Benjamin Morgel
Elsberry
Summary
Licensed and Experienced with wastewater and Drinking water treatment processes, ensuring efficient and compliant operations. Utilizes technical skills to monitor and maintain plant equipment effectively. Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and environmental standards, enhancing overall plant performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Water and Wastewater Plant Operator
Clear Water Solutions
Moscow Mills, MO
08.2025 - 01.2026
- Operated and monitored wastewater treatment processes to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
- Analyzed water quality samples to assess treatment effectiveness and identify necessary adjustments.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues promptly.
- Documented daily operations, maintenance activities, and compliance metrics for regulatory reporting.
Maintenance/Water Meter Reader
City of Troy Mo
Troy
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Collected and recorded water meter readings for residential and commercial properties.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure operational efficiency of water meters.
- Identified discrepancies in meter readings and reported anomalies for resolution.
- Maintained accurate records of customer accounts and billing information.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries related to water usage and billing issues.
Wastewater Operator/maintenance
City of Moscow Mills Missouri
Moscow Mills, MO
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Operated and maintained wastewater treatment equipment to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Conducted routine inspections and sampling of wastewater to monitor system performance and water quality.
- Responded to alarms and emergencies, implementing corrective actions to minimize disruptions in service.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot mechanical issues, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Documented daily operations, including maintenance activities and flow readings, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
- Analyzed treatment processes, recommending enhancements that increased efficiency of wastewater management systems.
- Activated pumps, valves and processing equipment to move water through treatment processes and added chemicals.
Machine Operator
Metso Outotech
Warrenton, MO
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Operated and maintained machinery to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify and resolve equipment malfunctions promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to improve production efficiency and workflow processes.
- Trained new operators on machinery usage, safety protocols, and operational procedures.
- Monitored production output to ensure adherence to quality control standards consistently.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced overall machine operation efficiency.
Shift Lead
Rekket and Benkiser
City Of Saint Peters, MO
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Oversaw daily operations and ensured adherence to safety protocols.
- Trained and mentored team members on operational procedures and best practices.
- Streamlined workflows to enhance efficiency across shifts.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely restocking of essential supplies.
Night Supervisor Oilwell Completions.
Ideal Completions
Minot, ND
11.2017 - 05.2019
- Supervised night operations to ensure efficiency and adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated team schedules, optimizing resource allocation for peak productivity.
- Mentored staff on best practices, enhancing skill development and performance standards.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflow and reduced downtime.
- Conducted regular inspections to maintain equipment functionality and compliance with regulations.
Gun Mechanic S/L
Fairfield Nodal
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Functioned in a leadership role, providing supervision to a team of 8; responsible for scheduling teams, delegating tasks, conducting job safety analysis and facilitating tool box meetings for large-scale projects.
- Maintained and repaired 1900 LL and Solenoid Valve, ensuring compliance with quality measures/standards; additionally operated LX guns and worked with Bigshot, Gunlink and SSMS.
- Conducted troubleshooting and quality testing for electric and mechanical equipment; performed maintenance and repair on conveyor, hydraulics, ROV skid and seismic equipment.
- Served as back deck mechanic for various compressors, including C27A 2500 PSIG Hurricane 800 SCFM.
- Performed node recovery and deployment tasks for both Z700 shallow water and Z 3000 deep water nodes.
- Worked closely with client representatives, providing project status, logging daily tasks and production.
- Enforced strict safety and quality standards to ensure all projects were completed according to set expectations.
Education
Automotive Mechanics Coursework
North Dakota State College of Science
Wahpeton, NDSkills
- Maintenance & Repair Functions
- Quality Control/Assurance
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Heavy Equipment Operations
- Regulatory & Safety Compliance
- Complex Problem Solving
- Team Leadership
- Flow meter monitoring
- Pump stations
- Sampling and analysis methods
- Chemical handling expertise
- Chemical feed system operation
- System troubleshooting
- Preventative maintenance planning
- Dissolved oxygen meters
Certification
- OSHA 10 HR
- MO DS-1
- confinced space
- LOTO
- SDS
Timeline
Water and Wastewater Plant Operator
Clear Water Solutions
08.2025 - 01.2026
Maintenance/Water Meter Reader
City of Troy Mo
01.2025 - 08.2025
Wastewater Operator/maintenance
City of Moscow Mills Missouri
08.2024 - 12.2024
Machine Operator
Metso Outotech
03.2020 - 03.2021
Shift Lead
Rekket and Benkiser
08.2019 - 02.2020
Night Supervisor Oilwell Completions.
Ideal Completions
11.2017 - 05.2019
Gun Mechanic S/L
Fairfield Nodal
01.2011 - 01.2015
Automotive Mechanics Coursework
North Dakota State College of Science