Eric Stewart
Water Resources
Buckeye,Arizona
Summary
Dedicated and safety-focused professional with over 20 years of hands-on experience in high-stakes healthcare operating room environments and municipal water production operations. Proven expertise in surgical support, equipment preparation, patient safety, process monitoring, regulatory compliance, and advanced water/wastewater system management. Strong attention to detail, leadership in shift operations, and adaptability across fast-paced technical roles.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Water Production Operator 1 & 2 / Primary Operator
City of Buckeye Water Resources
01.2017 - Current
- Operate and monitor water treatment and production systems at multiple facilities, including serving as Primary Operator of the North Airport Road Water Campus (2021-Present), ensuring safe, reliable potable water supply for the growing community.
- Perform routine inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of pumps, valves, chemical feeders, treatment processes, and other production equipment to maintain system integrity and water quality.
- Monitor critical water quality parameters, adjust treatment processes and ensure full compliance with ADEQ and federal regulations.
- Document daily operations, collect and analyze samples, respond to system alarms, and implement corrective actions to prevent disruptions and maintain continuous service.
- Acted as Lead Operator on Sundays for approximately 2 years while assigned to the Sunday–Wednesday shift, overseeing shift operations, coordinating team activities, guiding junior staff, and making real-time decisions on process control and safety.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on safety protocols, emergency response planning, infrastructure improvements, and facility expansions in a high-volume municipal utility environment.
Core Tech in Surgery
HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Served as a key member of the surgical team, supporting operative procedures in a fast-paced hospital environment.
- Prepared operating rooms, sterilized and organized surgical instruments, and ensured availability of supplies for various procedures.
- Assisted with patient positioning, draping, and maintaining sterile fields during surgeries.
- Collaborated closely with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists to promote patient safety and procedural efficiency.
Anesthesia Tech
Banner Boswell Medical Center
01.2005 - 01.2015
- Prepared, sterilized, and maintained anesthesia equipment and supplies for surgical cases, ensuring readiness for anesthesiologists.
- Assisted in monitoring patient vital signs and supporting anesthesia administration under supervision.
- Set up operating rooms, transported patients, and maintained inventory of anesthesia-related materials.
- Progressed from Surgical Nursing Assistant role (initially supporting patient prep, sterile processing, and OR turnover) to specialized Anesthesia Tech position through demonstrated reliability and technical proficiency.
- Contributed to infection control, safety protocols, and efficient OR turnover in a high-volume regional medical center.
Education
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University of Oregon
Eugene, ORundefined
Portland Community College
Portland, ORundefined
Lakeridge High School
01.1997
Skills
Advanced Water Treatment Operations & Process Control (Grade 3 Certified)
Primary Facility Oversight & Lead Shift Supervision
Wastewater & Collections Systems Management (Grade 1 Certified)
Regulatory Compliance (ADEQ, Healthcare & Municipal Utility Standards)
Equipment Troubleshooting, Maintenance & Optimization
Water Quality Monitoring, Sampling & Adjustment
Patient/Process Safety & Infection Control
Team Leadership & Collaboration in High-Stress Environments
Documentation, Reporting & Quality Assurance
Certification
- Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ)
- Water Treatment Grade 3
- Wastewater Grade 1
- Collections Grade 1
Timeline
Water Production Operator 1 & 2 / Primary Operator
City of Buckeye Water Resources
01.2017 - Current
Core Tech in Surgery
HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2017
Anesthesia Tech
Banner Boswell Medical Center
01.2005 - 01.2015
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University of Oregon
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Portland Community College
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Lakeridge High School