james bishop

ICP-OES chemist analyzing agricultural samples such as plant, soils and waters for nutrient levels, trace elements and heavy metals.

Acid sulphate soil analysis of soil and water for geotechnical assessment. Testing included chromium reducible sulphur, total actual acidity, acid neutralizing capacity, pH oxidation analysis. NATA signatory responsibilities including report validation, data entry, proficiency testing, creation and maintenance of controlled document and staff training.

Morris and Watson is a New Zealand based company that recycles precious metal scrap and also supplies chain and jewellery products to companies such as Michael Hill and Pascoes

Exploring uses of red mud process waste made from the Bayer process to purify water and remove heavy metals. Supervisor: Dr Sara Couperthwaite. Exploring the removal of silica, both colloidal and dissolved from coal seam gas (CSG) produced water using electro-coagulation techniques to reduce reverse osmosis membrane fouling and the formation of scale in water treatment processes. Supervisor: Prof. Graeme Millar

Laboratory technician assaying metallurgical samples. ICP-OES, AAS and LECO carbon sulphur analysis of mineral samples for element such as gold and silver to copper, nickel, iron, lead as well many other elements. Other duties included wet chemical methods and laboratory administration duties. Metallurgical technician duties from routine test work to pilot plant work ranging from comminution, sample preparation to cyanide and acid leaching of gold, silver, copper and nickel minerals. Cyanide in leach and pulp, solvent extraction and precipitation processes.

Masters of Chemical Engineering.