Burke Knight
Sacramento
Summary
Resourceful Treatment Plant Operator skilled in equipment operation, technical troubleshooting, and record-keeping accuracy. Proven ability to collaborate with teams to uphold safety standards and enhance treatment processes, ensuring optimal water quality.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Treatment Plant Operator 1
Sacramento Area Sewer District
Elk Grove
12.2002 - Current
- Operated treatment plant equipment and monitored operational parameters.
- Conducted routine inspections of treatment processes and equipment functionality.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate records of daily operations and maintenance activities.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Participated in training sessions on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Prepared samples for testing to ensure water quality meets regulatory standards.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area within the treatment facility.
- Followed EPA and OSHA regulations to maintain safety of water and personnel.
- Operated, monitored, maintained and performed troubleshooting for wastewater treatment facility mechanical and electrical systems.
- Provided technical assistance to staff members regarding proper operation of equipment.
- Performed daily inspections of the plant to identify potential problems with equipment or processes.
- Responded to emergency situations such as power outages or mechanical breakdowns of equipment.
- Assisted in the installation and repair of process piping systems including pumps, valves, tanks and associated components.
- Participated in safety meetings and drills to maintain a safe working environment at the plant.
- Trained new employees in operating procedures for the plant's various systems.
- Handled chlorine offloading, cleaned wastewater collection, treatment, and reclamation-related equipment and facilities and performed periodic building maintenance.
- Performed watch duties and maintenance for plant chlorination equipment, centrifuges, heat exchanger equipment, boilers, valves, pipes and meters.
- Maintained, repaired and lubricated equipment.
- Cleaned and maintained tanks, filter beds and other work areas.
- Assisted in safe unloading and storage of chemicals.
- Performed housekeeping duties to keep facilities clean and neat.
Education
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Universal Technical Institute
Phoenix, AZ04-1985
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Water quality testing
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Chemical handling
- Process inspection
- Regulatory compliance
Certification
- WasteWater Treatment Grade 1
Timeline
Treatment Plant Operator 1
Sacramento Area Sewer District
12.2002 - Current
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Universal Technical Institute
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