Andrew Stamper
Bagdad
Summary
Knowledgeable Air Quality Instrument Specialist and Meteorologist with expertise in air quality monitoring and data analysis across terrestrial and satellite technologies. Managed projects effectively while implementing environmental policies, driving collaboration and sustainability initiatives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Scientist II Air Quality
Freeport McMoRan Inc.
Bagdad
05.2022 - Current
- Install, operate, and maintain environmental and emission monitoring instruments and testing equipment; analyze data for compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Led audits and inspections of operations areas to ensure adherence to environmental policies and requirements of the Environmental Management System.
- Collaborated with management to recommend actions ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
- Evaluated environmental risks and developed risk reduction programs to enhance compliance and safety.
- Review and/or prepare and maintain detailed records and files of environmental data and communications.
- Evaluate and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment.
- Maintain knowledge of site environmental policies and procedures.
- May serve as Project Manager or technical expert on small to medium-sized environmental projects (e.g., compliance, remediation, or reclamation).
- May provide leadership to less experienced Engineers and Technicians.
- Coordinate the timely recycling and disposition of materials and other company assets in compliance with applicable legal and other requirements.
Flood Warning Specialist
Yavapai County Flood Control District
Prescott
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Install, operate, maintain, calibrate, and repair flood warning, meteorological and radio equipment, and instruments used in stream and lake monitoring, quality assessment, and meteorological field work.
- Conducted evaluations and calibrations of instruments to ensure optimal performance and accuracy in flood monitoring.
- Evaluate instrument performance, troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment and replace or repair parts, components and assemblies.
- Compile comprehensive reports for over 100 flood monitoring sites to support informed decision-making.
- Conducted community flood monitoring projects, inter-agency audits, and special projects.
- Maintain detailed technical records, SOPs and logbooks, and prepare periodic and special reports.
- Operate field computers, computer hardware/software, telecommunications and data acquisition systems.
- Upgrades and troubleshoots electrical, mechanical, hardware and software systems.
Air Quality Instrument Specialist
Bay Area Air Quality Management District
San Francisco
01.2016 - 07.2019
- Install, operate, maintain, calibrate, and repair air-monitoring, meteorological and source-testing equipment, and instruments used in air monitoring, quality assessment, source test engineering or meteorological field work.
- Conduct quality assessment functions on air monitoring ground-level monitoring and source-testing equipment and ensure accurate calibration in conformance with district, state and federal standards.
- Evaluated instrument performance, troubleshot malfunctioning equipment, and repaired or replaced parts to maintain operational integrity.
- Assessed the functionality of various monitoring instruments to maintain operational standards.
- Prepare and collect various samples of ambient air pollutants at air monitoring sites.
- Operate Air Monitoring Stations and participate in projects related to air monitoring with minimal supervision.
- Led community air monitoring projects, inter-agency audits, and special projects to enhance local air quality assessments.
- Reviewed, summarized, and recorded data collected electronically and manually, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines for accuracy and completeness.
- Maintain detailed technical records, SOPs and logbooks, and prepare periodic and special reports.
- Fabricate, assemble, maintain and modify equipment and infrastructure for specialized projects and studies.
- Perform post-test sample processing; prepare drafts of field reports.
- Observes and evaluates source tests conducted by independent testing firms and audits by other regulatory agencies; audits private industry ground level instrumentation.
- Meet qualitative and quantitative standards set by EPA, CARB, and BAAQMD Technical Services Division.
- Participate in EPA and CARB sampling programs.
Mill Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold
Bagdad
02.2014 - 12.2015
- Operated equipment such as Forklift, Skid Steer, and Overhead Crane.
- Adjusted pumping systems, chemical feeders, auxiliary equipment, control systems storage tank levels and pump stations indicators.
- Monitored flows, pressures, chemical feeds levels and water indicators.
- Identified and reported malfunctioning equipment, recommending repairs to ensure continuous operation.
- Retrieved and performed tests for quality and integrity on product samples.
- Executed field service work independently, calibrating instruments, diagnosing issues, and resolving pipe blockages to maintain operational efficiency.
- Gained comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements for quality assurance, reporting standards, emergency notifications, and inspections to support compliance.
- Conducted safety inspections and followed safety rules and procedures.
- Implemented safety protocols to promote a safe and healthy workplace.
Weather Officer
United States Air Force
Kaiserslautern
03.2011 - 11.2013
- Issued weather warnings, watches, and advisories for US Armed Forces assets, enhancing operational safety and preparedness.
- Communicated weather hazards such as thunderstorms, developing storm cells and fronts, turbulence, icing and other such weather-related phenomena.
- Utilized advanced computer software for modeling storm cell flow and intensity, improving forecast accuracy.
- Drafted mission forecasts and relayed this to aircrews, staff personnel on current forecasted weather.
- Utilized GIS and Satellite images to produce high quality forecasts.
- Supervised meteorological and space weather observations and data evaluations to ensure reliable and timely weather information.
- Collated weather data, surveyed weather indicators and made predictions regarding developing weather patterns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Meteorology
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Prescott, AZ01.2010
Skills
- Data analysis
- Data quality assurance
- Calibration validation
- Technical troubleshooting
- Adherence to protocols
- Analytical problem-solving
- Mathematical expertise
- Efficient time management
- Organized methodology
- Information confidentiality
- Communication skills
- Collaborative teamwork
References
- Jon Bower, Acting Air Monitoring Manager, BAAQMD, 415-243-7427
- Major James Hughes, Bravo Flight Commander, USAF, 49-0631-536-2110
- Justin Young, Supervisor, Freeport-McMoRan Copper and Gold Inc., 928-830-6802
Timeline
Environmental Scientist II Air Quality
Freeport McMoRan Inc.
05.2022 - Current
Flood Warning Specialist
Yavapai County Flood Control District
07.2019 - 07.2020
Air Quality Instrument Specialist
Bay Area Air Quality Management District
01.2016 - 07.2019
Mill Operator
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold
02.2014 - 12.2015
Weather Officer
United States Air Force
03.2011 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Science - Applied Meteorology
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University