Company Overview
Inotec is a bio-remediation and bio-treatment company that combines patented and proprietary new concepts in water treatment to provide site specific custom treatment systems to remove metals and inorganics from industrial waters. Inotec has an exclusive license for a new concept in water treatment, the patented Electro-Biochemical Reactor (EBR) technology that significantly improves microbial processes and already proven conventional bio-treatment systems.
We address sampling and monitoring requirements, treatment assessments, technology evaluations and screening, tiered testing programs and technology implementations during various mining stages; pre-mining permitting through closure activities. We also provide design, development, testing, and implementation of site-specific blends of conventional, patented and proprietary concepts in water treatment for mining, power generation and refining sectors. Inotec’s goals are to reduce mining and other industries costs in a manner that provides our clients "more" than they ask for or expect and to value our client’s time and resources. Company products and services create customer value by permitting industry to continue profitable operation in a climate of growing public and government scrutiny of their environmental impacts.
Collaborations, Teaming, and Service Agreements
We have secured several non-exclusive service and collaboration agreements with some of the world’s leading consulting, project management, and engineering firms. These agreements were a crucial step in ensuring that Inotec’s EBR technology can be delivered to the global market in accordance with best engineering practices, by a collaboration of experienced teams that have established track records and have earned the trust of the industrial clients.
We have also entered into collaborative non-disclosure agreements with several geotechnical consulting firms. Lorax Environmental, Piteau Associates, and HGL are renowned in the mining industry for providing geotechnical, water management, environmental consulting and engineering, and project management services. They assist their clients throughout the life-cycle of a mine, from project permitting stage through water management during active operation to project closure and reclamation. Collaboration with Inotec is mutually beneficial; should their client require metals and inorganics site water treatment, they can offer the EBR technology as a cost-effective alternative.
Management Philosophy
Inotec’s principals maintain University of Utah faculty involvement; we keep close ties to the University and its facilities, which enhance the company’s research and development efforts. Inotec is an attractive employer for recent college graduates; we work with local colleges, universities, and even high schools, to recruit new talent. We offer internships and extensive laboratory and field training to new employees. Employee retention is high at Inotec; we offer competitive pay for entry-level positions, flexible work schedule, and offer career guidance through in-depth annual performance reviews. Inotec recognizes that its employees are a crucial ingredient to the quality and success of its products and services. It is our commitment to support the development of our staff, both professionally and personally, and in doing so create an organization with the ability to exceed the expectations of the company, the individual and our clients.
Business Ethics
Inotec will continue in the founders’ tradition of working closely with mining company higher management, environmental and closure managers, and site operators to make sure that all their needs are met and technologies are implemented correctly. Corporate philosophy is to provide the best professional service available at the most reasonable price. Our goal is that every contract be a win-win situation, in which both parties feel good about value received/provided and the professionalism of the product or service. All projects are treated in a professional, cost-effective manner.
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We address sampling and monitoring requirements, treatment assessments, technology evaluations and screening, tiered testing programs and technology implementations during various mining stages; pre-mining permitting through closure activities. We also provide design, development, testing, and implementation of site-specific blends of conventional, patented and proprietary concepts in water treatment for mining, power generation and refining sectors. Inotec’s goals are to reduce mining and other industries costs in a manner that provides our clients "more" than they ask for or expect and to value our client’s time and resources. Company products and services create customer value by permitting industry to continue profitable operation in a climate of growing public and government scrutiny of their environmental impacts.
Collaborations, Teaming, and Service Agreements
We have secured several non-exclusive service and collaboration agreements with some of the world’s leading consulting, project management, and engineering firms. These agreements were a crucial step in ensuring that Inotec’s EBR technology can be delivered to the global market in accordance with best engineering practices, by a collaboration of experienced teams that have established track records and have earned the trust of the industrial clients.
We have also entered into collaborative non-disclosure agreements with several geotechnical consulting firms. Lorax Environmental, Piteau Associates, and HGL are renowned in the mining industry for providing geotechnical, water management, environmental consulting and engineering, and project management services. They assist their clients throughout the life-cycle of a mine, from project permitting stage through water management during active operation to project closure and reclamation. Collaboration with Inotec is mutually beneficial; should their client require metals and inorganics site water treatment, they can offer the EBR technology as a cost-effective alternative.
Management Philosophy
Inotec’s principals maintain University of Utah faculty involvement; we keep close ties to the University and its facilities, which enhance the company’s research and development efforts. Inotec is an attractive employer for recent college graduates; we work with local colleges, universities, and even high schools, to recruit new talent. We offer internships and extensive laboratory and field training to new employees. Employee retention is high at Inotec; we offer competitive pay for entry-level positions, flexible work schedule, and offer career guidance through in-depth annual performance reviews. Inotec recognizes that its employees are a crucial ingredient to the quality and success of its products and services. It is our commitment to support the development of our staff, both professionally and personally, and in doing so create an organization with the ability to exceed the expectations of the company, the individual and our clients.
