DAN HATCH
VERNAL,UT
Summary
Dynamic Water Distribution Operator and Backflow Technician with proven expertise at Ashley Valley Water and Sewer ID. Skilled in SCADA system operation and project management, I successfully initiated a backflow program, enhancing public health protection. Known for reliability and problem-solving abilities, I excel in optimizing resource allocation and helping any employee, both directly within my area of duty and outside.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Water Distribution Operator/ Backflow Technician
Ashley Valley Water and Sewer ID
04.2007 - Current
- Operated and maintained water distribution systems to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Monitored pressure levels, flow rates, and water quality to detect issues and implement corrective actions.
- Responded to service requests, conducting repairs on pipelines, valves, and hydrants efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to develop work schedules that optimized resource allocation for projects.
- I began, along with fellow employees, a not-yet-developed backflow program as per the state of Utah's plumbing requirements.
Water Crew Foreman/Heavy Equipment Operator
Ashley Valley Water and Sewer ID
04.2007 - Current
- Supervised daily operations of water maintenance.
- Coordinated repair and installation projects to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Trained new crew members on equipment usage and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements for efficient workflow management in service delivery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lamar Community College
Lamar, CO06-2006
Skills
- Instrumentation troubleshooting
- GIS mapping experience
- SCADA system operation
- Staff training and development
- Preventative maintenance planning
- Valve operation mastery
- Record keeping
- Emergency response readiness
- Project management experience
- Cross-connection control
- Infrastructure inspection
- System maintenance proficiency
- Distribution system analysis
- Pressure management techniques
- Water main repairs
- Equipment operation
- Valve rebuilding
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
- Analytical thinking
- Public health protection
- Quick to learn
Certification
- Certified Backflow Assembly Tester , Utah Department of Environmental Quality through AVWSID - 2018 (re-certification every 3 years)
- Cross Connection Control Program Administrator , Utah Department of Environmental Quality through AVWSID - 2022
- Water Distribution Operator Grade IV , Utah Department of Environmental Quality through AVWSID - 2009
- Cla-Val Model 100-01 Main Valve, Cla-Val University, 2023
- Cla-Val 90 Series Pressure Reducing Valve, Cla-Val University, 2023
Timeline
Water Distribution Operator/ Backflow Technician
Ashley Valley Water and Sewer ID
04.2007 - Current
Water Crew Foreman/Heavy Equipment Operator
Ashley Valley Water and Sewer ID
04.2007 - Current
High School Diploma -
Lamar Community College