Daniel Capps
Seneca,SC
Summary
Accomplished Water Treatment Plant Operator at Sevenson with expertise in regulatory compliance and process optimization. Proven ability in chemical analysis and equipment maintenance, ensuring water quality standards are met. Strong communicator and team leader, adept at training new operators and preparing environmental reports. Committed to safety and operational excellence.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Sevenson
Winnfield, Louisiana
03.2023 - Current
- Operated and monitored water treatment systems, ensuring regulatory compliance and safe drinking water standards.
- Monitored chemical feed pumps, verifying accurate chemical dosage to ensure effective water treatment.
- Performed chemical testing on water samples to ensure safety standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to enhance operational efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Responded to emergencies and malfunctions by troubleshooting equipment issues.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and standard operating procedures.
- Assisted in preparing reports for environmental agencies regarding water quality management.
- Documented operational data accurately in specified logs, personnel attendance or meter and gauge readings on specified forms.
- Attended seminars related to advances in technology within the field of water treatment.
CT&O Supervisor (Professional Level 1)
Jacobs Engineering
Brunswick, GA
01.2016 - 02.2023
- Oversaw group of employees at LCP Chemicals Superfund Site, ensuring compliance with professional standards and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Communicated updates between team and upper management, guided team through daily activities and projects, and monitored employee performance to enhance overall team effectiveness.
- Managed operations at LCP Chemicals Superfund Site in Brunswick, GA.
Technician II (CH2M Hill)
CH2M HILL OMI
Logan, WV
10.2012 - 01.2016
- Collaborated with team on startup and commissioning of state-of-the-art Apogee Selenium Treatment Plant.
- Maintained compliance of sampling procedures and treatment processes with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency standards.
- Apogee Selenium Treatment Plant, Logan, WV
Ground Water Sampling Technician
Shaw (Aerotek)
Huntsville, AL
08.2011 - 02.2012
- Collected groundwater samples using Well Wizards, bladder pumps, pH meters, YSI, Hach, and PIDs to assess compliance with RCRA well parameters.
- Maintained daily log of groundwater sampling data, including depth to water (DTW), total well depth, and general condition of wells to ensure accurate records.
- Utilized maps to identify and verify locations of wells on military installation for efficient sampling operations.
- Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL
Technician II (CH2M Hill)
CH2M HILL OMI
Central, SC
01.2011 - 08.2011
- Performed daily operations at Twelve Mile Creek River Remediation Project to enhance process performance.
- I ensured that the sampling procedures and treatment process remained in compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
- The remediation operation removed approximately 185-thousand cubic yards of contaminated material from the Twelve Mile Creek site.
- The treatment process includes hydraulic dredging, pipeline and slurry transfer system, geo-textile tubes for solids separation, pressure sand filters, granular activated carbon (GAC) filters and filter bag housing.
- Executed backwashing of sand filters and granular activated carbon units by analyzing flow and differential pressure.
- Conducted laboratory duties by calibrating the pH meter and performing turbidity and total suspended solids (TSS) tests.
- Observed variations in operating conditions and made adjustments to maintain process control.
- Maintained hourly readings and compiled daily reports to ensure accurate monitoring of operations.
- Twelve Mile Creek Remediation Project, Central, SC
Plating/Wastewater Operator
K.S. Bearing
Fountain Inn, SC
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Reported directly to supervisor to coordinate with plant operations in the treatment of process water.
- Performed equipment surveillance throughout facility.
- Managed equipment operations, calibrating daily and collecting samples for titrations, ensuring efficient plant operations and effective chemical management.
- Executed water pretreatment and scrubber maintenance to ensure EPA compliance and adherence to company environmental standards.
- Monitored and adjusted tank levels for optimal chemical balance, introducing chemicals to maintain process integrity.
- Monitored process steam implementing computers and automated controls.
- Adhered to Safety regulations; conscience of safety standards.
- Fountain Inn, South Carolina
Physical/Chemical Wastewater Utilities Operator
Engelhard
Seneca, SC
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Pretreated water and operated five scrubbers to obtain EPA standards and remain in compliance with company guidelines.
- Controlled tank levels and introduced chemicals while monitoring process streams using computers and automated controls.
- Managed equipment operations, collaborating with team and independently, to maintain functionality of boilers, air compressors, and bulk chemical systems.
- Performed equipment surveillance throughout plant (inside and out).
- Calibrated equipment daily and weekly to ensure accuracy and compliance with operational standards.
- Followed safety regulations to ensure compliance throughout the workplace.
- Collected samples to determine metal content utilizing an AA.
- Seneca, South Carolina
Chemical Operations Specialist
United States Army
Ft. Campbell, USA
01.1995 - 01.1998
- Responsibilities include: Calibrated and maintained chemical detection equipment to ensure accurate monitoring.
- Gained in-depth knowledge of chemicals and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) through on-site training.
- Coordinated with Contamination Units on hasty and deliberate decontamination efforts.
- Adhered to safety regulations and maintained high safety standards in all operations.
- Achieved numerous awards for maintaining high work standards.
- Completed first responder training.
- Performed installation of well head vaults for environmental recovery wells.
- Assisted in removal of underground storage tanks.
- Reported daily progress and updates to the Platoon Sergeant.
- Ft. Campbell, Kentucky
Education
Associate Degree - Religion, Church Ministries
Fruitland College
Hendersonville, NC06-2009
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Chemical analysis
- Water quality testing
- Regulatory compliance
- Process optimization
- Environmental reporting
Certification
- Microsoft Office Software
- 40 Hour HazWoper
- Rough Terrain / Warehouse Forklift Certificate
- “D” Physical/Chemical Wastewater License
- Biological Wastewater Trainee Permit
- Applied Mathematics, Locating Information and Reading Information Certificate
- SC “E” Water Treatment License
- AHA Certified CPR
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Sevenson
03.2023 - Current
CT&O Supervisor (Professional Level 1)
Jacobs Engineering
01.2016 - 02.2023
Technician II (CH2M Hill)
CH2M HILL OMI
10.2012 - 01.2016
Ground Water Sampling Technician
Shaw (Aerotek)
08.2011 - 02.2012
Technician II (CH2M Hill)
CH2M HILL OMI
01.2011 - 08.2011
Plating/Wastewater Operator
K.S. Bearing
01.2005 - 01.2006
Physical/Chemical Wastewater Utilities Operator
Engelhard
01.1999 - 01.2004
Chemical Operations Specialist
United States Army
01.1995 - 01.1998
Associate Degree - Religion, Church Ministries
Fruitland College