Drew Dickey
Maurepas,LA
Summary
Professional And Dependable.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Custodian
Post Office USPS
Mena, AR
05.2024 - 04.2026
- Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring an adequate stock level at all times
- Complete routine inspections of facilities, identifying maintenance needs and reporting them to the appropriate department
- Perform daily cleaning and maintenance tasks of six post offices to ensure a clean and safe environment for all staff and visitors
- Train new team members on company policies, procedures, and best practices for keeping all buildings clean
- Participate in various training sessions to enhance leadership capabilities, including communication, decision-making, and strategic thinking
- Managed lawn care services for six Post Office facilities, ensuring well-maintained grounds., maintain lawn and grounds of six Post Office facilities on a daily basis
- Oversee the maintenance and repair of equipment, ensuring proper functioning and minimizing downtime
- Recognized as a leader among colleagues, providing guidance and support for office operations. to meet all office needs
Water Treatment Plant Operator II
Beaver Water District
Lowell, AR
12.2011 - 01.2023
- Oversaw and managed water and wastewater treatment processes, including sludge stages, primary and secondary clarification, and solids thickening, ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulations at Beaver Water District for 15 years.
- Proficient in utilizing SCADA systems and advanced instrumentation for operational monitoring of a 140 MGD plant, which includes remote monitoring and control systems, alarm management and operational problem solving.
- Conduct meticulous tests, collect samples, and interpret data to maintain optimal water quality.
- Executed remote starting and stopping of pumps based on daily demands, optimizing energy use through loadshedding with generator support.
- Skilled in adjusting flow rates, chemical dosages, and parameters to maximize process efficiency, including chlorination for disinfection.
- Regulated plant influent and effluent, enforcing security protocols while overseeing access controls and security camera systems.
- Point of contact during emergency situations, including maintenance personnel, cities, and upper management.
- Maintain professionalism in handling inquiries and communication related to plant operations, serving as a leader in the department.
Laboratory Technician
Beaver Water District
Lowell, AR
12.2007 - 12.2011
- Collect water samples for lab analysis; perform both routine and complex water tasks at our on-site state certified laboratory.
- Handled acids and toxic chemicals, implementing safety measures to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Utilize independent judgement in planning and maintaining lab conditions, conduct investigations, and report findings concerning quality control problems.
- Maintained and calibrated meters for accurate sample testing, routinely assessing parameters including pH, nitrates, nitrites, and various metals to ensure water quality standards.
- Conducted weekly DT profiles of lake depths and water conditions using data sonde equipment, examined algae under microscope, and served as a leader in maintaining laboratory standards.
Lake Warden
Central Arkansas Water
Little Rock, AR
05.2004 - 08.2006
- Patrolled watershed areas of Lake Winona and Lake Maumelle by boat, truck, and on foot.
- Maintained park bathrooms, lawn, and performed overall custodial duties.
- Inspected boat docks for repairs, pipeline for washes, leaks, and obstructions, and watershed for fences, timber cuttings, and new roads to ensure safety and compliance.
- Enforced regulations for commercial marinas, fishing, boating, and lake use, issuing summons tickets to violators to maintain order and safety.
- Monitored dam structure and water levels, collected samples for lab analysis, and ensured chain-of-custody compliance while maintaining park and parking grounds and effectively communicating with diverse visitors.
Education
Garland County Community College
Skills
- Productivity software
- Ignition SCADA
- Dispatching
- Employee Relations
- Public Speaking
- Attention to detail
- PLC communication
- Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)
- Power plant experience
Certification
- Coast Guard Boaters Safety Course, 05/01/06, Present
- Arkansas Game and Fish Boating Education, 05/01/06, Present
- Basic Police Auxiliary, 02/01/05, Present
- Homeland Security Domestic Violence, 01/01/05, Present
- Arkansas Hunters Education Instructor, 02/01/04, Present
- AED Certification
- Arkansas grade IV Water Distribution Operator, 03/01/09, 06/30/27
- Arkansas grade IV Water Treatment Operator, 10/01/08, 06/30/27
- ADEQ Advanced Industrial Wastewater, 09/01/21, 06/30/25
- CPR/First Aid, 10/01/21, 09/30/23
Awards
- Frontline Fighter Award, 06/01/20, Awarded Frontline Fighter award for positive attitude and keeping staff spirits high during pandemic.
- Merit Award, 04/01/17, Received Merit award on two separate occasions for going above and beyond.
Groups
AWWA, American Water Works Association member
Timeline
Custodian
Post Office USPS
05.2024 - 04.2026
Water Treatment Plant Operator II
Beaver Water District
12.2011 - 01.2023
Laboratory Technician
Beaver Water District
12.2007 - 12.2011
Lake Warden
Central Arkansas Water
05.2004 - 08.2006
Garland County Community College