Donald Rapp
Cranberry Township,PA
Summary
Experienced Water Treatment Plant Operator with a strong background in compliance testing and operational efficiency. Proven track record in SCADA systems and team leadership, enhancing safety and quality in water supply management. Focused on advancing in manufacturing roles, leveraging skills in machinery operation, quality control, and safety management.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Beaver County Treatment Plant Senior Operator
01.2019 - Current
Water Treatment Plant Operator
West View Water Authority
West View, USA
07.1999 - Current
- Managed daily operations of water treatment plant, collaborating with management and staff to ensure smooth workflow.
- Led Baden plant lab, maintained stock for daily testing, and ensured equipment met DEP standards for compliance and safety.
- West View Water Authority is located in West View, Pennsylvania and supplies water to 32 municipalities and over 200,000 people in portions of Allegheny, Beaver and Butler counties of Pennsylvania. West View Water Authority has two water treatment plants: The original plant is located on the tip of Neville Island along the shore of the Ohio River and has a capacity of 40 million gallons per day. The new water treatment plant is located in Baden, PA and has a capacity of 15 million gallons per day. Both plants’ source water is surface water obtained from intake structures in the Ohio River.
Neville Island Treatment Plant Operator
01.2017 - 01.2019
Assistant Operator
01.2016 - 01.2017
Relief Operator/Maintenance man/Operator
01.2013 - 01.2016
Crew leader North Shore Distribution
01.2007 - 01.2013
Second class utility man
01.2004 - 01.2007
Third class utility man
10.1999 - 01.2004
Custodian
07.1999 - 10.1999
Education
High School Diploma -
North Hills Senior High School
Pittsburgh, PA06.1995
Skills
- Water treatment
- SCADA systems
- Process monitoring and control
- Compliance testing
- Regulatory knowledge and compliance
- Quality assurance and checks
- Environmental safety
- Operations management
- Preventative maintenance strategies
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Machinery maintenance and operation
- Inspections and reviews expertise
- Control system monitoring techniques
- Issue identification and troubleshooting
- Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Operational documentation practices
- Health and safety compliance
- Operational efficiency improvements
- Cost reduction strategies
- Workflow coordination and management
- Heavy lifting and materials handling
- Loading and unloading operations
- Forklift operation skills
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Effective communication skills
- Verbal and written communication proficiency
- Problem solving and resolution
- Attention to detail
- Time management strategies
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Forklift operation skills
Certification
- Class A,E Certified Operator, 2024, D.E.P. State of Pennsylvania, 1,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14
- Completed Trench Shoring Class
- Completed Forklift Training
- Completed D.E.P. 'Securing Drinking Water and Wastewater Facilities'
- Completed Safe Driving and Defensive Driving Certifications
Volunteer Experience
- West View Volunteer Fire Department, 1995, Present, Former Captain, Chief Safety Officer, Department President, Former EMT
- Pennsylvania Freemasons Perry-Ionic Lodge 796, 2003, Present, Worshipful Master 2007
Overview
West View Water Authority, West View, Pennsylvania, supplies water to 32 municipalities and over 200,000 people in portions of Allegheny, Beaver and Butler counties of Pennsylvania., The original plant is located on the tip of Neville Island along the shore of the Ohio River, 40 million gallons per day, The new water treatment plant is located in Baden, PA, 15 million gallons per day, Both plants’ source water is surface water obtained from intake structures in the Ohio River.
Timeline
Beaver County Treatment Plant Senior Operator
01.2019 - Current
Neville Island Treatment Plant Operator
01.2017 - 01.2019
Assistant Operator
01.2016 - 01.2017
Relief Operator/Maintenance man/Operator
01.2013 - 01.2016
Crew leader North Shore Distribution
01.2007 - 01.2013
Second class utility man
01.2004 - 01.2007
Third class utility man
10.1999 - 01.2004
Water Treatment Plant Operator
West View Water Authority
07.1999 - Current
Custodian
07.1999 - 10.1999
High School Diploma -
North Hills Senior High School