Gregory Canada
Gautier,MS
Summary
I worked with engineers such as Browns and Caldwell, Corrolo, HDR and CH2MHill to help design $270M Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR). I assisted in the designing upgrade of Water treatment plant from a 7MGD to 20MGD conventional treatment plant.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Centennial Water And Sanitation District
01.1986 - 11.2019
- Improved plant efficiency by implementing advanced wastewater treatment processes and techniques.
- Reduced operating costs by optimizing equipment usage and identifying areas for energy conservation.
- Maintained regulatory compliance with state and federal environmental guidelines through diligent monitoring and reporting of plant operations.
- Enhanced safety protocols, conducting regular inspections, and addressing potential hazards in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with engineers to design and implement effective solutions for process improvements, resulting in increased plant performance.
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and ensure the ongoing reliability of critical systems.
- Trained new operators on standard procedures, ensuring consistent quality across all team members.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests to monitor water quality parameters, adjusting treatment processes accordingly for optimal results.
- Managed chemical inventory levels, liaising with suppliers to maintain adequate stock for uninterrupted plant operations.
- Implemented emergency response plans during unplanned events, mitigating potential damage to the environment and public health.
- Coordinated maintenance activities with other departments for seamless integration of repairs and upgrades into daily operations schedules.
- Evaluated new technologies in wastewater treatment, recommending innovative solutions to improve overall plant performance.
- Assisted in budget development for annual operating costs, ensuring allocation of funds for necessary equipment upgrades and personnel training initiatives.
- Supported permit renewal applications by providing accurate records of facility performance against established benchmarks set forth by regulatory agencies.
- Ensured proper handling of biosolids produced from treatment processes, coordinating with disposal facilities for appropriate transportation and disposal methods.
- Calibrated pH, DO and chlorine meters to support proper working order for daily inspections.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting daily operations data, trend analysis, and recommendations for continuous improvement opportunities within the facility.
- Tested water samples and made adjustments to remove harmful bacteria and organism to guarantee water safety and quality of taste and smell.
- Built and executed formulas and generated charts in [Software] spreadsheet applications.
- Conducted routine sampling of drinking water and public water following standard operating procedures.
- Disinfected water with chemicals such as ammonia and chlorine in exact concentrations.
- Monitored and adjusted controls to maintain optimal water quality.
- Completed laboratory testing to measure pH levels and other water quality parameters.
Education
Associate of Science -
Environmental Resource Training Center(SIUE)
Edwardsville, ILSkills
- Flow Meter Monitoring
- NPDES Permits
- Pump Stations
- Water Sampling
- Dissolved Oxygen Meters
- SCADA
- Wastewater Treatment Knowledge
- Continuous Learning Attitude
- Emergency Response Preparedness
- Process Control Optimization
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Sample Collection
- Goal Setting
- System monitoring
- Preventive Maintenance
- Chemical Feed System Operation
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Certified Colorado Class A water operator
- Certified Colorado Class A Wastewater operator.
I enjoy bike riding, exercising, baseball, football ,basketball, roller skating, and hiking.
I ride my bike 5 miles 4 times a week And I exercise for an hour after my bike ride. I've played baseball, Football, basketball in my younger years but I love watching them.
Timeline
Lead Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Centennial Water And Sanitation District
01.1986 - 11.2019
Associate of Science -
Environmental Resource Training Center(SIUE)
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