Christopher DePaola
South Plainfield
Summary
Skilled Sr. Superintendent offering over 18 years of experience of in Water Treatment, Water Distribution, and new construction who thrives in challenging and fast-paced professional environments. Assertive and enthusiastic, with extensive knowledge in the Water Utility field and an unsurpassed work ethic and focus towards safety.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Superintendent, Operations
New Jersey American Water
11.2020 - Current
- Responsible for directing the day-to-day management, development and operation of the production operations for the Company.
- Assist with planning and forecasting for CAPEX budget.
- Assist with developing and delivering OPEX budget to plan.
- Manage team of Production Supervisors overseeing maintenance and operator staff.
Project Manager-Operations
New Jersey American Water
04.2019 - 11.2020
- Develop and manage operational projects at a district level
- Project manage all Non-Revenue Water related projects
- Serve as district liaison and manage projects for EPA audit response
- Proactively build and maintain strong customer relationships; maintain consistent communication, manage customer needs and expectations by meeting project timelines.
Sr Supervisor Operations-Production
New Jersey American Water
04.2017 - 04.2019
- Manage Production operations for the Wells & Stations Department.
- Monitor water quality data,pumping operation, SOS flows, and storage tank levels via SCADA. Delegate field adjustment and repair as necessary.
- Implement best practices of policy to foster a positive culture and an injury free environment.
- Serve as first point of contact for all employee related and human resource inquiry.
- Manage expense budgets, and forecast capital spend targets.
- Identify and manage capital projects to offer resiliency in area of responsibility.
- Hiring and training staff.
Operations Supervisor
New Jersey American Water
01.2015 - 04.2017
- Supervise staff in the daily operations of the Distribution department.
- Promote and encourage a culture that is focused on teamwork, safety and an injury free environment.
- Coordinate and schedule new construction and repair throughout the Water Distribution system of nine towns.
- Prepare, train and support employees on new operational practices and procedures
- Interact with customer base and offer resolution to inquiry or complaints.
Construction Inspector
New Jersey American Water
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Carefully coordinate construction plans and budgets to meet American Water project standards.
- Ensure delivery of new water main projects as designed.
- Educate general contractor personnel on the quality and safety standards throughout the construction process.
- Review and approve invoices submitted by contractors on work performed.
- Prepare As-Built drawings for record keeping.
UMII/Water Conservation
New Jersey American Water
05.2006 - 01.2014
- Conduct proactive and reactive leak surveys on the NJAW Rartian distribution system to reduce non-revenue water loss.
- Install and repair water mains, service lines, valves, and fire hydrants.
- Respond to customer inquiry and service requests. Offer solution to areas of concern.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pocomoke High School
Pocomoke City1996
Skills
- Extensive knowledge of Water system infrastructure, and hydraulic gradients
- Trained in current standards of the Safe Drinking Water Act Regulatory Update
- Working knowledge of non-revenue water and leak survey processes and reporting
- Working knowledge of bulk sale metering and interconnections
- Knowledge of current safety policies and procedures at American Water
- Thorough knowledge of Office 365, GIS, SAP, work management systems & SCADA software
- Knowledge of American Water's Code of Conduct and Management practices
- Experienced with local Union relationships and contract negotiations
- Hands on experience with treatment of PFAS and 1,4 Dioxane on ground water systems
Accomplishments
- Business Transformation-Super User/ Trainer-2013
- Utility Mechanic Training-Presenter/Trainer-2016-18
- Safety SAG-Team Lead-2018
- Labor Contract negotiations team (Central 2020) (North 2022)
- Turbidity Compliance Team lead-North Production
- Raritan EPA audit team member involved with sanitary survey and work management strategy.
Certification
- W3 Water Distribution Operators License (W4 eligible March 2025)
- T2 Water Treatment Operators License
- Water Distribution Operations and Maintenance-Sacramento State OWP
- Water Treatment Plant Operations-Sacramento State OWP
- Utility Management-Sacramento State OWP
- Industrial Waste Treatment-Sacramento State OWP
- Institute in Drinking Water Treatment-UMASS
- Safe Drinking Water Act Regulatory Update certification
- 40 hour Hazwoper
- CDL-Class A
- ICS 100,200,&700
- OSHA 10
References
Excellent references available upon request
Timeline
Sr. Superintendent, Operations
New Jersey American Water
11.2020 - Current
Project Manager-Operations
New Jersey American Water
04.2019 - 11.2020
Sr Supervisor Operations-Production
New Jersey American Water
04.2017 - 04.2019
Operations Supervisor
New Jersey American Water
01.2015 - 04.2017
Construction Inspector
New Jersey American Water
01.2014 - 01.2015
UMII/Water Conservation
New Jersey American Water
05.2006 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
Pocomoke High School
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