Austin Barker
Wauchula,FL
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level power plant operator position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Class C Wastewater Plant Operator
City of Wauchula
Wauchula, FL
11.2025 - Current
- Operated and monitored wastewater treatment processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot system malfunctions, enhancing overall service reliability.
- Trained new operators on plant procedures, fostering skill development and knowledge retention.
- Analyzed water quality data to identify trends and inform process adjustments for optimal performance.
- Activated pumps, valves and processing equipment to move water through treatment processes and added chemicals.
- Calibrated pH, DO and chlorine meters to support proper working order for daily inspections.
Wwtp/wtp Operator Trainee
City of Wauchula
Wauchula, FL
09.2024 - 11.2025
- Operated equipment efficiently to support daily operations and ensure safety compliance.
- Displayed commitment to personal and professional growth by actively pursuing new skills and knowledge relevant to the role of an Operator Trainee.
- learned from chief operator
B-operator
Mineral Development, LLC
Homeland, FL
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Assist the A-operator, take and analyze samples, operate pneumatic and hydraulic valves, troubleshoot air compressors, monitor and troubleshoot reagent pumps, train on DCS with the A-operator, finely tune plant valves for maximum production and efficiency
- 5 months
C-operator(plant Laborer)
Mineral Development, LLC
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Taking samples, monitoring pump temperatures, assisting the B-operator, washing the plant floor, operate phnematic and hydraulic valves, operating manual butterfly and ball valves.
- 4 months
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
C-operator (floatcrew)
Mineral Development, LLC
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Bolting together pipe, planning pit setup,supporting plant operations
- 5 months
- Operated heavy machinery to facilitate mineral extraction processes.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and enhance productivity.
- Trained new operators on machinery operation and safety standards.
- Implemented safety protocols, reducing workplace incidents significantly.
laborer
barkers lawn services LLC
05.2018 - 04.2023
- 5 years
Education
High School Diploma -
Hardee Senior High School
Wauchula, FL05.2022
Skills
- Heavy Equipment
- Communication
- Strategic Communications
- Plant Operations
- Teamwork
- Creative Problem Solving
- Flow meter monitoring
- Pump stations
- Sampling and analysis methods
- Process control optimization
- Chemical feed system operation
- Continuous learning commitment
- System troubleshooting
- Electrical systems
- Record keeping accuracy
- SCADA
- Wastewater treatment
- Pump operation
licenses
Fdep class c wastewater
Timeline
Class C Wastewater Plant Operator
City of Wauchula
11.2025 - Current
Wwtp/wtp Operator Trainee
City of Wauchula
09.2024 - 11.2025
B-operator
Mineral Development, LLC
11.2023 - 07.2024
C-operator(plant Laborer)
Mineral Development, LLC
08.2023 - 11.2023
C-operator (floatcrew)
Mineral Development, LLC
04.2023 - 08.2023
laborer
barkers lawn services LLC
05.2018 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
Hardee Senior High School