David Bearden
Eagle River,AK
Summary
Dynamic Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator with a proven track record at Nana Management Services, demonstrating expertise in water treatment, laboratory testing, and a strong mechanical and technical background acquired from Universal Technical Institute and the United States Marine Corps. Excelled in high-stress environments, adept at leading teams, and enhancing operational efficiency. Proficient in SCADA systems and skilled in customer engagement, driving substantial improvements in treatment processes and maintenance protocols.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Alpine Camp Utilities Operator
ConocoPhillips
Alpine, AK
10.2024 - Current
- Operate a Wastewater and water treatment plant responsibilities include: Daily labs and adjustments of treatment processes, mixing chemicals, EFM and CIPs on pall micro filtration skid and nano filtration. Daily entries into IP21and shared files of data collected from daily readings and lab work
- Operate a Incinerator, my responsibilities include: Daily Cleaning and loading of primary chamber, Monitoring and making adjustments throughout the burn process, and routine maintenance. Filling out and sending manifests for oily waste, ash, and construction materials waste. making entries into the daily burn log on shared files.
- Monitor a Grey water injection, my responsibilities include: Monitoring of pump status and routine maintenance of greywater injection pump systems. cleaning of basket screens, replenishing oils and bactericide chemical.
- Other responsibilities: Also responsible for weekly firewater pump runs, emergency shower and eyewash station testing.
Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Lead
Nana Management Services
Prudhoe Bay, Alaska
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Oversee operations for both the PBOC Water/Wastewater Plant and the CSTF/CWTF
- Trained new operators on standard procedures, ensuring consistent quality across all team members.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the team by encouraging open communication, collaboration, and shared learning among operators.
- Coordinated maintenance activities with other departments for seamless integration of repairs and upgrades into daily operations schedules.
- Maintained regulatory compliance with state and federal environmental guidelines through diligent monitoring and reporting of plant operations.
Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Nana Management Services
Prudhoe Bay, Alaska
06.2016 - 03.2024
- During my time I operated both day and night shift at CSTF/CWTF and operated the night shift at PBOC water/wastewater treatment plant.
- Operate a level III Wastewater treatment Facility (CSTF). Responsible for operating and maintaining; ABF Tower, dual aeration chambers, IDP Sand filters.
- Operate a level III Water Treatment Facility (CWTF). Responsible for operating and maintaining; nano filtration membrane unit, sand filters, phosphate and polymer injection system, hach laser turbidimeters.
- Operate a level III Wastewater treatment Facility(PBOC WWTP): Nutrient Removal, ABF Tower, neptune SWB-250 settling tube and filter system.
- Operate a level III Water Treatment Facility(PBOC WTP): responsible for operating and maintaining SWB-250 filter, chemical pump dosing and operations (soda ash, phosphate zinc corrosion inhibitor, coagulant, and chlorine)
- Performed Daily lab work which included TSS, Alkalinity, Hardness (calcium and total), pH, settle, turbidity, UV-258 (organics), Free and Total Chlorine, Dissolved Oxygen, Oxygen Reduction Potential (swimming pool) and temperature. Then Analyzed lab work and made necessary adjustments to treatment processes.
- Performed necessary administrative and logistical duties such as; Scheduled preventative and routine maintenance on components in the plant. Ordered parts and components as needed and insured spares were on hand. Collected monthly samples per DEC sampling requirements. Daily data entry via Hach Wims.
Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Ice Services
Deadhorse , Alaska
01.2013 - 06.2016
- Operated a Level III Wastewater Facility which included four internal fed rotary screen filters, seven Sequential Batch Reactors, two continuous operating upflow filters, UV disinfection, and two belt filter presses.
- Operated a Level II Water Facility which included an ultra-filtration membrane unit, UV disinfection units, Chlorine disinfection utilizing calcium hypochlorite. Hach Laser Turbiditmeters.
- Utilized and became proficient with SCADA to operate the plant.
