Josh Thompson
Newburg,MO
Summary
Hardworking and experienced professional with 23 years of experience in water and wastewater treatment and distribution industry. Solid history balancing team performance, customer service and business objectives. Committed to providing technical knowledge and support to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of water and wastewater systems. Seeing opportunities within the industry in the state of Missouri.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Local Manager
Alliance Water Resources Inc.
Rolla, MO
2006 - Current
- Operated and monitored water and wastewater treatment plant systems to ensure efficient operation.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Established and managed annual budgets.
- Reviewed plans submitted by engineers or developers proposing new construction projects that could affect existing water resources.
- Sampled wastewater, applied chemical dosing, received chemical shipments and performed wastewater plant preventive maintenance and minor corrective maintenance.
- Maintained and calibrated chemical feed systems, pumps, valves, meters and other equipment in the water distribution system.
- Performed routine maintenance of all water storage tanks, pump houses, wells and related equipment.
- Provided technical assistance to personnel regarding operational problems with pumps, valves and other equipment.
- Resolved customer complaints concerning water quality or service interruptions in a timely manner.
- Repaired leaks in the distribution system using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations governing water treatment plants.
- Coordinated with outside contractors during repairs or maintenance activities at the site.
- Troubleshot electrical components associated with pumps, motors, filters and other pieces of equipment within the plant.
- Collected and sent water samples to health labs for review.
- Operated and monitored wastewater treatment process equipment such as pumps, blowers, valves, filters, clarifiers and aerators.
- Attended regular board meetings and prepared meeting agendas.
- Identified areas of improvement in business operations and provided solutions to maximize efficiency.
- Maintained knowledge of industry developments through research or attendance at conferences or seminars.
Laborer
Phelps County Water Supply District #2
Rolla, MO
02.2001 - 2006
- Began career installing sewer force mains and services.
- In 2002, became water and wastewater operator.
- In 2007, became chief water and wastewater operator
- Operated and monitored wastewater treatment process equipment such as pumps, blowers, valves, filters, clarifiers and aerators.
- Monitored and adjusted water treatment plant operations in accordance with established procedures.
- Calibrated pumps and valves to regulate the flow of chemicals into the water supply system.
- Conducted weekly inspections of all equipment used in the water treatment process.
Education
High School Diploma -
Newburg High School
Newburg, MO05-1999
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Policy Implementation
- Expense/Budget Tracking
- Performance Evaluations and Management
- Staff Management
- Time Management
- Team Leadership
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Pump operation
- Chemical Handling
- Water Sampling
- System monitoring
- Self Motivation
- Decision-Making
- Wastewater engineering knowledge
- Preventive Maintenance
- Standard Operating Procedures
Certification
- Water Class C
- Wastewater Class D
- Distribution DS 2
Timeline
Laborer
Phelps County Water Supply District #2
02.2001 - 2006
Local Manager
Alliance Water Resources Inc.
2006 - Current
High School Diploma -
Newburg High School
- Water Class C
- Wastewater Class D
- Distribution DS 2
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