines - Excellent written & oral communication skills with ability to clearly communicate ideas and results to non-technical people - Ability to work under pressure
Work Experience
Student Lab Assistant
Supervised undergraduate tutorials, maintained lab cleanliness and inventory, prepared experiments, and performed instrument calibration and maintenance.
Water Pollution Control Officer
Ensure water user compliance, facilitate water use licence processes, negotiate with water users, and conduct effluent sampling in Lower Klip River Catchment.
Waste Water Operations Process Controller
Develop process control techniques, administer DWS Green Drop System, formulate training programmes, and prepare technical operational reports.
Process Technologist
Provide business solutions to operational issues, optimize existing processes, and provide technical expertise to client and operational teams in wastewater treatment.