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David Compton

Champaign,IL

Summary

Results-oriented Operator and Environmental Specialist with established inspection and remediation skills. Excels at communication and meeting deadlines. Upbeat and diligent with the ability to perform technical work and develop project execution strategies.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality and Safety Specialist

Illinois American Water
03.2023 - Current

Manage multiple projects inspecting homes and businesses to determine plumbing material and potential replacements.

Ascertain lead and copper levels of water as mandated by The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's environmental compliance regulations through water sample collection, laboratory testing and analysis.

Produce written reports summarizing findings which outline data based corrective actions.

Frequently meet with members of the public, city employees and administrators conducting technical and safety trainings.


Head Instructor

Self
11.2009 - Current
  • Evaluated and revised Jiu Jitsu lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate student-centered learning
  • Monitored student progress through test administration and adapted learning plans to optimize progress
  • Defined and articulated learning outcomes, including measurements, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning.

Water Operator

City of Elgin Water Department
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Perform inspections of plant equipment and chemical distribution systems
  • Collect and prepare samples for laboratory analysis
  • Maintain and flush city hydrants
  • Prepare technical reports based upon findings.

Environmental Protection Specialist I

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
06.2020 - 01.2021
  • Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations
  • Prepared detailed scientific reports or presentations based on findings
  • Served as technical consultant on environmental policies to maintain regulatory compliance
  • Investigated accidents and analyzed root causes to develop corrective action plans
  • Acted as a key on-site member of the incident command system
  • Hazwoper OSHA 40 hour technician certification.

Education

Bachelor of Liberal Arts And Sciences: English -

University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
05.1990

Associate of Arts -

William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL
07.1988

Skills

  • Environmental assessment
  • Compliance inspections
  • Technical Documentation
  • Environmental remediation
  • Communication

Certification

Hazwoper OSHA 40 hour technician certification

Timeline

Quality and Safety Specialist

Illinois American Water
03.2023 - Current

Water Operator

City of Elgin Water Department
01.2021 - 01.2022

Environmental Protection Specialist I

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
06.2020 - 01.2021

Head Instructor

Self
11.2009 - Current

Bachelor of Liberal Arts And Sciences: English -

University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

Associate of Arts -

William Rainey Harper College
Hazwoper OSHA 40 hour technician certification
David Compton