David Garris

• Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies.
• Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments to peers.
• Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
• Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
• Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and down time by adding more controls, QC checks, and inspections.
• Implemented standard operating procedures for continuous improvement. Helped with SOPS for all improvements and shut downs at mill.
• Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs on time.
• Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity by doing one on one meetings with employees to set and maintain goals set .
• Collaborated with leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
• Coordinated project workflows for department maintained shutdowns and planning at mill process work order's .
• Conducted performance reviews each half Year, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
• Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
• Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
• Cultivated professional working relationships with maintenance, Mets, and other supervisors.
• Enhanced processes by pinpointing bottlenecks and working with Mets, and maintenance to resolve.
• Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments to subordinate managers.

• Used hand tools and power tools to maintain, repair and lubricate equipment. Helped develop work order systems and safety sops during tenor in
• Trained new employees on safe and productive water-treatment plant operation. Cut safety incidents by 25% in time in this position by setting standards and developing sops.
• Performed routine maintenance and repairs on water-treatment plant equipment to reduce downtime. Helped develop work order system with engineering to provide better reliability of equipment.
• Operated and adjusted controls on equipment to purify and clarify water, process.
• Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, and slakers regularly.
• Collected water samples to test alkalinity, hardness, and residual levels.
• Disinfected water with chemicals such as Fluoride, flocs, and chlorine in exact concentrations.
• Utilized HMI systems to monitor and control plant operations.
• Conducted regular inspections of tanks, valves and other equipment to verify compliance with safety and cleanliness standards.
• Monitored water production and tested water samples to evaluate quality and safety.
• Monitored HMI system for problems and adjusted controls to maintain efficiency.
• Monitored and adjusted controls to maintain optimal water quality.
• Controlled operation of variety of water treatment plant equipment, including pumps, filters and chemical feed systems.
• Completed laboratory testing to measure pH levels and other water quality parameters.
• Developed and implemented water treatment plant SOPs to streamline training and operations.
• Conducted regular inspections to enforce compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Interpreted data to identify trends and address problems.
• Optimized water levels in tanks and other systems for best flow and quality.
• Monitored water quality and adjusted chemical dosages to meet regulatory standards.
• Prepared reports and documentation related to plant operations.
• Adhered to EPA,DHEC, and Msha regulations.

• Managed operation of variety of water treatment plant equipment, wastewater treatment plant, including overseeing operations, maintenance, upgrades, shutdowns, filters and chemical feed systems. Managed upgrades at water treatment plant and waste water plant. Taking water treatment plant from 24 MGD to 60 MGD plant. Taking wastewater treatment plant from 8 MGD to 48 MGD during my tenors of superintendent. I managed all aspects of upgrades from planning to completion of total projects where CO was issued.
• Managed and adjusted controls on equipment to purify and clarify water, process and dispose of sewage .

Managed all testing to measure pH levels and other water quality parameters to maintain safe water quality.

• Monitored and adjusted controls to maintain optimal water quality.
• Disinfected water with chemicals such as ammonia and chlorine in exact concentrations.
• Adhered to EPA, DHEC, and MSHA regulations.
• Managed and Optimized water levels in tanks and other systems for best flow and quality.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects. During this time I was managing multi plant upgrades at water plant and waste water plant.
• Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
• Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

• Enhanced processes by pinpointing bottlenecks and working with supervisor to resolve.
• Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
• Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
• Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
• Coordinated project workflows within departments with MP3 work order system.
• Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and mangers.
• Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
• Created and implemented strategies for improving operational.
• Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement at both water and wastewater plants.
• Reviewed documentation such as invoices and shipping paperwork for accuracy, and assigned account numbers for accounting to process.
• Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue. implemented new chemical feed systems at both water and wastewater plants to control by SCADA for cost reduction of 15% on reagents used by plants throughout year
• Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
• Located and resolved problems with team production and performance.
• Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production, and shipping.
• Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
• Conducted performance reviews each year, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
• Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.

• Operated and adjusted controls on equipment to purify and clarify water, process or dispose of sewage and generate power.
• Developed and implemented water treatment plant SOPs to streamline training and operations.
• Monitored SCADA system for problems and adjusted controls to maintain efficiency.
• Utilized SCADA systems to monitor and control plant operations.
• Performed routine maintenance and repairs on water-treatment plant equipment to reduce downtime.
• Trained new employees on safe and productive water-treatment plant operation.
• Used hand tools and power tools to maintain, repair and lubricate equipment.
• Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, and slakers regularly.
• Conducted regular inspections of tanks, valves and other equipment to verify compliance with safety and cleanliness standards.
• Completed laboratory testing to measure pH levels and other water quality parameters.
• Monitored and adjusted controls to maintain optimal water quality.
• Monitored water quality and adjusted chemical dosages to meet regulatory standards.

• Read and interpreted digital plans, prepared supplies and developed effective plan of action before beginning work.
• Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
• Inspected and tested lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
• Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
• Measured pole attachments and completed proper fitting and construction according to NESC guidelines.
• Strung cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pulled lines to proper tension.
• Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
• Worked on both dead and energized lines.
• Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
• Analyzed preparation documents to correctly set up installations at job sites.