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Daniel Lam

Millbrae,CA

Summary

Dedicated Water Treatment Operator IV offering 17+ years of experience in Conventional Surface water filtration plant operations. Advanced journeyman level operator performs a full range of duties and leading responsibility over other operators while on shift. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Well-versed in plant operations, monitoring SCADA system, water quality analysis tests, analyzers routine maintenance and operating & adjusting controls on equipment to their parameters. Seeking to bring solid skills in teamwork, communication and prioritization to a fast-paced position with room for advancement.

Current California Grade T4 and D3 certification

Experienced in operating,

San Geronimo Water Treatment Plant T5, (40MGD)

Bon Tempe Water Treatment Plant T5, (20MGD)

Ignacio Water Quality Station T3, (16MGD)

Las Gallinas Reclamation Plant (1MGD, recycled water) * Plant shut down in 2021.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Water Treatment Operator IV

Marin Municipal Water District
01.2012 - Current
  • Advanced journeyman level operator, have lead responsibility on plant operations over other operators while on shift.
  • Monitors SCADA system for problems and adjusts controls to maintain efficiency.
  • Controls operation of variety of water treatment plant equipment, including pumps, filters and chemical feed systems.
  • Interacts with Technicians to troubleshoot and obtains repairs to equipment as required.
  • Directs, coordinates, and communicates water supply/treatment operational changes, outages, shutdowns, limitations and information with District staffs.
  • Prepares reports and documentation related to plant operations.
  • Training new employees on safe and productive water-treatment plant operation.
  • Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
  • Orders and maintains bulk chemical supplies

Water Treatment Plant Operator III

Marin Municipal Water District
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Journeyman level operator, operating plant solo and had full responsibility of the plant operations while on shift without any immediate supervision.
  • Operated a computer-based supervisory control and data acquisition to regulate supply facilities, water treatment plants or reclamation plants.
  • Monitored water quality at console and adjusted chemical feed rates and other plant equipment accordingly.
  • Performed water quality laboratory tests.
  • Filter Backwashing
  • Prepared daily and monthly reports and documentation related to plant operations.
  • Trained new employees on safe and productive water-treatment plant operation.
  • Controlled operation of variety of water treatment plant equipment, including pumps, filters and chemical feed systems.
  • Diagnosed analyzers malfunctions and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
  • Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Ordered and maintained bulk chemical supplies

Water Treatment Plant Operator II

Marin Municipal Water District
12.2006 - 01.2009
  • Operator Trainee, under the direct Supervision of another certified Operator while operating the treatment plant.
  • Managed the daily operation of the water treatment plant and make necessary adjustments.
  • Performed daily rounds.
  • Performed water quality laboratory tests.
  • Performed routine maintenance for all analyzers including

Chlorine analyzers, turbidimeters, Zinc analyzer, Ammonia analyzer, pH probes, Fluoride analyzers, Streaming Current Devices, Surface Scatters and Pilot filters.

  • Ordered bulk chemicals including

Hypochlorite, Aqua Ammonia, Cationic and Anionic polymers, Ferric Chloride, Ferric Sulfate, Caustic Soda, Fluoride (fluorosilicic acid), zinc orthophosphate.

Meter Reader and Repair Technician II

Marin Municipal Water District
07.2005 - 12.2006
  • Water meter reading.
  • Investigated water leaks and repaired within meter box.
  • Replaced new meters per routes.
  • Performed meter tests to determine functionality and reliability.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints.
  • Assisted for water main break repaires
  • Utilized variety of tools and diagnostic equipment to complete repairs.

Carpenter/Rough Framer

J&L Construction Company
05.2003 - 06.2006
  • Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
  • Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
  • Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.

Education

Associate of Science - Water And Wastewater Technology

Solano Community College
Fairfield, CA
05.2021

Associate of Arts - Mathematics

City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
06.2003

Skills

  • Current CA Driver license Class A
  • Confined Space entry knowledge
  • Safety Procedures Knowledge
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Capable of heavy lifting
  • Power and hand tools
  • Forklift
  • Loader

Certification

Current California Water Treatment, Grade T4

Op.# 25945

Current California Water Distribution, Grade D3

Op.#28333

Timeline

Water Treatment Operator IV

Marin Municipal Water District
01.2012 - Current

Water Treatment Plant Operator III

Marin Municipal Water District
01.2009 - 01.2012

Water Treatment Plant Operator II

Marin Municipal Water District
12.2006 - 01.2009

Meter Reader and Repair Technician II

Marin Municipal Water District
07.2005 - 12.2006

Carpenter/Rough Framer

J&L Construction Company
05.2003 - 06.2006

Associate of Science - Water And Wastewater Technology

Solano Community College

Associate of Arts - Mathematics

City College of San Francisco
Daniel Lam