Douglas McIntosh
Operator
Sisters,OR
Summary
Utility Tech II with working knowledge of Heavy Machinery, Pipe laying and treatment processes to manage wastewater operations and promote environmental responsibility. Maintains water quality standards by effectively operating equipment and resolving minor technical issues. Demonstrated mathematical competence, mechanical skills, problem-solving and good communication skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility Tech IIWastewater Treatment Plant Operator
City Of Sisters
01.2008 - 08.2023
- Activated pumps, valves and processing equipment to move water through treatment processes and added chemicals.
- Calibrated pH, DO and chlorine meters to support proper working order for daily inspections.
- Drafted reports and maintained logs on meter readings, tests, chemical and equipment usage as required by OR.
- Tested water samples and made adjustments to remove harmful bacteria and organism to guarantee water safety and quality of taste and smell.
- Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, backhoes and excavators regularly.
- Controlled operation of variety of water treatment plant equipment, including pumps, filters and chemical feed systems.
- Monitored and adjusted controls to maintain optimal water quality.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Used hand tools and power tools to maintain, repair and lubricate equipment.
- Maintained public water systems using hand tools to repair and adjust equipment and machines.
- Optimized water levels in tanks and other systems for best flow and quality.
- Collected water samples to test alkalinity, hardness, and residual levels.
- Planned and performed preventive maintenance on engines, motors, pumps, controls and chemical feed systems.
- Loaded and unloaded heavy objects, dirt and other materials on-site.
- Drove construction equipment to excavate and grade land on road beds.
- Coordinated machine actions with other crew member activities by positioning and moving loads to necessary locations.
- Implemented strict safety measures on job sites, reducing accident.
- Performed equipment inspections before and after each shift, turning in equipment logs to supervisor.
- Checked to make sure that trench excavations met correct depth.
- Employed safe digging practices in line with machine capabilities and limitations to prevent hazards.
- Operated excavator to dig on and around live utilities in underground or telecom utility fields.
- Handled all repairs for sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
- Assembled and installed underground pipe, fittings and valves of various sizes.
- Diagnosed and performed minor repairs on laboratory instrumentation and maintained lab and field equipment in safe, clean and efficient condition.
Equipment Operator
Judson Construction
06.2006 - 12.2007
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Winston Churchill High School
Eugene, OR06.2000
Skills
- NPDES Permits
- Wastewater Distribution
- Testing Devices
- Basic Tools
- Community Relations
- Adjusting Chemical Levels
- Water Sampling
- Quality Reporting
- Critical Thinking
- Wastewater Treatment Plant Design
- Feeding Pumps
- Worker Oversight
- Pipe Installation
- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
- Customer Satisfaction
- Dissolved Oxygen Meters
- Machine Operations
- Equipment Operations
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
Utility Tech IIWastewater Treatment Plant Operator
City Of Sisters
01.2008 - 08.2023
Equipment Operator
Judson Construction
06.2006 - 12.2007
High School Diploma -
Winston Churchill High School
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