Summary
Overview
Work History
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Certification
Accomplishments
Timeline

David Stringer

Winfield,Tennessee

Summary

Dedicated and certified Grade 4 Water Treatment Operator with 9 years of experience in water treatment operations, laboratory testing, reporting, and system maintenance. Skilled in optimizing plant efficiency through process improvements and automation, including the successful overhaul of reporting systems to save valuable labor hours. Demonstrated strong leadership skills by effectively managing night shift operations and mentoring certification candidates to achieve success.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

Water Plant Operator / Technical Lead

Oneida Water & Wastewater
05.2023 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations by monitoring water treatment operations closely.
  • Designed and implemented an Excel-based automated reporting system, saving dozens of man-hours per month
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operation of the water treatment plant during scheduled shifts.
  • Assisted in training new hires to ensure they were well-equipped for their roles as Water Plant Operators.
  • Increased operational efficiency with thorough inspections of all pumps, valves, meters, and other essential equipment.

Night Shift Lead Operator

Consolidated Utility District
11.2015 - 02.2022
  • Supervised night shift operations, ensuring smooth plant functionality and compliance
  • Trained and managed a team of operators, overseeing daily maintenance and reporting
  • Conducted water quality tests and addressed any treatment adjustments as needed
  • Ensured smooth handover between shifts by maintaining clear communication channels with day shift leads.
  • Trained other night shift staff for their grade 3 and 4 exams, resulting in a 100% pass rate.

Inventory Team Lead

RGIS
01.2012 - 04.2014
  • Led a team of 10 counters to conduct inventory for all middle tennessee region Auto Zones.
  • Achieved highest rank at earliest possible opportunity.
  • Effectively managed personnel resources during periods of high workload, ensuring adequate coverage without sacrificing quality or efficiency.
  • My team and I had the highest possible scores from customer satisfaction surveys.

Skills

  • Water Treatment Proficiency
  • SCADA system operation
  • State MOR / BACT / Etc reporting
  • Excel, Visual Basic, Macros
  • IT and tech support
  • Collaborative Leadership
  • Sample collection & laboratory prodedures

Certification

  • Water Treatment Grade 4
  • Front End Development Bootcamp Certification

Accomplishments

  • Developed new operations and reporting system which reduced reporting labor hours by 30% and errors by 25%.
  • Operators I tutored achieved a 100% exam pass rate.
  • Worked with office staff and management to more efficiently track expenses, leading to a 12% increase in net income for the water department.
  • Taken over training for all new operators in current and previous role.

Timeline

Water Plant Operator / Technical Lead - Oneida Water & Wastewater
05.2023 - Current
Night Shift Lead Operator - Consolidated Utility District
11.2015 - 02.2022
Inventory Team Lead - RGIS
01.2012 - 04.2014

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