- Operated the previous Level III wastewater Facility at SA-10 which consisted of 4 Sequential Batch Reactors, a Phsycal-Chemical 75 and Physical-Chemical 100 unit. With very limited automation.
- Operated the previous Level II water facility at SA-10 which included 4 pressure filters, and UV disinfection units. with very limited Automation.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Ice Services
Deadhorse, Alaska
07.2012 - 01.2013
- Responsible for services the company’s fleet of vehicles including gas vehicles, diesel trucks, and heavy equipment. Also responsible for the diagnosis and repair of the company’s vehicles. Diagnosed and repaired systems such as: Computers, sensors, actuators, circuitry, brake systems, emission systems, drivability issues, suspension, and HVAC.
- Maintained meticulous records of all repair work that was made to machines and equipment.
Automotive Technician
Lithia Chevrolet Of South Anchorage
Anchorage, Alaska
03.2012 - 07.2012
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems to optimal specifications.
- Completed minor maintenance such as replacing gaskets, flushing coolant and performing tune-ups.
- Diagnosed malfunctions and developed effective resolutions with minimal oversight.
- Troubleshooted and diagnosed faults with all types of vehicle systems and components.
- Wrote work orders and updated accounts in workshop computer.
Drafting And Surveying Techniciain
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton, CA
12.2006 - 12.2010
- Drafted blueprints and schematics Utilizing AutoCAD for various structures and bases ranging from 30 Man Camps to 1200 Man bases.
- Performed various surveys utilizing GPS survey equipment and total station geodimeters. Conducted topographical surveys to create topographical maps utilizing terramodel software and autoCAD.
- Achieved the rank of Corporal (E-4) In which he was responsible for leading Marine's and training marines at being proficient in the Drafting and Surveying occupation and at being marines.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc
Avondale, AZ01.2012
High School Diploma -
Eagle River High School
Eagle River, AK05.2006
Skills
- Water Treatment
- Wastewater Treatment
- Laboratory testing and analysis
- Hydraulics diagnosis
- Schematic Reading and analysis
- Diagnosis and Repair
- Maintaining composure in high stress situations
- Customer Handling
- SCADA and Hach Wims
- Reading and designing schematics for plumbing, electrical, instrument, and structural diagrams
Accomplishments
- Meritorious Mass
- Naval Accommodation Medal
- Letter of Accommodation
- Letter of Appreciation
- Student of the course Awards: Basic Engines, Advanced Electrical, Brakes, Steering and Suspension, and Professional Service Writing.
- Saved the Company approximately $400,000 a year by utilizing decanting of wastewater sludge.
- Worked with Electricians and instrument techs to fix Big Lake immersion heaters to continuously pump water into our reservoir year round. Saving the company $75,000 from water hauling costs in the winter.
- Received recognition for developing an outstanding isolation plan for a filter rebuild project, ensuring project success and safety.
- Played an integral part in the start up of the new state of the art SA-10 Water/wastewater facility. Worked with instrument techs, SCADA techs, and other operators to efficiently operate the new Plant.
United States Marine Corps:
Universal Technical Institute:
Water/Wastewater:
NMS
Ice Services
Certification
- Wastewater Treatment Operator Level IV
- Water Treatment Operator Level III
- 115.5 Water and wastewater CEU's
- Blood Born Pathogens
- Man Lift Training
- Valve Isolation's Training
- North Slope Training Co-op
Timeline
Alpine Camp Utilities Operator
ConocoPhillips
10.2024 - Current
Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Lead
Nana Management Services
03.2024 - 10.2024
Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Nana Management Services
06.2016 - 03.2024
Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Ice Services
01.2013 - 06.2016
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Ice Services
07.2012 - 01.2013
Automotive Technician
Lithia Chevrolet Of South Anchorage
03.2012 - 07.2012
Drafting And Surveying Techniciain
United States Marine Corps
12.2006 - 12.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc
High School Diploma -
Eagle River High School
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