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CATHRINA JOY D. CUIZON

CATHRINA JOY D. CUIZON

Manila

Summary

Experienced Water and Wastewater Laboratory Professional with 4 years of expertise in receiving, processing, and analyzing environmental samples. Skilled in performing routine and non-routine physico-chemical analyses using a variety of lab instruments, ensuring accuracy through quality control, calibration, and data validation. Proven ability to maintain compliance with regulatory standards and operational procedures, consistently meeting customer quality and turnaround time expectations. Strong background in data entry, QA/QC checks, and teamwork, with a commitment to supporting laboratory operations and continuous process improvement.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

WASTEWATER OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

LIMA WATER CORPORATION (ABOITIZ INFRACAPITAL)
08.2023 - Current
  • Oversee day-to-day wastewater operations, ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Sustainability standards.
  • Consolidate, review and interpret data collected by the O&M Technicians. Ensure completeness and accuracy of the data collected.
  • Perform physico-chemical analysis of wastewater samples to monitor the efficiency of treatment processes and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Conducts JAR Testing to simulate the chemical dosing requirement to optimize the chemical consumption up to the ideal dosage based on the actual quality of wastewater.
  • Analyze test results to identify potential system inefficiencies, anomalies, or compliance issues, driving proactive adjustments to treatment processes.
  • Create, review effectivity and applicability, and update process standard operating procedures (SOPs) to optimize process operations.
  • Prepare initial annual OPEX and Capex budget for wastewater operations.
  • Attend and resolve customers' inquiry, complaints, or requests on wastewater services operations.
  • Propose projects to support wastewater services operations.

WATER AND WASTEWATER LABORATORY ASSOCIATE

LIMA WATER CORPORATION (ABOITIZ INFRACAPITAL)
07.2022 - 08.2023
  • Coordinated laboratory tests to ensure accurate water quality analysis and compliance with industry standards.
  • Implemented quality control procedures to enhance testing reliability and maintain stringent safety protocols.
  • Conducted daily laboratory testing of water and wastewater samples, including BOD, COD, TSS, pH, turbidity, residual chlorine, conductivity, ammonia, and total nitrogen.
  • Performed analysis of raw, treated, and distribution system water to ensure compliance with national drinking water quality standards.
  • Collected grab and composite samples from multiple points in the water and wastewater treatment processes following regulatory protocols.
  • Prepared and standardized chemical reagents and performed titrations, spectrophotometric analyses, and colorimetric tests.
  • Operated and maintained lab equipment including pH meters, DO meters, turbidity meters, spectrophotometers, and analytical balances.
  • Documented results in laboratory worksheets and digital logs; ensured QA/QC protocols and calibration schedules were followed.
  • Supported internal reporting, audits, and compliance documentation for environmental and drinking water standards.

QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST

ASIA BREWERY INCORPORATED (AB NUTRIBEV CORPORATION)
11.2019 - 06.2022
  • Conducts physical-chemical analysis of raw and packaging materials, processed water samples and finished goods to meet the specifications and kept to standards.
  • Performs microbiological sampling and testing of raw materials, water samples and finished products; prepare solutions and culture media necessary to perform daily microbiological testing.
  • Conducts wastewater analysis and coordinates with the day to day chemical dosage to be discharged on wastewater prior to treatment.
  • Conduct water analysis of processed water such as physical-chemical analysis and microbiological testing.
  • Handles Internal audits such as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and 5S by conducting pre and post operation and in-process inspection.
  • Performs basic maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
  • Accomplishing reports and documents that serve as a basis or proof of compliance to quality.
  • Assists in updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) as well as quality assurance manual as specified on the quality guidelines.
  • Participates in proficiency testing and other internal quality assurance initiatives to satisfy regulatory standards.

LABORATORY ASSISTANT I

TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES-MANILA
02.2019 - 08.2019
  • Prepares and performs laboratory experiments.
  • Maintains laboratory instruments in good working condition and sufficient inventory of laboratory consumables.
  • Conducts training and change management processes to improve operations.

Education

BS - CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES-MANILA

Skills

  • WATER AND WASTEWATER QUALITY, ANALYSIS, TREATMENT, PRINCIPLES AND OPERATIONS
  • QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CONTROL
  • MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS
  • PHYSICAL-CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
  • LABORATORY EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION AND MAINTENANCE
  • DATA MANAGEMENT AND REPORTING
  • DATA ANALYSIS
  • DECISION MAKING
  • ANALYTICAL THINKING

Certification

  • CHEMICAL ENGINEER: (LIC. # 0034038)
  • CHEMICAL TECHNICIAN: (LIC. # 0004427)

Timeline

WASTEWATER OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

LIMA WATER CORPORATION (ABOITIZ INFRACAPITAL)
08.2023 - Current

WATER AND WASTEWATER LABORATORY ASSOCIATE

LIMA WATER CORPORATION (ABOITIZ INFRACAPITAL)
07.2022 - 08.2023

QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST

ASIA BREWERY INCORPORATED (AB NUTRIBEV CORPORATION)
11.2019 - 06.2022

LABORATORY ASSISTANT I

TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES-MANILA
02.2019 - 08.2019

BS - CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES-MANILA

References

Available upon request

Training

  • ACIT Water Treatment Specialist Master Program in Advance Water and Wastewater Treatment (January 2025)
  • Rapid Water Microbiology Testing Part 1: Rapid Detection of Coliforms and Escherichia coli in Water Samples webinar (October 2024)
  • Design and Technologies in Wastewater Treatment (September 2024)
  • Israel-Philippines Water Tech Innovation Forum (April 4, 2024)
  • Endress+Hauser Technology Updates and Energy Efficiency in Water and Wastewater (August 2023)
  • GHS, Chemical Inventory, Chemical and Waste Labelling, and Storage (May 20, 2023)

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