Brian Silsby
Silver Springs
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Water Treatment Supervisor
Pla-Vada Community Association
02.2003 - Current
- 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
Pla-Vada Community Association
02.2003 - Current
- 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
Thousand Trails (SnowFlower)
03.1989 - 07.2017
- 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 -
Colfax High School
Colfax, CA06.1988
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 - Current
Wastewater Treatment Plant Chief Operator
Pla-Vada Community Association
02.2003 - Current
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
Thousand Trails (SnowFlower)
03.1989 - 07.2017
High School Diploma -
Colfax High School