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Donald Wheeler

Lebanon,TN

Summary

Proven achiever with extensive experience in water treatment and forklift material handling, notably with City Of Lebanon and American Corrugated / Georgia Pacific Corp. with a total of 26 years of Different Equipment Operation and Experience in SCADA and RF systems and operational efficiency, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to safety. Skilled in both team collaboration and preventive maintenance, consistently ensuring compliance and enhancing process controls.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 2

City Of Lebanon
08.2004 - 04.2024
  • Tested water samples and made adjustments to remove harmful bacteria and organism to guarantee water safety and quality of taste and smell.
  • Diagnosed and performed minor repairs on Process Machines.
  • Adjusted water treatment levels to correct below-standard variances
  • Activated pumps, valves and processing equipment to move water through treatment processes and added chemicals.
  • Drafted reports and maintained logs on meters for flow
  • Conducted regular inspections of tanks, valves and other equipment to verify compliance with safety and cleanliness standards
  • Operated many Different Pieces of Heavy Equipment such as , a T870 Bobcat , a TL1255 V8 Caterpillar Telehandler and a Caterpillar backhoe, Forklift , Electric pallet jack .
  • Operated and adjusted controls on equipment to purify and clarify water, process or dispose of sludge Blankets in the Clarifiers though wasting to a Thickening tank.
  • Rounds and readings, tests, chemical and equipment usage as required by [State].
  • Optimized water levels in tanks and other systems for best flow.
  • In this roll I Operated Different Process Machines such as Thickener, a Thermal Process system ( ATAD ), A Centrifuge and later was part of the Team that Operated and Ran a Gasification Plant.
  • Controlled operation of variety of water treatment plant equipment, including pumps, filters and chemical feed systems.

Clamp Truck Operator 3rd Shift

American Corrugated / Georgia Pacific Corp
06.1998 - 07.2004
  • Coordinated with team members movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
  • Use of RF Scanner loading system.
  • Skill level 4 of 6; Forklift driver Shipping, Clamp truck operator, Starch and hogger operator, Bander, Stacker tagger.
  • Promoted operational efficiency by safely transporting different Size Rolls of paper to and from Roll room to the corrugator for production orders helping to reduce waste by not ripping, tearing, busting the rolls.
  • Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts or Clamp truck, to transport and load materials Safely.
  • Weighed materials or waste products to record weight or other data on tags or labels for shipment back to the paper mill for recycling.
  • Assessed equipment before shift for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels or leaks from hoses.
  • Received and Unloaded Railcars and Trucks that were shipped from the paper Mill.
  • Safety Training on all Equipment including (DuPont's "STOP" Training,
  • Operated or tended automatic stacking, banding machinery
  • Passionate about learning, training and committed to continual improvement.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bell High School
Bell, CA
05.1987

Skills

  • SCADA
  • Operational Data recording
  • knowledge of NPDES Permits
  • Some Instrumentation calibration, ORP,PH,DO
  • Plant influent and effluent flow Process control testing
  • Flow Meter Monitoring
  • Hazardous Material Handling
  • Thermal Process system ( ATAD )
  • Centrifuge operation
  • Multitasking
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Team Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Chemical Handling
  • Teamwork and Collaborate
  • Active Listening
  • Sample Collection
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Equipment Operation of a TL1255 V8 Caterpillar Telehandler, a T870 Bobcat, and a Caterpillar backhoe, a Electric palletjack, a Exmark 65" Riding mower
  • Decision-Making
  • Attention to Detail
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Reliability
  • Preventive Maintenance

Timeline

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 2

City Of Lebanon
08.2004 - 04.2024

Clamp Truck Operator 3rd Shift

American Corrugated / Georgia Pacific Corp
06.1998 - 07.2004

High School Diploma -

Bell High School
Donald Wheeler