Clayton Roberts
Roanoke
Summary
Wastewater management professional with a strong backgound in overseeing treatment operations and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. I have extensive experience working with cross-functional teams in a secure environment to maximize efficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and layup of composite materials. Experience with activated sludge wastewater facilities, collection systems, SCADA system, CMMS, GIS and Tyler Technologies. Effective team leader, supervisor, and employee trainer possessing a history of optimizing processes as well as training current and new employees throughout implementation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wastewater Supervisor
Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No. 1
02.2025 - Current
- District Coordinator for SWPPP
- Inspector for new construction on the district owned utility main lines.
- Supervised daily wastewater treatment operations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on safe handling of chemicals and equipment procedures.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Conducted regular inspections of treatment facilities to identify maintenance needs and safety hazards.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs that resulted in reduced equipment breakdowns and increased overall plant reliability.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local agencies by maintaining accurate records and submitting timely reports.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to assess system upgrades and optimize treatment processes.
- Developed and maintained documentation for operational procedures and compliance reporting.
Interim Wastewater Superintendent / Wastewater Chief Operator
Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No. 1
02.2023 - 02.2025
- Coordinated daily operations of water treatment facilities to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented maintenance schedules for equipment, enhancing operational efficiency and reliability.
- Led staff training programs to improve team performance and safety awareness in utility management.
- I have managed my department in such a manner that has increased productivity output with a substantially reduced workforce in both the Wastewater Treatment and Collections field.
- Analyzed operational data to identify trends, driving decisions that improved service delivery and resource allocation.
- Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Communicated effectively with clients throughout each stage of the project for transparency regarding progress updates as well as addressing any concerns raised promptly.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
Water Operator
Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No. 1
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Operated water treatment facilities ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Monitored water quality, performing routine tests and adjusting treatment processes as necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of water usage, treatment processes, and maintenance activities.
- Conducted inspections of equipment and infrastructure to identify maintenance needs and prevent failures.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize system performance and address any operational challenges promptly.
Wastewater Operator
City of Lewisville
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Operated and maintained wastewater treatment equipment to ensure compliance with environmental standards.
- Monitored system performance, identifying anomalies and implementing corrective actions to optimize operations.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests on water samples, ensuring accurate reporting of quality metrics.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to schedule repairs, minimizing downtime of critical systems.
- Reviewed and updated operational documentation to reflect current practices and regulatory requirements.
- Activated pumps, valves and processing equipment to move water through treatment processes and added chemicals.
- Drafted reports and maintained logs on meter readings, tests, chemical and equipment usage as required by TCEQ.
Agricultural Sciences Teacher
Alvord ISD
06.2018 - 08.2020
- Certified teacher in the field of Agricultural Science and Technology for grades 6-12 with the ability to instruct and supervise agricultural field experiences.
- Instruction provided includes, but not limited to Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies, Agricultural Equipment Design and Fabrication, Agricultural Structures Design and Fabrication, metal fabrication projects and carpentry projects for state and county stock shows.
- Supervision of various fabrication projects for Facilities, Safety, and Community Service in design and implementation of new safety protocols.
- Used various CAD Programing to develop sketches and blueprints for models of wood and metal projects for visual representation.
- Developed blueprints and models for various projects for the community for fundraising efforts.
Outside Operator B
Direct Fuels
04.2014 - 08.2014
- Responsible for safely offloading petroleum products from trucks and collecting samples out of trucks to test product and ensure quality.
- Properly align trucks to product tanks via pipeline and gate valves. Supervised the safety of truck offloading procedures and ensured that safety protocols were followed by all personnel.
- Assisted maintenance in rebuilding components to include various valves, pumps, and sensors and aided Outside Operator A in offloading functions.
Education
B.S. - Agricultural Sciences
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX04-2018
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Strategic Planning
- Scheduling
- Proactive Thinking
- Process Improvement
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Communication Skills
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Project Management
- Quality Control
- Employee Training
- Interpersonal and Collaborative Skills
- SCADA System
- CMMS
- GIS
- CAD Systems
- Asset management
- CDX
- Requisitions, Tyler Technologies
- Standard operating procedures
- Laboratory procedures
- Chemical handling
- Contractor management
Affiliations
- Veterans of Foreign Wars, Member, Assist in hosting community service events.
- International Hunters Education Association, Instructor, Educate individuals on hunter safety.
- Metroplex Bass Assassins, President, preside over all official business, supervise all club functions
Certification
- TCEQ Class B Wastewater Treatment Operator License
- TCEQ Class C Groundwater Operator License
Timeline
Wastewater Supervisor
Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No. 1
02.2025 - Current
Interim Wastewater Superintendent / Wastewater Chief Operator
Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No. 1
02.2023 - 02.2025
Water Operator
Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No. 1
11.2021 - 02.2023
Wastewater Operator
City of Lewisville
08.2020 - 11.2021
Agricultural Sciences Teacher
Alvord ISD
06.2018 - 08.2020
Outside Operator B
Direct Fuels
04.2014 - 08.2014
B.S. - Agricultural Sciences
Texas A&M University