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Fred Caylor
Daleville,AL
Summary
Professional Treatment Specialist with a responsible background in operating, maintaining, and repairing wastewater collection and treatment systems and water treatment and distribution systems. Over 20 years of experience in public utilities with a Grade II Water Certification and a Grade II Wastewater Certification from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. Well-versed in collecting and analyzing samples, writing reports, and working with SCADA systems. Have a working knowledge of the Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificate
Work History
Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
American Water - Military Service Group
02.2018 - Current
- Activated pumps, valves and processing equipment to move water through treatment processes and added chemicals.
- Managed chemical inventory levels, liaising with suppliers to maintain adequate stock for uninterrupted plant operations.
- Calibrated pH, DO and chlorine meters to support proper working order for daily inspections.
- Maintained regulatory compliance with state and federal environmental guidelines through diligent monitoring and reporting of plant operations.
- Drafted reports and maintained logs on meter readings, tests, chemical and equipment usage as required by Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
- Conducted routine sampling of drinking water and public water following standard operating procedures.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests to monitor water quality parameters, adjusting treatment processes accordingly for optimal results.
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Enterprise Water Works
11.2004 - 02.2018
- Maintained accurate records of plant operations, including daily logs, maintenance reports, and regulatory documentation.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Enhanced water treatment efficiency by optimizing plant operations and conducting routine maintenance.
- Disinfected water with chemicals such as ammonia and chlorine in exact concentrations.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on water-treatment plant equipment to reduce downtime.
- Monitored water quality and adjusted chemical dosages to meet regulatory standards.
- Collected water samples to test alkalinity, hardness, and residual levels.
- Prepared reports and documentation related to plant operations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategies for continuous improvement in plant performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL05.2024
Skills
- Wastewater Treatment Knowledge
- Preventive Maintenance Planning
- SCADA
- Operational Data Management
- Process Control Optimization
- EPA Standards
- NPDES Permits
- Report Writing
- Water Quality Analysis
- Environmental Compliance
- Environmental Permitting
- Data Gathering
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with a team of 5 to rehabilitate a water supply well.
- Resolved water quality issues through root cause analysis methods and by testing and analyzing water samples and treatment processes.
- Collaborated with a team of 4 to complete a lead service line inventory per EPA guidelines.
- Achieved 100% sampling requirements during transition to a new laboratory.
Certification
- Grade II Water Operator Certification (ADEM).
- Grade II Wastewater Certification (ADEM).
Affiliations
- Lifetime Member Veterans of Foreign Wars
- Daleville Water and Wastewater Board Member
- American Water National Safety Council
- EBRG- Strength Through Service
Quote
Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.
Tenzin Gyatso, Fourteenth Dalai Lama
Work Preference
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Timeline
Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
American Water - Military Service Group
02.2018 - Current
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Enterprise Water Works
11.2004 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management
Columbia Southern University
- Grade II Water Operator Certification (ADEM).
- Grade II Wastewater Certification (ADEM).
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