Harold Pennix Jr
Spout Spring,VA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
The Lycra Company
Waynesboro, VA
08.2018 - Current
- Activated pumps, valves and processing equipment to move water through treatment processes and added chemicals.
- Calibrated pH, DO and chlorine meters to support proper working order for daily inspections.
- Drafted reports and maintained logs on meter readings, tests, chemical and equipment usage as required by [State].
- Tested water samples and made adjustments to remove harmful bacteria and organism to guarantee water safety and quality of taste and smell.
- Diagnosed and performed minor repairs on laboratory instrumentation and maintained lab and field equipment in safe, clean and efficient condition.
- Adjusted water treatment levels to correct below-standard variances
- Built and executed formulas and generated charts in [Software] spreadsheet applications.
- Demonstrated capability for wet chemistry techniques by meeting quality control requirements, laboratory SOP and client specifications.
- Conducted routine sampling of drinking water and public water following standard operating procedures.
- Maintained public water systems using hand tools to repair and adjust equipment and machines.
- Prepared standards and quality control solutions using dilutions, normality, molarity and stoichiometry calculations.
- Completed laboratory testing to measure pH levels and other water quality parameters.
- Used hand tools and power tools to maintain, repair and lubricate equipment.
- Optimized water levels in tanks and other systems for best flow and quality.
- Conducted regular inspections of tanks, valves and other equipment to verify compliance with safety and cleanliness standards.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Controlled operation of variety of water treatment plant equipment, including pumps, filters and chemical feed systems.
- Monitored and adjusted controls to maintain optimal water quality.
- Disinfected water with chemicals such as ammonia and chlorine in exact concentrations.
- Collected water samples to test alkalinity, hardness, and residual levels.
- Operated and adjusted controls on equipment to purify and clarify water, process or dispose of sewage and generate power.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nottoway High School
Crewe, VA06.1997
Skills
- Water Quality
- ArcInfo
- NPDES Permits
- Flow Meter Monitoring
- EPA Standards
- SCADA Software
- Chemical Analysis
- Dissolved Oxygen Meters
- Pump Stations
- Water Sampling
- SCADA
- Sample Collecting
- Equipment Inspection
- Report Writing
- Calibrating Instruments
- Documentation Skills
- Analyzing Water Quality
- Sample Collection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Chemical Handling
Certification
Class IV Waste Water License
Timeline
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
The Lycra Company
08.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Nottoway High School