Bryan Howard
Crestone,CO
Summary
Dynamic Lead Operator with extensive experience at Baca Grande Water & Sanitation, excelling in laboratory testing/maintenance and state compliance. Adept at troubleshooting/ operation of laboratory equipment, testing and implementing quality assurance/ quality control protocols, ensuring operational excellence and accurate results. Proven track record of leadership, career advancement, increased compliance ratio, implementation of advanced analytical testing resulting in significant relocation/savings of funds, troubleshooting/ problem solving, and making decisions that have the most favorable impact on the environment & future generations. I am personally Committed to the continuous improvement of Water quality and testing
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Lead Operator
Baca Grande Water & Sanitation
09.2018 - Current
- Sample collection, testing, and treatment of Water/ Wastewater.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required accuracy levels and adherence to state and industry standards.
- Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes.
- Fostered a positive work environment, promoting open communication among team members to address concerns or suggestions for improvement.
- Supported management decision-making by compiling operational and laboratory data into daily logs.
- Implemented various testing procedures to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Conducted thorough quality control inspections/ calibrations prior to equipment operation, ensuring adherence to state and industry standards.
- Monitors equipment during operation and analyzes readouts to determine areas of concern and quickly correct problems.
- Established strong working relationships with colleagues from different departments to facilitate collaboration and information sharing within the Water/Wastewater treatment industry.
- Performed safety checks on machines and production equipment.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex operational issues, ensuring smooth production flow.
- Served as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and assistance to junior operators in troubleshooting laboratory equipment.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, submitting regular DMR and state compliance laboratory results and enforcing proper procedures at all times.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing ideas for process enhancements that resulted in measurable gains in both capital performance metrics.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies, procedures, and innovating technology to set up and operate equipment safely and accurately.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- After hours on-call rotating one week per month
- Professional and polite Customer service and troubleshooting
- Performed and lead in general equipment/infrastructure maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Investigated faults and malfunctions, resolving issues with laboratory equipment.
- Guided operators in troubleshooting water and wastewater laboratory equipment via phone.
Laboratory Technician
City of Monte Vista
03.2017 - 09.2018
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by consistently following established safety procedures and guidelines within the lab setting.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
- Reduced errors in data entry by meticulously reviewing and validating information before submission.
- Collected and performed analytical testing on in-process product.
- Trained junior technicians on laboratory techniques and safety protocols, enhancing overall team proficiency.
- Assisted in the development of new laboratory methods, leading to increased testing capabilities.
- Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
- Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
- Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Cooperated with other technicians to develop and test new protocols.
- Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
- Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes.
- Kept abreast of current industry, scientific and regulatory developments and issues.
Education
Water B/ Wastewater Treatment C - Water/Wastewater
American Water College
OnlineAcademic - General Studies
Lawrence Central High School
Indianapolis, INSkills
- Machine maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Lockout and tagout processes
- Team player
- Standard operating procedures
- Troubleshooting
- QA
- Excellent active listening
- Efficient multitasking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Issue resolution
- Hand and power tools
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Inspections and reviews
- Effective communication
- Machine setup
- Equipment operation
- Analytical thinking
- Quality assurance
- Continuous improvement
- Advanced troubleshooting
- Machine calibration
- Positive attitude
- Strong work ethic
- Water/ Wastewater laboratory testing equipment
- Punctual and reliable
- Following instructions
- Project management
- Staff management
- Tool operation
- Valid Driver's license
- Process management
- Health and safety
- Fast learner
Certification
- Certified Water Treatment class C
- Certified Wastewater Treatment D
- Water Distribution Systems Technician 1
- Wastewater Collection Systems Tech. 2
Timeline
Lead Operator
Baca Grande Water & Sanitation
09.2018 - Current
Laboratory Technician
City of Monte Vista
03.2017 - 09.2018
Water B/ Wastewater Treatment C - Water/Wastewater
American Water College
Academic - General Studies
Lawrence Central High School
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