Donald King
North East,PA
Summary
At Winland Foods, Inc., I excelled as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator and Mechanic, mastering equipment maintenance and chemical feed system operation. My proactive approach in optimizing chemical usage reduced costs by 20%, while my leadership in training new operators ensured high-quality team performance. Renowned for meticulous record-keeping and regulatory compliance, I significantly enhanced water quality and plant efficiency.
comprehensive background in wastewater treatment operations.
Professional operator with hands-on experience in wastewater treatment processes and systems management. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving operational efficiency, consistently adaptable to evolving demands. Skilled in monitoring and maintaining equipment, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and implementing safety protocols. Reliable and goal-oriented, contributing to overall success and sustainability of plant operations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator and Mechanic
Winland Foods,Inc.
01.2008 - Current
- Activated pumps, valves and processing equipment to move water through treatment processes and added chemicals.
- Managed chemical inventory levels, liaising with suppliers to maintain adequate stock for uninterrupted plant operations.
- Calibrated pH, DO and chlorine meters to support proper working order for daily inspections.
- Maintained regulatory compliance with state and federal environmental guidelines through diligent monitoring and reporting of plant operations.
- Drafted reports and maintained logs on meter readings, tests, chemical and equipment usage as required by [State].
- Conducted routine laboratory tests to monitor water quality parameters, adjusting treatment processes accordingly for optimal results.
- Ensured proper handling of biosolids produced from treatment processes, coordinating with disposal facilities for appropriate transportation and disposal methods.
- Trained new operators on standard procedures, ensuring consistent quality across all team members.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting daily operations data, trend analysis, and recommendations for continuous improvement opportunities within the facility.
- Diagnosed and performed minor repairs on laboratory instrumentation and maintained lab and field equipment in safe, clean and efficient condition.
- Adjusted water treatment levels to correct below-standard variances
- Ensured compliance with environmental regulations by keeping detailed records of operations and waste management practices.
- Conducted routine maintenance on treatment plant equipment to prevent unexpected downtimes.
- Played critical role in achieving regulatory compliance, meticulously documenting processes and outcomes.
- Optimized chemical usage to treat wastewater effectively, minimizing costs while maintaining quality.
- Used hand tools and power tools to maintain, repair and lubricate equipment.
- Conducted regular inspections of tanks, valves and other equipment to verify compliance with safety and cleanliness standards.
- Monitored and adjusted controls to maintain optimal water quality.
- Controlled operation of variety of water treatment plant equipment, including pumps, filters and chemical feed systems.
- Completed laboratory testing to measure pH levels and other water quality parameters.
- Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, and slakers regularly.
- Conducted routine sampling following standard operating procedures.
- Repaired and replaced chemical pumps and controllers.
- Installed and repaired motors and water processing pumps.
Education
High School Diploma -
North East School District
North East, PA01-2008
Skills
- Plant inspection procedures
- Flow meter monitoring
- Pump stations
- Hazardous material handling
- Instrumentation calibration
- Record keeping accuracy
- Water sampling
- Wastewater treatment
- Preventive Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment maintenance
- Chemical feed system operation
Timeline
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator and Mechanic
Winland Foods,Inc.
01.2008 - Current
High School Diploma -
North East School District
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