Krista Flachs
About Krista Flachs
Krista Flachs is a Geotechnical Laboratory Technician at Hatch in Niagara Falls, Ontario, where she has worked since 2020. She specializes in preparing laboratory testing reports and performing advanced soil tests while maintaining compliance with industry standards.
Work at Hatch
Krista Flachs has been employed at Hatch as a Geotechnical Laboratory Technician since 2020. In this role, she prepares and reviews laboratory testing reports for various materials, including rock, soils, and aggregates. Krista is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and calibrating both field and laboratory equipment, ensuring compliance with Canadian Council of Independent Laboratories (CCIL) standards. Her work includes performing advanced soil testing, such as consolidation, compaction, and shear tests, contributing to the quality and reliability of geotechnical assessments.
Previous Experience
Before joining Hatch, Krista Flachs held a placement position at Niagara Region in 2019, working alongside a Compliance Technologist for one month. She also worked as a Lab Technician at Sherwin-Williams from 2019 to 2020, where she gained experience in laboratory operations in Fort Erie. These positions provided her with foundational skills in laboratory testing and compliance, which she has applied in her current role.
Education and Expertise
Krista Flachs studied at Brock University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from 2014 to 2018. Following this, she attended Durham College, completing a program in Chemical Engineering Technology in 2019. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both scientific principles and technical skills relevant to her work in geotechnical testing.
Professional Development
Krista is actively working towards obtaining her Certified Engineering Technician (CET) and Canadian Council of Independent Laboratories (CCIL) certifications. These certifications are aimed at enhancing her professional qualifications in the field of geotechnical engineering, reflecting her commitment to ongoing professional development and adherence to industry standards.