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Anthony Brunning

Summary

Reliable Wastewater professional with thirty three years of experience: Eight years as an IRWD Senior Maintenance Mechanic; and Fifteen years as an IRWD Senior Plant Operator. Knowledgeable, dedicated, and offering superior skills in Operation and Maintenance of IRWD water and wastewater facilities,

confident use of IRWD Enterprise Asset Management System (Maximo), and Committed to teamwork and customer service.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Irvine Ranch Water District
10.2015 - Current
  • Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on water and wastewater systems.
  • Diagnose malfunctions and troubleshot issues.
  • Respond immediately to mechanical breakdowns and troubleshoot to develop a timely repair plan and minimize downtime.
  • Manage available parts, tools, and materials inventory to maintain prompt response capability.
  • Document all work and equipment details in Maximo.
  • Plan, coordinate, and schedule maintenance activities with multiple departments, supervisors, and outside contractors.

Senior Plant Operator

Irvine Ranch Water District
10.1999 - 10.2015
  • Oversaw plant treatment unit processes, immediately identifying and mitigating mechanical, electrical, and treatment issues.
  • Assist with the development of operational policies and procedures.
  • Developed Excel spreadsheets to collect and input data for monthly and annual reports.
  • Oversee and participate in the most complex and difficult work activities related to the operation of wastewater treatment and recycling processes of the Michelson Wastewater Recycling Plant (MWRP).
  • collaborate and coordinate work activities with MWRP staff and outside contractors during the MWRP Phase 2 expansion project.

Plant Operator

City Of San Clemente
09.1989 - 10.1999


  • Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, and crane trucks.
  • Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
  • Conducted safety inspections and followed safety rules and procedures.
  • Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
  • Performed basic and complex Lab analyses for all city water and wastewater facilities.
  • Inspect lift stations.
  • Operate Jet Rodder for sewer cleaning and maintenance .
  • Operate plant equipment to meet all local, state, and federal discharge regulations.

1st Lieutenant, Aids to Navigation LA/LB

United States Coast Guard
11.1984 - 11.1989


  • Maintain audible and optical coastal navigational equipment.
  • Train Aids to Navigation Personnel.
  • Maintain 21ft workboat.
  • Hazardous waste manager, Supply Officer, Boat Operator, and Assistant Safety Officer.

Education

Associate of Science - Environmental Science

Ranch Santiago College
Santa Ana, CA
06.1990

High School Diploma -

San Clemente High School
San Clemente, CA
06.1983

Skills

Maximo

Microsoft Word and Excel operations

Operations and Maintenance Management

Project Management

Project Coordination

Operational Analyses

Work Order Management

Customer Service

IRWD Oracle Program

Procedure development

Certification

NCCCO Certified Crane Operator

Expired Certs:

Lab tech 1 - 2001

Mech Maint. - 2006

Grade 3 Wastewater Lic. - 2018

Timeline

Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Irvine Ranch Water District
10.2015 - Current

Senior Plant Operator

Irvine Ranch Water District
10.1999 - 10.2015

Plant Operator

City Of San Clemente
09.1989 - 10.1999

1st Lieutenant, Aids to Navigation LA/LB

United States Coast Guard
11.1984 - 11.1989

Associate of Science - Environmental Science

Ranch Santiago College

High School Diploma -

San Clemente High School

NCCCO Certified Crane Operator

Expired Certs:

Lab tech 1 - 2001

Mech Maint. - 2006

Grade 3 Wastewater Lic. - 2018

Anthony Brunning