Dave Williams
Phenix City,AL
Summary
Accomplished Grade IV Operator with over 20yrs of expertise in managing 5 to 10MGD Surface Water Filtration Plants for Smiths Water & Sewer Authority. Demonstrates exceptional proficiency in VTSCADA and adept at ensuring compliance with ADEM/EPA regulations. Recognized for outstanding problem-solving skills and dedication to maintaining water quality and safety.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grade IV Operator (Water)
Smiths Water & Sewer Authority
08.2002 - Current
- -Daily Operations of 5 to 10MGD Surface Water Filtration Plant thru testing/monitoring SCADA to insure proper dosage of chemicals for optimization and water quality.
- -Knowledge of of ADEM/EPA guidelines and regulations
- -Handle the plant's monitoring of Lead/Copper Program, DBPs, DSEs, TOCs, IOCs, PFAS, Crypto, UCMR5s, and systems BAC Ts(onsite lab).
- -Work with plant superintendent/lead operator with preparing and submission of MOR thru ADEM web portal.
- -General and preventative maintenance of pumps, motors, feeders, flocculator, sed basins, filters, and all monitoring equipment(SWAN and HACH).
- -Maintain and calibrate all lab equipment.
- -Proficient with VTSCADA (10yrs)
- -Handle customer complaints and special request for testing of water quality.
- -Work with Distribution to maintain tank sites, pump and lift stations.
- -Maintain plant/pump stations/lift station landscaping.
Education
Columbus State University
Columbus, GAHigh School Diploma -
Shaw High School
Columbus, GA05-1991
Skills
- -Hold a Grade IV water and Grade IC wastewater certification
- -Knowledge of of ADEM/EPA guidelines and regulations
- -Handle the plant's monitoring of Lead/Copper Program, DBPs, DSEs, TOCs, IOCs, PFAS, Crypto, UCMR5s, and systems BAC Ts(onsite lab)
- -Work with plant superintendent/lead operator with preparing and submission of MOR thru ADEM web portal
- -General and preventative maintenance of pumps, motors, feeders, flocculator, sed basins, filters, and all monitoring equipment(SWAN and HACH)
- -Maintain and calibrate all lab equipment
- -Proficient with VTSCADA (10yrs)
- -Handle customer complaints and special request for testing of water quality
- -Work with Distribution to maintain tank sites, pump and lift stations
- -Maintain plant/pump stations/lift station landscaping
- -Microsoft Word/Excel Proficient
- -Inspector for AWPCA plant awards committee (5yrs)
Accomplishments
-Plant has won 10+ Plant of Year awards(AWPCA)
-AWPCA Surface/Ground water inspector for awards committee (5yrs)
Certification
-Grade IV Water Certification
-Grade IC Wastewater Certification
Timeline
Grade IV Operator (Water)
Smiths Water & Sewer Authority
08.2002 - Current
-Grade IV Water Certification
-Grade IC Wastewater Certification
Columbus State University
High School Diploma -
Shaw High School
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