Brian Silsby
Pla-Vada Community Association
Silver Springs
36
years of professional experience
1
Certification
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Work History
Water Treatment Supervisor
23 Years 9 Months- Used hand tools and power tools to maintain, repair and lubricate equipment.
- Operated and adjusted controls on equipment to purify and clarify water, process or dispose of sewage and generate power.
- Developed and implemented water treatment plant SOPs to streamline training and operations.
- Monitored and adjusted controls to maintain optimal water quality.
- Conducted regular inspections of tanks, valves and other equipment to verify compliance with safety and cleanliness standards.
- Prepared reports and documentation related to plant operations.
- Optimized water levels in tanks and other systems for best flow and quality.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Interpreted data to identify trends and address problems.
- Trained new employees on safe and productive water-treatment plant operation.
- Completed laboratory testing to measure pH levels and other water quality parameters.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on water-treatment plant equipment to reduce downtime.
- Monitored SCADA system for problems and adjusted controls to maintain efficiency.
- Disinfected water with chemicals such as ammonia and chlorine in exact concentrations.
- Collected water samples to test alkalinity, hardness, and residual levels.
- Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, and slakers regularly.
- Controlled operation of variety of water treatment plant equipment, including pumps, filters and chemical feed systems.
- Monitored water quality and adjusted chemical dosages to meet regulatory standards.
- Monitored water production and tested water samples to evaluate quality and safety.
- Conducted regular inspections to enforce compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Chief Operator
23 Years 9 Months- Disinfected water with chemicals such as ammonia and chlorine in exact concentrations.
- Tested water samples and made adjustments to remove harmful bacteria and organism to guarantee water safety and quality of taste and smell.
- Drafted reports and maintained logs on meter readings, tests, chemical and equipment usage as required by California.
- Calibrated pH, DO and chlorine meters to support proper working order for daily inspections.
- Completed laboratory testing to measure pH levels and other water quality parameters.
- Maintained public water systems using hand tools to repair and adjust equipment and machines.
- Activated pumps, valves and processing equipment to move water through treatment processes and added chemicals.
- Conducted regular inspections of tanks, valves and other equipment to verify compliance with safety and cleanliness standards.
- Collected water samples to test alkalinity, hardness, and residual levels.
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
28 Years 4 Months- Trained new maintenance personnel to safely and properly use equipment and tools and apply best practices.
- Provided facility inspection and maintenance to achieve superior levels of cleanliness and upkeep.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
- Conducted repairs on equipment to return machines and tools to functionality.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical and electrical systems.
- Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
- Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Detected and repaired machinery faults using electrical and manual testing methods.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function
- Supervised 40+ employees and scheduled shifts.
- Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure the availability of necessary resources for timely repairs.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing issues with machinery, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Maintaining Clean Work Areas
Laboratory Instrumentation
Chemical Inventory
Water Quality Testing
Inspect Equipment
Minor Repairs
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Operate equipment
loaders
backhoe
excavator
forklift
plows
snow blowers
tractors.
Water distribution systems
Chlorination systems
Team management
Chemical handling
Wastewater treatment
Disinfection procedures
Water quality monitoring
Water quality
Preventive maintenance planning
Membrane filters
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Staff training
Certification
- Licensed water treatment plant operator grade 2 - June 1994-current
- Licensed water distribution operator grade 1 - June 2004-current
- Licensed wastewater treatment plant operator grade 1 - December 2014-current
- The Electrician School diploma- December 2003
Timeline
Water Treatment Supervisor
Pla-Vada Community Association
02.2003 - CurrentRead More
Wastewater Treatment Plant Chief Operator
Pla-Vada Community Association
02.2003 - CurrentRead More
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
Thousand Trails (SnowFlower)
03.1989 - 07.2017Read More
Colfax High School
High School Diploma
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