Business Ethics
Inotec will continue in the founders’ tradition of working closely with mining company higher management, environmental and closure managers, and site operators to make sure that all their needs are met and technologies are implemented correctly. Corporate philosophy is to provide the best professional service available at the most reasonable price. Our goal is that every contract be a win-win situation, in which both parties feel good about value received/provided and the professionalism of the product or service. All projects are treated in a professional, cost-effective manner.
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Meet Our Team
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Jack Adams, Ph.D.President
Dr. Adams is President of Inotec, applying his 30+ year experience in applied environmental biotechnology and microbiology, geomicrobiology, industrial microbiology, and biotreatment to solve water treatment issues. His career represents a good balance between microbiology, engineering, chemistry, microbial process/bioremediation development and program management.
Dr. Adams headed US Army and US Bureau of Mines Biotechnology Programs, founded and directed bioprocess development and bioremediation centers at the University of Utah and Weber State University and has held Research Professor Appointments at the three top Utah Universities. He was the Dept. of Army director for an international team for biotechnology assessment. Dr. Adams is an internationally recognized expert in metals and inorganic contaminant removal and bioprocess development and has developed and implemented innovative full-scale metal and inorganic removal biotechnologies for the mining industry in North and South America. He has conducted numerous pollution prevention assessments, waste minimization studies, technology assessments, feasibility evaluations, and has multiple patents in environmental biotechnology and water treatment areas. Professional experience covers expert witness on microbial and environmental processes; development and application of new biological processes and treatment systems for water, sediment, and atmospheric environments; development of environmental treament and contingency plans; and investigation of microbes and microbial processes in diverse environments. |
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Ola Opara, Ph.D.Vice President
With nearly a decade of experience in industrial water treatment, Dr. Opara is the Vice President at Inotec, where she directs the Bioprocess Development Laboratory.
She was instrumental in development of the EBR technology, from bench and pilot-scale tests to a full-scale implementation. Her testing and engineering experience concentrates in the United States and Canada, with several other projects in Central and South America, Europe, and Africa. Dr. Opara’s experience includes treatment evaluations and troubleshooting of biological, chemical coagulation/precipitation, and RO membrane systems for active, passive, and in-situ water treatment applications. She has worked with a variety of clients, including large mining corporations, smaller mining outfits, as well as state DEQ offices and the EPA. Dr. Opara is responsible for projects’ resource and budget planning, keeping projects on time and on schedule, and providing project deliverables. She prepares project proposals, client reports, and presents research findings at professional meetings/conferences and in scientific and trade journals. Dr. Opara completed her M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Environmental Engineering from a joint program at the Department of Metallurgical Engineering and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Utah. She currently holds an Adjunct Assistant Professor position at the University of Utah, where she teaches coursework on energy resources, water issues, and sustainability. |
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Jane Fudyma, B.Sc.
Jane Fudyma has been with Inotec for four years and currently holds a position of Laboratory Manager. Jane plays a vital role in the overall safety and performance of the laboratory and is responsible for managing the daily operations of the lab.
Since safety is paramount at Inotec's labs, Jane updates and maintains the Lab Safety Plan/Manual and the SDS Manuals, and communicates and enforces laboratory safety rules to everyone working in the lab. She schedules safety training for new lab users and retraining for lab users who are in need of refresher training. Jane's day-to-day duties include assisting in preparation of testing proposals, writing test reports, and management of data and testing results, including keeping well-maintained records of in-house and outside analytical results. She runs and manages testing programs and R&D projects, and participates in development of testing protocols and lab procedures. As a Lab Manager, Jane is also responsible for training new lab personnel on the tasks specific to their positions (e.g., bench-scale reactor operation, microbial culturing techniques, in-house analytical methods, etc.). She also ensures lab users have been trained on the correct use of the lab equipment, in addition to mentoring and disciplining lab users for not following safety policies/procedures that have been established for the lab. Jane holds a Bachelor of Science degree in General Science with focuses in Biology and Chemistry from Seattle University (2013). |
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John Bowden, B.Sc.Pilot Systems OperatorWith three years of experience at Inotec, John Bowden is our Pilot Systems Operator. John plays a pivotal role in all aspects of field testing, from pilot system design and construction, to system commissioning, operation, and troubleshooting.
John assists in the design and installation process of pilot systems, interpreting the requirements specified by the research team and understanding the technical obligations. Once deployed, John is skilled at managing any kind of field work, performing all aspects of system operation, sampling, monitoring and testing, and has the ability to work safely in adverse settings and various climate conditions. One of John's main responsibilities is to maintain and perform safety inspections on the deployed equipment, as well as system troubleshooting. He has an uncanny ability to diagnose and fix equipment problems in the field, often with limited resources. When not in the field, John assists with laboratory bench-scale water treatment design and testing, water analysis, shop testing, and maintenance of pilot-scale equipment. He also learns, improves, and practices his laboratory microbial techniques. The mix of field deployment and fundamental lab work provides John with a well-balanced skillset between process engineering, system operations, and microbiology. John holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science with a minor is Hydrogeology from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh (2013). |
Affiliations
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University of Utah, Department of Metallurgical Engineering |
University of Utah, Department of Geography |
American Society for Microbiology, Environmental Division |
Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) |
