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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Adam Bruce

Bethlehem,GA

Summary

Class 1 wastewater operator with working knowledge of treatment processes to manage wastewater operations and promote environmental responsibility. Maintains water quality standards by effectively operating equipment and resolving minor technical issues. Demonstrated mathematical competence, basic mechanical skills, problem-solving and good communication skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Wastewater Operator

Jackson County Water And Sewerage Authority
Jefferson, GA
01.2022 - Current

- Perform process control changes based on acquired process lab data. - Train new operators.

- Delegate work to operators on shift to keep up with the cleanliness of the plant as well as to make sure we stay in compliance with our NPDES permit.

- Operate screw presses for dewatering.

- Assist plant manager with budget preparation annually.

- Conduct plant tours for the public.

- Data input of lab results.

- Keep up with changing regulations within the wastewater industry.

- Built and executed formulas and generated charts in Excel.

- Kept track of chemical usage and chemical ordering.

- Collected composite samples to send to an offsite lab for permit testing.

- Perform basic maintenance tasks such as greasing, PVC repair, UV maintenance etc.

Assistant Plant Manager/Lead Operator

Veolia North America
Roswell, GA
08.2020 - 01.2022

- Perform process control changes based on acquired process lab data. - Train new operators.

- Delegate work to operators on shift to keep up with the cleanliness of the plant as well as to make sure we stay in compliance with our NPDES permit.

- Operate screw presses for dewatering.

- Assist plant manager with budget preparation annually.

- Conduct plant tours for the public.

- Data input of lab results.

- Keep up with changing regulations within the wastewater industry

- Order lab supplies and plant chemicals as needed (ferric, polymer, caustic, bleach etc.)

- Prepare chemical usage reports and sludge handling reports for budgetary purposes for the project manager/VP.

- Prepare DMR's for plant manager review.

- Conduct employee reviews annually.

- Discipline employees as necessary including termination.

- Change or create schedules for operations staff.

- Be present during construction/client meetings.

- Generate daily and monthly reports for client

- Interview applicants for vacant positions.

Wastewater Operator

ESG Operations
Suwanee, GA
01.2020 - 08.2020

- Responsible for the operation of the Dick Creek facility as well as The Manor.

- Operated dewatering equipment to include a belt press and an Andritz centrifuge.

- Calibrated lab equipment and recorded data daily in plant log books.

- Process control lab.

- Process decisions based on the needs of the plant.

- Worked on call rotating shifts.

- Housekeeping.

- Minor maintenance tasks.

- Any other task I was asked to perform by my supervisor.

Wastewater Technician

Gwinnett County Water Resources
Buford, GA
05.2014 - 01.2020

- Responsible for the F. Wayne Hill facility per shift requirements. Each shift, I was assigned one area of the plant.

- Running process lab to include titrations, PO4, NH3, TSS etc.

- Operate dewatering centrifuges as well as rotary drum thickeners and 5 anaerobic digesters.

- Cleaning clairifers and other equipment as assigned by the shift supevisor.

- Assist in training new operators.

- Responsible for the Ostara facility on site.

- Using SCADA to control plant operations as well as operating in the field locally if needed.

- Performing basic preventative maintence tasks.

Education

Associate Of Applied Science - Environmental Science And Water Resources Tech.

Georgia Military College - Milledgeville
Milledgeville, GA

GED -

Parkview High School
Lilburn, GA

Skills

  • SCADA Software
  • EPA Standards
  • Chemical Feed System Operation
  • Dissolved Oxygen Meters
  • Pump Stations
  • Sludge Management
  • Water Quality
  • Membrane Filters
  • NPDES Permits
  • Calibrating instruments
  • Sample collecting
  • Analyzing water quality
  • Documentation skills
  • System monitoring
  • Operational Data Management
  • Time Management
  • Team Building

Accomplishments

  • Optimization of chemical usage for cost effectiveness.
  • Built a lab data management system with excel.
  • Accomplished the GAWP Frontline Development Program.
  • Created and established a new lab SOP for my current facility.

Certification

Wastewater Operator Class 1

Wastewater Collections System Operator

Water Distribution Systems Operator

Affiliations

Georgia Association of Water Professionals

Additional Information

Currently enrolled in the GAWP Leadership Academy

Timeline

Lead Wastewater Operator

Jackson County Water And Sewerage Authority
01.2022 - Current

Assistant Plant Manager/Lead Operator

Veolia North America
08.2020 - 01.2022

Wastewater Operator

ESG Operations
01.2020 - 08.2020

Wastewater Technician

Gwinnett County Water Resources
05.2014 - 01.2020

Associate Of Applied Science - Environmental Science And Water Resources Tech.

Georgia Military College - Milledgeville

GED -

Parkview High School
Adam Bruce