Antion Ellison
Hampton,GA
Summary
Adept at enhancing plant performance and water quality, my tenure with City of Atlanta showcased my expertise in wastewater treatment and regulatory compliance. Leveraging skills in laboratory analysis and problem-solving, I championed innovative solutions, significantly improving efficiency. My collaborative approach ensured team excellence in meeting environmental standards.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Dekalb County
11.2023 - Current
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
City of Atlanta
08.1993 - 08.2022
- Activated pumps, valves and processing equipment to move water through treatment processes and added chemicals.
- Managed chemical inventory levels, liaising with suppliers to maintain adequate stock for uninterrupted plant operations.
- Calibrated pH, DO and chlorine meters to support proper working order for daily inspections.
- Maintained regulatory compliance with state and federal environmental guidelines through diligent monitoring and reporting of plant operations.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests to monitor water quality parameters, adjusting treatment processes accordingly for optimal results.
- Trained new operators on standard procedures, ensuring consistent quality across all team members.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting daily operations data, trend analysis, and recommendations for continuous improvement opportunities within the facility.
- Evaluated new technologies in wastewater treatment, recommending innovative solutions to improve overall plant performance.
- Improved plant efficiency by implementing advanced wastewater treatment processes and techniques.
- Demonstrated capability for wet chemistry techniques by meeting quality control requirements, laboratory SOP and client specifications.
- Completed laboratory testing to measure pH levels and other water quality parameters.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
Education
None - Medical Lab Tech
Wayne County Community College
Detroit, MISkills
- Pump stations
- Hazardous material handling
- Flow meter monitoring
- Plant inspection procedures
- Laboratory analysis proficiency
- Preventive maintenance planning
- Instrumentation calibration
- Sampling and analysis methods
- Dissolved oxygen meters
- Sludge management techniques
- Record keeping accuracy
- SCADA
- Community relations
- Chemical feed system operation
- Flow measurement techniques
- Emergency response preparedness
- Chemical analysis
- Membrane filters
- Operational data management
- Chemical handling expertise
- Process control optimization
- Continuous learning attitude
- EPA standards
- NPDES permits
- Water sampling
- Regulatory compliance
- Wastewater treatment
- Pump operation
- Biological treatment processes
- Equipment inspection
- Sample collection
- Calibrating instruments
- Sample collecting
- Documentation skills
- Chemical handling
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Safety procedures
- Waste disposal
- Flow control
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Plant operations
- Professionalism
- Environmental awareness
- Technical problem solving
- Preventive Maintenance
- Time management abilities
- Troubleshooting
- SCADA systems
Accomplishments
Worked in a wastewater treatment laboratory as a certified, licensed technician before transferring over to wastewater treatment operations. Also Worked as an environmental hazardous waste technician with clean harbor and various other jobs related to the wastewater industry.
Certification
Georgia class, one wastewater treatment operations license
Timeline
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Dekalb County
11.2023 - Current
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
City of Atlanta
08.1993 - 08.2022
None - Medical Lab Tech
Wayne County Community College
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