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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
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
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
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
05.2004 - 04.2007

Education

GED -

Nine Star Enterprises
Anchorage, AK
2004

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

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