David Gilbert
Farmerville,LA
Summary
Certified Treatment Specialist with many years of diverse and progressive wastewater and sewage treatment experience. Water treatment expert and hands-on practitioner with operational, analytical and maintenance proficiency across full spectrum of wastewater systems and equipment. Deeply committed to efficient and clean plant operation for economical, environmental, and public safety reasons. I am also well-versed in general building maintenance, with experience in electrical work.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1999
1999
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Town of Sterlington
Sterlington, Louisiana
08.2008 - Current
- Operated and monitored wastewater treatment processes daily.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment and facilities.
- Maintained accurate records of operational data and maintenance logs.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical issues in treatment systems.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards.
- Participated in training new operators on safety protocols and procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize plant operations.
- Managed chemical dosing and sampling for water quality analysis.
- Operated valves, pumps, blowers and aeration systems to control flow and processing of wastewater.
- Maintained records of process operations including flows rates, chemical dosages, test results, maintenance activities and other relevant data.
- Sampled and tested wastewater, applied chemical dosing, received chemical shipments, and performed wastewater plant preventive maintenance and minor corrective maintenance.
- Performed daily inspections of the facility and equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Investigated operational problems related to process control systems or mechanical components within the system.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers when discussing operation issues or troubleshooting problems.
- Calibrated instruments such as meters, controllers and gauges on a regular basis to maintain accuracy levels.
- Monitored, adjusted, and maintained chemical feed systems for pH control, chlorine disinfection, and sludge conditioning.
- Monitored plant supervisory control and data acquisition system (SCADA), calibrated gauges, meters and controls and recorded readings for next shift.
- Ran and operated regulators, diversion chambers, tide gates, pumps, sludge collecting treatment and disposal equipment, blowers, compressors, motors and oil purifying equipment.
- Analyzed data collected from various sources such as lab reports or instrument readings then made necessary adjustments accordingly.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving spills or malfunctions at the plant site.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable environmental regulations regarding water quality standards.
- Participated in safety meetings; adhered strictly to safety rules while performing duties.
- Handled chlorine offloading, cleaned wastewater collection, treatment, and reclamation-related equipment and facilities and performed periodic building maintenance.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as filter backwashing and cleaning tanks according to scheduled preventive maintenance programs.
- Tested wastewater samples for pollutants using standard laboratory tests such as BOD and COD, ammonia, total suspended solids, oil and grease and other parameters.
- Performed watch duties and maintenance for plant chlorination equipment, centrifuges, heat exchanger equipment, boilers, valves, pipes and meters.
- Assisted in the development of operating procedures for new processes or modifications to existing processes.
- Provided technical guidance to staff members assigned to assist in the operation of the plant.
- Trained new personnel on safe work practices associated with operating a wastewater treatment facility.
Education
Farmerville High School
Farmerville, LASkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Chemical dosing
- SCADA operation
- Process optimization
- Regulatory compliance
- Team collaboration
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
Certification
Level 2 Wastewater Treatment State certification
Level 2 wastewater collection State certification
Timeline
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Town of Sterlington
08.2008 - Current
Farmerville High School