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Christian Fairchild

Centerville

Summary

Dynamic wastewater management professional with extensive experience at Perdue Farms, excelling in regulatory compliance and operator training. Proven track record in process control and problem-solving, ensuring optimal plant operations. Skilled in data entry and recordkeeping, I am committed to maintaining high standards in environmental safety and team performance.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SR Wastewater Lead

Perdue Farm
01.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations of 3.5 MGD wastewater plant and groundwater facility utilizing DAF systems and UV disinfection.
  • Managed comprehensive training programs for operators and lab analysts to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Collaborated with Environmental Manager to prepare state reports, including DMR and groundwater usage metrics.
  • Maintained inventory for wastewater and drinking water plants, ensuring adequate chemical and equipment supply.
  • Executed weekly budget management for procurement of maintenance equipment and testing supplies.

Wastewater Lab Analyst

Perdue Farms
10.2020 - 01.2023
  • Executed day-to-day process control to identify necessary changes.
  • Conducted tests for pH, alkalinity, total suspended solids, ammonia levels, chemical oxygen demand, turbidity, transmittance, and PAA on effluent samples.
  • Analyzed results to determine required adjustments based on test outcomes.
  • Collected samples for certified lab testing of BOD, TSS, oil and grease, ammonia, nitrogen, nitrates, nitrites, TKN, and fecal content.
  • Pulled stormwater samples annually or as needed to meet benchmarks.
  • Performed bi-annual testing for impaired streams focusing on total suspended solids.
  • Conducted comprehensive testing for BOD, TKN, oil and grease, phosphorus, total suspended solids, fecal matter, pH, and chemical oxygen demand.

Waste Water Operator

Perdue Farms
04.2016 - 10.2020
  • Operated 3.5 MGD full treatment wastewater plant and groundwater water plant efficiently.
  • Troubleshot issues in DAF system to maintain operational integrity.
  • Conducted pH readings, moisture tests, polymer fills, and tanker loading tasks.
  • Managed equipment maintenance, including changing stators and pumps, calibrating, and greasing.
  • Performed inventory checks, jar tests, and meter inspections for quality assurance.
  • Adjusted chemicals as needed and cleaned UV bulbs to optimize system performance.
  • Executed belt press operations by adjusting polymer and changing belts as required.
  • Tracked gallons pressed or land applied while managing bearing replacements effectively.

Education

High school Degree -

Warner Robins High
01.2013

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Process control
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Operator training
  • Hazmat certification
  • Microsoft technologies
  • Basic maintenance skills
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Team management
  • Recordkeeping
  • Data entry

Certification

  • Ga Class 2 Wastewater License
  • Ga Class 3 Drinking water License
  • Ga Wastewater Lab analyst License

Languages

English
Professional

Timeline

SR Wastewater Lead

Perdue Farm
01.2024 - Current

Wastewater Lab Analyst

Perdue Farms
10.2020 - 01.2023

Waste Water Operator

Perdue Farms
04.2016 - 10.2020

High school Degree -

Warner Robins High

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