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Ché Kelly

Water Treatment Engineering Tech II
Monument,CO

Summary

  • Water treatment professional with extensive experience at USAFA. Highly skilled in hydronic loops and cooling systems treatment management. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot effectively, achieving results that exceed budget expectations. Specializing in pool mechanical and treatment management, showcasing strong leadership and problem-solving skills to ensure optimal system performance and minimal downtime. Implemented cost-saving techniques that enhanced operational efficiency, safety procedures, and productivity.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Industrial water lead

Kira,USAF
Colorado Springs, CO
03.2019 - Current
  • Incorporated pool cleaning services into work scope, including CCLD and AirGardens.
  • Enhanced team capacity by adding one tradesperson and three facility maintenance laborers.
  • Maintained established duties and Preventative maintenance schedule while accepting larger project assignments.
  • Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.

Industrial Water Technician

Kira, USAF
Colorado Springs, Colorado
03.2016 - 02.2019
  • Implemented treatment programs for cooling towers, boilers, steam generators, water softeners, and RO/DI systems.
  • Conducted quarterly preventive maintenance on all hydronic loops.
  • Performed potable reservoir testing and maintenance treatment to ensure compliance with state regulations.
  • Added 2.5 GMWs and established a specific shop to manage workloads.
  • Operated and maintained water treatment systems for optimal performance.

General maintenance worker

Kira, USAF
Colorado Springs , CO
03.2015 - 02.2016
  • Integrated pool contract management into expanded work scope.
  • Assisted with HVAC and plumbing preventative maintenance, ensuring reliable operations.
  • Maintained hydronic loop glycol systems for optimal performance.
  • Provided expertise to government in developing preventative maintenance task lists for specialized equipment.

GMW

Government contract resources, USAF
Colorado Springs, Colorado
10.2013 - 02.2015
  • Joined (RCM) reliability-centered maintenance team to enhance operational efficiency and equipment performance.
  • Led the launch of 'glycol right' program, achieving total compliance with PWS guidelines for hydronic systems.

Education

Associates - Water Treatment

Watura
Usa
02-2020

CPO - Pool Management

PHTA
Usa
03-2015

Universal - Hvac

EPA
Usa
03-2015

BBA - Business Management

Polytechnic
New Plymouth
12-1995

Hazmat, Chemical Transfer And Handling, Ppe, Safety, Forklift -

Various
International
01-1992

Skills

  • Water treatment and equipment maintenance of all hydronic loops, cooling towers, boilers, steam generators, water softeners, and RO/DI systems
  • Pool management, equipment maintenance, and treatment of all pools and fountains
  • Potable reservoir testing and maintenance treatment
  • Preventive maintenance averages over 700 hours per month
  • Analytical
  • Critical thinking ability
  • Chemical analysis
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Organization and time management
  • Thinking outside the box
  • Supervision and leadership
  • Project planning

Timeline

Industrial water lead

Kira,USAF
03.2019 - Current

Industrial Water Technician

Kira, USAF
03.2016 - 02.2019

General maintenance worker

Kira, USAF
03.2015 - 02.2016

GMW

Government contract resources, USAF
10.2013 - 02.2015

Associates - Water Treatment

Watura

CPO - Pool Management

PHTA

Universal - Hvac

EPA

BBA - Business Management

Polytechnic

Hazmat, Chemical Transfer And Handling, Ppe, Safety, Forklift -

Various
Ché KellyWater Treatment Engineering Tech II