Donald Gifford
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Technically-minded professional with extensive experience in controlling, monitoring, and maintaining equipment and treatment processes in wastewater treatment plants.
Knowledgeable in executing advanced water treatment techniques and equipment used in reverse osmosis process. Skilled in operating treatment plant machines and equipment with keen focus on purifying water for industrial use and human consumption. Proven track record of monitoring system operation by reading and interpreting test results, and meter / gauge readings. Capable of collecting samples and conducting comprehensive chemical analysis of wastewater at multiple points in plant process. Expert in operating valves, gates, and pumps to adjust water flows and chemical injection rates. Proficient in adjusting controls to achieve maximum operational efficiencies. Out-of-the-box thinker and creative problem solver with exceptional analytical, time management, relationship building, and organizational skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Water Distribution Operator
Vectrus
02.2023 - Current
- Provided 300,000 gallons of safe drinking water for over 5,000 U.S. Soldiers and Civilians
- Monitored water production and tested water samples to evaluate quality and safety.
- Prepared reports and documentation related to plant operations.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on water-treatment plant equipment to reduce downtime.
- Monitored water quality and adjusted chemical dosages to meet regulatory standards.
- Collected water samples to test alkalinity, hardness, and residual levels.
- Developed and implemented water treatment plant SOPs to streamline training and operations.
Reverse Osmosis / Chemical Pump Operator
Amentum
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Troubleshot and repaired day-to-day operational issues to keep productivity levels high and prevent safety hazards.
- Conducted daily inspections of surface equipment and pumps to identify and address seal leaks, improper priming and other minor operational inefficiencies.
- Cultivated habit of continually assessing outputs resulting from current production methods to identify and implement improvements to productivity.
- Inspected facilities routinely for operational safety and environmental compliance.
- Operated special equipment and performed maintenance on Rowpu-1 ,WTA-60 , TWPS, and Chemical Dosing Pumps .
Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator
Vectrus
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Processed over 180,000 gallons daily of untreated water to meet safety regulation before releasing into environment
- Operate and perform preventive maintenance for large wastewater treatment systems
- Collect and deliver water / sewage samples to labs for conducting in-depth analysis
- Monitor variations in operating conditions as well as interpret meter / gauge readings and tests results to identify load requirements
- Streamline routine operations to ensure seamless workflow
- Regulated flow of water and raw sewage through filtering, settling, aeration, and sludge digestion processes; operated and controlled pumps, engines, and generators
- Minimized impurities while adjusting valves and regulating water through filter beds
- Secured zero safety incidents by executing safety standards and procedures.
- Calibrated pH, DO and chlorine meters to support proper working order for daily inspections.
- Activated pumps, valves and processing equipment to move water through treatment processes and added chemicals.
- Conducted BOD testing weekly
Wastewater Operator
Carolina Water Services
08.2016 - 02.2020
- Utilized Swepco / UV filters and clarifiers for facilities cleaning
- Measured settling rate of solids in water source by using Settleometer and Centrifuge test
- Maintained quality of water in accordance with state standards while conducting daily checks such as pH, TSS, TDS, Phosphate, Chloramine, Ammonia test, total and free chlorine as needed
- Ensured effective maintenance of wells systems by adjusting chemical flow rates and adding various chemicals, such as sodium bisulfite, chlorine, Ferric acid, caustic, and lime.
- Tested water samples and made adjustments to remove harmful bacteria and organism to guarantee water safety and quality of taste and smell.
- Calibrated pH, DO and chlorine meters to support proper working order for daily inspections.
- Conducted routine sampling of drinking water and public water following standard operating procedures.
- Controlled operation of variety of water treatment plant equipment, including pumps, filters and chemical feed systems.
- Conducted BOD testing weekly
Water Purification Specialist | ROWPU OPERATOR
Kellogg Brown & Root
12.2009 - 05.2011
- Enabled effective implementation of reverse osmosis systems
- Maintained proper levels for chlorination while operating chlorine pumps
- Provided strategic support in placing water treatment equipment aimed at boosting operational efficiency
- Conducted execution of TDS, PH, chlorine, and turbidity checks daily
- Regulated equipment as per water consumption and demand as well as supervised detailed logs for water checks and distribution
- Delivered quality performances while steering all activities related to laboratory safety.
Water Purification Specialist
US Army, Hunter Army
04.2006 - 10.2009
- Provided strategic and pro-active maintenance support throughout U.S
- Army
- Engaged in organizing effective preventive maintenance schedules
- Installed and operated water purification equipment
- Regulated equipment in accordance with water consumption and demand
- Identified various malfunctions, such as pumps leaks and worn bearings while performing inspection of equipment
- Improved methods to turn valves, pulls levers, and flips switches with focus on operating and controlling turbine motor driven pumps transferring water from reservoir to treatment plant and processed water to consumer.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Johnson And Wales University
Charlotte NC12.2015
Water Purification Specialist Certificate, US Army Quarter Master School Water Treatment & Plant Operations Certificate -
US Army
US Army10.2009
Skills
- Water Testing
- Customer Service
- Work Orders
- Pump Maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Chemical Handling
- Documentation Skills
- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
- Sample Collecting
- SCADA Operations Knowledge
- Sludge Disposal
- Monitoring Gauges
- Filtration and Purification
Certification
Waste Water Operator 1
C-Well Operator
Water Treatment Specialist US Army
S.C. Water Distribution Trainee
Maximo Asset Management And Operations
Timeline
Water Distribution Operator
Vectrus
02.2023 - Current
Reverse Osmosis / Chemical Pump Operator
Amentum
08.2022 - 01.2023
Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator
Vectrus
04.2022 - 08.2022
Wastewater Operator
Carolina Water Services
08.2016 - 02.2020
Water Purification Specialist | ROWPU OPERATOR
Kellogg Brown & Root
12.2009 - 05.2011
Water Purification Specialist
US Army, Hunter Army
04.2006 - 10.2009
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Johnson And Wales University
Water Purification Specialist Certificate, US Army Quarter Master School Water Treatment & Plant Operations Certificate -
US Army
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