David Swigart
Anchorage,AK
Summary
Dedicated water treatment plant professional well-versed in collecting and analyzing samples, writing reports and working with SCADA systems. Current level 1 certification in water and waste water .
I would like to find employment that would help me achieve my goals of achieving level 3's in water and waste water operation
I have a proven track record of long term employment
Used to working overtime hours
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Coeur Mining
Juneau, AK
04.2017 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of plant operations, including daily logs and regulatory documentation.
- Adhered to EPA and MSHA regulations.
- Collected water samples to test PH, Total chlorine, Aluminum, Copper, Nitrate, Sulfate, Manganese, NTU
- Monitored water quality and adjusted chemical dosages to meet regulatory standards.
- Cross trained coworkers on plant operations
- Interpreted data to identify trends and address problems.
- Utilized SCADA systems to monitor and control plant operations.
- Operated equipment such as front-end loaders and forklifts,
- Improved overall water quality by monitoring key parameters, adjusting treatment processes, and managing chemical dosages.
- Enhanced water treatment efficiency by optimizing plant operations and conducting routine maintenance.
- Treated water with chemicals such as ferric chloride, polymer, caustic potash and potassium permanganate.
- Controlled water levels in ponds and sumps for best flow and quality.
- Conducted regular visual inspections of tanks, valves and other equipment to verify compliance with safety and cleanliness standards.
- Weighed, wasted and pressed sludge to maintain proper recirculation and rake torque in conventional treatment plant
Water Treatment Plant Operator/Camp Maintenance
NANA Staffing
Oooguruk Island North Slope
03.2015 - 07.2016
- Maintained accurate records of plant operations, including daily logs
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Enhanced water treatment efficiency by optimizing plant operations and conducting routine maintenance.
- Disinfected water with chlorine in exact concentrations.
- Oversaw reverse osmosis system used to treat drinking water.
- Activated pumps, valves and processing equipment to move water through treatment processes and added chemicals.
- Calibrated pH, DO and NTU meters
- Oversaw activated sludge with membrane bioreactor system used to wastewater water.
- Mixed powdered caustic soda following strict safe handling rules
- Preformed many artic operational preparations and checks for winter season including winterizing, temperature checks and monitoring a dry fire suppression system
- Preformed all aspects of camp including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, HVAC and electrical.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on water-treatment plant equipment
- Monitored water quality and adjusted chemical dosages to meet regulatory standards.
- Monitored water production and tested water samples to evaluate quality and safety.
Camp Maintenance/Water Treatment Plant Assistant
NMS
Milne Point
03.2007 - 10.2014
- Following direction from WTPO
- Packing 50lbs bags of Soda Ash upstairs
- Mixing calcium hypochlorite following proper safety rules
- Preforming an MLSS weight everyday to ensure proper solids in mixed liquor
- Adjust valves to waste from Mix liquor to open digester
- All aspects of monitoring and mainlining a vacuum collection systems in artic conditions including but not limited to actuator replacement trouble shooting clogs & malfunctioning actuators finding misc. vacuum leaks, testing grey water valves for proper function
- Many different temperature checks and resolving problems with electric heaters in the underbelly of the camp
Roofer
Rain Proof Roofing
Anchorage, AK
05.2004 - 04.2007
Education
GED -
Nine Star Enterprises
Anchorage, AK2004
Skills
- Chemical Handling
- Backwash procedures
- Water testing
- Laboratory Testing
- Artic experience
- Proven shift worker
- Skilled forklift operator
- System monitoring
- Preventive Maintenance
Certification
Water treatment level 1 with level 2 passed time needed
waste water treatment level 1
Timeline
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Coeur Mining
04.2017 - Current
Water Treatment Plant Operator/Camp Maintenance
NANA Staffing
03.2015 - 07.2016
Camp Maintenance/Water Treatment Plant Assistant
NMS
03.2007 - 10.2014
Roofer
Rain Proof Roofing
05.2004 - 04.2007
GED -
Nine Star Enterprises