Chase Smith
Water Treatment
Palmer,AK
Summary
- Attentive and goal-focused brings successful approach to cultivating complex best practices to meet organizational and regulatory expectations. Detail-oriented focus on achieving expected outcomes. Enthusiastic hard worker with expertise in cultivating lucrative client relationships and implementing better processes and procedures.
- Results-driven Consultant with comprehensive experience leading and improving industry operations. Uniquely qualified to navigate rigors of latest standards, specifications and protocols for organizational and regulatory needs fulfillment. Lends complex roadmaps and calls-to-action to regularly achieve ambitious objectives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Wastewater Consultant
Self Employed Services
Palmer, AK
10.2022 - Current
- Contract myself out to companies looking for men with skills like mine
- Operate wastewater, frack water, oil fluids, mine water reclamation systems.
- Collaborated with clients to develop action plans to address specific challenges and objectives.
- Developed and implemented customized strategies to meet client needs.
- Created comprehensive reports on project progress and results for clients.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Determined consumer needs to provide services appealing to business needs.
Wastewater Operator and Maintenance Technician
Danone Inc
West Jordan, UT
06.2019 - 09.2022
- Ran a variety of equipment including centrifugal pumps, dissolved air filtration (DAF), oil and water separator, diaphragm pumps, Nikuni pumps, air whip pumps, GR pumps, reverse osmosis, chemical pumps.
- Managed water treatment with chemicals, tested water periodically to ensure city specs.
- Regularly test water for TSS, TDS, COD, Turbidity, PH and Hardness.
- Maintenance boilers and maintained chemical and operational efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations related to wastewater discharge standards.
- Sampled and tested wastewater, applied chemical dosing, received chemical shipments, and performed wastewater plant preventive maintenance and minor corrective maintenance.
- Operated, monitored, maintained and performed troubleshooting for wastewater treatment facility mechanical and electrical systems.
- Monitored plant supervisory control and data acquisition system (SCADA), calibrated gauges, meters and controls and recorded readings for next shift.
- Handled Chlorine, Sulfuric, Sodium Hydroxide and Polymer 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.
Solids Control Operator
Smith Management
Midland, TX
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Work with OBM/WBM closed loop dewater with centrifuges.
- Used polymer and acid to coagulate/flocculate and worked on fracking jobs for water recovery.
- I maintained mud weight and VIS to rigs needs, bar recovery, retorts, and chloride, turbidity, titration, high temp/high pressure, rheology, and electrical stability meter.
- Rebuilt centrifuges, Pumps, vacuum pump, mud cleaners, shakers, dryers etc.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Followed established safety procedures while operating machinery and working around hazardous materials.
- Met deadlines for completion of assigned tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Reported failures, malfunctions or wear issues on equipment to supervisor.
- Documented daily production results accurately and completely.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Wastewater Operator Maintenance
Ventura Foods
Saginaw, TX
05.2015 - 06.2017
- Ran a variety of equipment including centrifugal pumps, dissolved air filtration (DAF), oil and water separator, diaphragm pumps, Nikuni pumps.
- Managed water treatment with chemicals, tested water periodically to ensure city specs.
- Regularly tested water for TSS, TDS, COD, Turbidity, PH and Hardness.
- Maintenance boilers and maintained chemical and operational efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations related to wastewater discharge standards.
- Sampled and tested wastewater, applied chemical dosing, received chemical shipments, and performed wastewater plant preventive maintenance and minor corrective maintenance.
- Operated, monitored, maintained and performed troubleshooting for wastewater treatment facility mechanical and electrical systems.
- Monitored plant supervisory control and data acquisition system (SCADA), calibrated gauges, meters and controls and recorded readings for next shift.
- Handled Chlorine, Sulfuric, Sodium Hydroxide and Polymer 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.
Solids Control Operator
Stage 3 Separations
Midland, TX
11.2014 - 05.2015
- Work with OBM/WBM closed loop dewater with centrifuges.
- Used polymer and acid to coagulate/flocculate and worked on fracking jobs for water recovery.
- I maintained mud weight and VIS to rigs needs, bar recovery, retorts, and chloride, turbidity, titration, high temp/high pressure, rheology, and electrical stability meter.
