Gabriel Agbo
Jonesboro
Summary
Dynamic Watershed Plant Operator Supervisor with extensive experience at the City of Atlanta, excelling in water treatment processes and compliance reporting. Proven ability to lead teams, optimize chemical dosage control, and enhance operational efficiency. Skilled in SCADA system monitoring and committed to maintaining high standards in water quality and safety.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Watershed Plant Operator Supervisor (Drinking Water)
City of Atlanta
Atlanta
01.2019 - Current
- Department of Watershed Management.
- Control treatment plant processes, chemical dosage and equipment used to purify, treat and clarify water for human consumption and for industrial and commercial use.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations for water quality parameters, adjusting chemical dosages as needed.
- Operates and controls various pumps and valves to regulate the flow of water through the treatment plant and distribution system
- Maintain the facility in a condition that meets state and federal permit requirements.
- Procured chemicals and supplies to ensure effective maintenance operations.
- Generate work order in maintenance management system
- Coordinate with contractors on plant upgrades and equipment repairs and installation.
- Supervised and evaluated staff, developed goals and expectations to enhance operator performance.
- Handle all employee concerns, direct work assignments, counsel and discipline employees when necessary and complete employee appraisals.
- Record plant operation data, instrumentation and laboratory test results for reporting to state agency.
Water Treatment Operator
City of Atlanta
Atlanta
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Monitored components of drinking water treatment process using SCADA system to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
- Perform analytical test for drinking water compliance parameters throughout the water treatment process.
- Determine chemical feed and dosage requirements based on flow rates.
- Backwashed and disinfected filters at the Drinking Water Plant.
- Received and verified delivery of bulk water treatment chemicals to maintain consistent supply and quality standards.
- Perform daily calibration of required instrumentation for water treatment monitoring
- Maintain water treatment operational records.
- Performed minor repairs and preventative maintenance on water treatment equipment to enhance reliability and reduce downtime.
- Collaborated with Department of Watershed Management on water quality initiatives.
Pollution Control Monitor (Principal)
City of Atlanta
Atlanta
01.2001 - 01.2013
- Investigated major spills, minor spills, and illicit discharges into City of Atlanta’s collection system to ensure regulatory compliance and protect public health.
- Conduct pollutant tracking activities and sampling for all storm water and surface water discharges.
- Compiled and presented storm water compliance sampling data in reports and memorandums for upper management to inform decision-making.
- Scheduled and assigned stormwater sampling events to meet Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System requirements, ensuring timely and effective compliance.
- Maintained inventory of all field sampling equipment and calibrated devices.
- Trained newly hired employees within the Storm Water Compliance Group.
- Department of Watershed Management.
Senior Technical Instructor
Enugu State School Management Board
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Instructor for Chemistry and Biology courses
- Developed and implemented hands-on instructional materials, enhancing student engagement and understanding.
- Installed and maintained laboratory equipment, ensuring optimal performance for classroom use.
Education
Masters of Engineering Degree - Chemical Engineering
Enugu State University of Science and Technology
Enugu, State, Nigeria01-1997
Post Graduate Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Enugu State University of Science and Technology
Enugu, State, Nigeria01-1995
Higher National Diploma - Biochemistry/Microbiology
Institute of Management and Technology
Enugu, State, Nigeria01-1980
Skills
- Water treatment
- SCADA monitoring
- Dosage control
- Laboratory testing
- Process optimization
- Operational efficiency
- Compliance reporting
Affiliations
Georgia Association of Water Professionals
Certification
- Water Operator, Class I, Georgia State License
- First Aid / CPR, City of Atlanta
- Managing Environmental Compliance, Georgia Tech
- Effective Supervisory Practices, City of Atlanta
- Flow Monitoring and Advanced Sampling, Teledyne Isco
- Hazardous Materials Operations- Level 3, OSHA
Publications
- Effects of Storage on Ascorbic Acid Contents of Fruits and Vegetables, H.N.D. Project Report, IMT, Enugu, Nigeria, 1985
- Extraction, Deodorization, and Saponification of Rubber Seed Oil, SC.NAU/FENG/JEAS/Vol. VI/005, 1996
- The Kinetics of Crude Petroleum Degradation by Saccharomyces cerevisiae, M Eng. Project Report, Department of Chemical Engineering, ESUT, Enugu, Nigeria, 1997
Timeline
Watershed Plant Operator Supervisor (Drinking Water)
City of Atlanta
01.2019 - Current
Water Treatment Operator
City of Atlanta
01.2013 - 01.2019
Pollution Control Monitor (Principal)
City of Atlanta
01.2001 - 01.2013
Senior Technical Instructor
Enugu State School Management Board
01.1997 - 01.2000
Masters of Engineering Degree - Chemical Engineering
Enugu State University of Science and Technology
Post Graduate Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Enugu State University of Science and Technology
Higher National Diploma - Biochemistry/Microbiology
Institute of Management and Technology