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Dillon Anthony Waterman

Cherry Hill,New Jersey

Summary

I am a skilled water process engineer with 30 years of experience in the water industry. I have a strong background in chemical and environmental engineering and specialize in evaluating alternative treatment methods and developing conceptual and detailed designs for water and wastewater treatment facilities.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr Engineering Project Manager

American Water Works
10.2022 - Current

· Monitor and manage budgets and schedules for multiple large and complex Capital Investment Projects and programs of varying scope.

· Drive efficiency into project delivery through the monitoring of delivery metrics.

· Deliver assigned Capital Projects in accordance with policies and procedures set for in the Capital Investment Management (CIM) system to meet asset needs.

· Interact with Operations personnel to ensure project delivery program meets operations needs.

· Conduct process evaluations and facility inspections to identify capital improvements necessary to reliably meet future water supply needs.

· Design bench-scale and pilot-scale systems to optimize existing water treatment processes and evaluate source water treatability to select the most suitable and economical treatment process.

· Develop conceptual and detailed designs fornew and existing treatment facilities.

· Prepare, or manage via third party consulting firms technical, bidding and contractual documents associated with the delivery of assigned capital investment projects.

· Review engineering submittals including feasibility studies, basis of design memorandums, engineer’s reports, design drawings, design specifications and shop drawings for accuracy and conformity with existing systems and engineering standards.

· Oversee scope and quality of work to achieve the intent of all design concepts, regulatory and company standards.

· Serve as technical resource during construction, commissioning and initial operation of water systems.

· Perform corrosion control treatment evaluations and develop corrosion control treatment strategies to mitigate premise lead and copper corrosion.

· Contribute to the development of American Water Engineering Standards and specifications.

· Serve as technical expert in several drinking water treatment processes including high-rate clarification and granular media filtration, membrane treatment, aeration, adsorption, ion exchange and chlorine, ozone, and UV disinfection.

Engineering Project Manager

American Water Works
08.2015 - 10.2022

· Perform engineering calculations and contribute to the preparation of engineering and project reports.

· Conduct field investigations, develop engineering cost estimates and prepare design sketches and drawings.

· Monitor and manage budgets and schedules for several medium to small Capital Investment Projects and programs of moderate scope and complexity.

· Deliver assigned Capital Projects in accordance with policies and procedures set for in the Capital Investment Management (CIM) system to meet asset needs.

· Interact with Operations personnel to ensure project delivery program meets operations needs.

· Design bench-scale and pilot-scale systems to optimize existing water treatment processes.

· Develop conceptual designs for new and existing treatment facilities.

· Prepare, or manage via third party consulting firms.

· Review engineering submittals for accuracy and conformity with existing systems and engineering standards.

· Oversee scope and quality of work to achieve the intent of all design concepts, regulatory and company standards.

· Serve as technical resource during construction, commissioning and initial operation of water systems.

Design Engineer

American Water Works
03.2008 - 08.2015

· Conduct process evaluations and facility inspections to identify capital improvements necessary to reliably meet future water supply needs.

· Optimize water and wastewater treatment processes by reviewing existing treatment processes and conducting bench-scale and pilot studies.

· Prepare or manage via third party consulting firms, technical, bidding and contractual documents associated with delivery of assigned capital investment projects.

· Review engineering submittals for accuracy and conformity with existing systems and engineering standards.

· Oversee scope and quality of work to achieve the intent of all design concepts and company standards for capacity, performance, reliability, safety and regulatory compliance.

· Serve as technical resource during construction, commissioning and initial operation of water systems.

· Contribute to the development of Engineering Standards and specifications.

Education

Masters of Applied Science (M.A.Sc) - Environmental Engineering

University of Ottawa
01.2008

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Hons. - Chemical and Process Engineering

University of the West Indies (UWI)
01.1994

Diploma in Chemical Technology -

University of Technology (Formerly College of Arts, Science and Technology)
01.1991

Skills

  • Scheduling and planning
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Performance improvements
  • Engineering design

Certification

Certificate of training in Construction Safety and Health (OSHA)

Certificate of training in ARC Flash Protection (American Water)

Certificate in ArcView, (Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.)


Timeline

Sr Engineering Project Manager

American Water Works
10.2022 - Current

Engineering Project Manager

American Water Works
08.2015 - 10.2022

Design Engineer

American Water Works
03.2008 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Hons. - Chemical and Process Engineering

University of the West Indies (UWI)

Diploma in Chemical Technology -

University of Technology (Formerly College of Arts, Science and Technology)

Masters of Applied Science (M.A.Sc) - Environmental Engineering

University of Ottawa