- Rebuilt centrifuges, Pumps, vacuum pump, mud cleaners, shakers, dryers etc.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Followed established safety procedures while operating machinery and working around hazardous materials.
- Met deadlines for completion of assigned tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Reported failures, malfunctions or wear issues on equipment to supervisor.
- Documented daily production results accurately and completely.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Solids Control Operator/Field Supervisor
Stallion Solids Control
Midland, TX
04.2014 - 11.2014
- Work with OBM/WBM closed loop dewater with centrifuges.
- Used polymer and acid to coagulate/flocculate and worked on fracking jobs for water recovery.
- I maintained mud weight and VIS to rigs needs, bar recovery, retorts, and chloride, turbidity, titration, high temp/high pressure, rheology, and electrical stability meter.
- Rebuilt centrifuges, Pumps, vacuum pump, mud cleaners, shakers, dryers etc.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Followed established safety procedures while operating machinery and working around hazardous materials.
- Met deadlines for completion of assigned tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Reported failures, malfunctions or wear issues on equipment to supervisor.
- Documented daily production results accurately and completely.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Taught new employees machine operation techniques and important business procedures.
- Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
Solids Control Operator
Halliburton Solids Control
San Antonio, TX
11.2013 - 04.2014
- Work with OBM/WBM closed loop dewater with centrifuges.
- Used polymer and acid to coagulate/flocculate and worked on fracking jobs for water recovery.
- I maintained mud weight and VIS to rigs needs, bar recovery, retorts, and chloride, turbidity, titration, high temp/high pressure, rheology, and electrical stability meter.
- Rebuilt centrifuges, Pumps, vacuum pump, mud cleaners, shakers, dryers etc.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Followed established safety procedures while operating machinery and working around hazardous materials.
- Met deadlines for completion of assigned tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Reported failures, malfunctions or wear issues on equipment to supervisor.
- Documented daily production results accurately and completely.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Rig Hand
Basic Energy
Vernal, Utah
04.2012 - 01.2013
- Rig move, trip pipe, ran crew effectively while maintain rig to allow rig to run effectively to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Carried out maintenance tasks such as replacing worn-out components and repairing damaged equipment.
- Lubricated moving parts on rigs as needed to prevent breakdowns or malfunctions.
- Installed drill pipe into the hole using tongs or elevators when necessary.
- Performed daily rig inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Monitored pressure gauges to ensure that they remain within safe operating limits at all times.
- Provided support during well completions by running casing strings, cementing operations, and other activities.
Solids Control Operator
ZECO
Vernal, Utah
06.2010 - 04.2012
- Work with OBM/WBM closed loop dewater with centrifuges.
- Used polymer and acid to coagulate/flocculate and worked on fracking jobs for water recovery.
- I maintained mud weight and VIS to rigs needs, bar recovery, retorts, and chloride, turbidity, titration, high temp/high pressure, rheology, and electrical stability meter.
- Rebuilt centrifuges, Pumps, vacuum pump, mud cleaners, shakers, dryers etc.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Followed established safety procedures while operating machinery and working around hazardous materials.
- Met deadlines for completion of assigned tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Reported failures, malfunctions or wear issues on equipment to supervisor.
- Documented daily production results accurately and completely.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Solids Control Operator
Rocky Mountain Earth
Vernal, Utah
07.2009 - 05.2010
- Work with OBM/WBM closed loop dewater with centrifuges.
- Used polymer and acid to coagulate/flocculate and worked on fracking jobs for water recovery.
- I maintained mud weight and VIS to rigs needs, bar recovery, retorts, and chloride, turbidity, titration, high temp/high pressure, rheology, and electrical stability meter.
- Rebuilt centrifuges, Pumps, vacuum pump, mud cleaners, shakers, dryers etc.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Followed established safety procedures while operating machinery and working around hazardous materials.
- Met deadlines for completion of assigned tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Reported failures, malfunctions or wear issues on equipment to supervisor.
- Documented daily production results accurately and completely.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Crew Chief
Sun Roc
Lindon, Utah
05.2006 - 07.2007
- Ran crew, and Installed insulation for commercial and residential properties, DOT certified delivery experience.
- Managed daily operations of team members to ensure efficient and successful completion of tasks.
- Followed and supervised work practices to support safety and risk management guidelines.
- Supervised staff duties, providing direction and oversight to drive safe and efficient operation.
- Installed high-quality fiberglass insulation in new constructions.
- Followed safety procedures while working at heights using ladders or scaffolding.
- Removed existing insulation from surfaces before installing new material.
- Repaired damaged areas by removing old insulation and replacing it with new material.
Motor Man
Caza Drilling
Vernal, Utah
07.2004 - 04.2006
- Managed Crew also kept rig up and running efficiently maintained mud pumps, air compressors, BOP, shale shakers, mud cleaners, kelly, motors, draw works etc
- Also Pulled pipe and racked them, forklift certified heavy equipment experience.
- Performed daily inspections of machinery and equipment in the engine room to ensure proper operation.
- Inspected safety equipment such as fire extinguishers for compliance with regulations.
- Rigged up, drilled, rigged down, maintained rotary equipment, pulled rotary slips and latched and unlatched elevators on offshore drilling rig.
- Operated winches and other deck equipment safely during operations.
- Repaired pumps, valves, engines, turbines, boilers, condensers, heat exchangers and other components as needed.
Education
Biblical Arts (Theology) undergraduate - Theology
Carolina College of Biblical Studies
Fayetteville, NC01.2017
High School Diploma - Studies in Business, Computer Design, and General Studies
Provo High School
Provo, UT01.2004
Skills
- Management Coaching
- Operations Analysis
- Performance Tracking
- Staff Management
- Strategic Planning
- Adjusting chemical levels
- Equipment maintenance and rebuilding
- Calibrating instruments
- SCADA operations knowledge
- System monitoring
- Water purification systems
- Chemical Handling
- Equipment Operation
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Laboratory Testing
- Preventive Maintenance
- Excavation and construction
- Safety awareness
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Process Monitoring
Volunteer Experience
- Pleasant Grove Vikings Football, 2006, 2007, Volunteered for head coach position at P.G. Jr. High. Worked with the kids for two years, enjoyed every minute of my time spent there. Helped develop young adults and assisted them with their growth in sports/life. I am still in contact with some of the boys and often provide guidance in their lives.
- American Fork Caveman Football, 2009, 2010, Volunteered for head coach position at A.F. Jr. High. Worked with the kids for two years, enjoyed every minute of my time spent there. I really enjoyed this group of young men; they were very talented and hardworking. Helped develop young adults and assisted them with their growth in sports/life. I am still in contact with some of the boys and often provide guidance in their lives.
- Foster Care (Troubled Teens), 2008, 2010, My mother-in-law was a foster parent for the state of Utah. I volunteered my time to help assist her with providing a positive influence for the kids. I would often take the teens to the recreation center, or to the local park, and play all sorts of sports with them. By keeping the kids active I effectively reduced the amount of strain teen boys can often provide to elderly people.
References
- Jeff Bramley, Gradiant Energy Services Plant Operator, (432) 894-6878
- Joe Pena, Business owner, realtor apartment rentals, (210) 744-0088
- Jack Gartrell, Water Operator, Linkan Engineering, (836) 473-2478
- Peter Kessler, Lead Engineer, Linkan Engineering, (256) 636-6500
- James Monzel, Ventura Foods Maintenance Supervisor, (817) 736-6336
Timeline
Wastewater Consultant
Self Employed Services
10.2022 - Current
Wastewater Operator and Maintenance Technician
Danone Inc
06.2019 - 09.2022
Solids Control Operator
Smith Management
06.2017 - 06.2019
Wastewater Operator Maintenance
Ventura Foods
05.2015 - 06.2017
Solids Control Operator
Stage 3 Separations
11.2014 - 05.2015
Solids Control Operator/Field Supervisor
Stallion Solids Control
04.2014 - 11.2014
Solids Control Operator
Halliburton Solids Control
11.2013 - 04.2014
Rig Hand
Basic Energy
04.2012 - 01.2013
Solids Control Operator
ZECO
06.2010 - 04.2012
Solids Control Operator
Rocky Mountain Earth
07.2009 - 05.2010
Crew Chief
Sun Roc
05.2006 - 07.2007
Motor Man
Caza Drilling
07.2004 - 04.2006
Biblical Arts (Theology) undergraduate - Theology
Carolina College of Biblical Studies
High School Diploma - Studies in Business, Computer Design, and General Studies
Provo High School
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