Jacob Jones
Granite City,IL
Summary
Utility Operator and Lab Technician with 4+ years at Granite City Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant. Skilled in laboratory procedures and microscopic evaluation of biological health to ensure compliance and optimize treatment efficiency. Committed to excellence in wastewater treatment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Utility Operator/ Lab Technician
GCWWTP/ Illinois American Water
11.2021 - Current
- Test and monitor wastewater treatment processes to ensure permit compliance.
- Monitor biological health of activated sludge through microscopic evaluation (floc formation, filamentous bacteria, protozoa, and metazoa).
- Evaluate treatment efficiency by interpreting MLSS, MLVSS, SVI, F/M, etc.
- Maintain accurate records of operations, ensuring data integrity for reporting purposes.
- Conduct routine inspections of equipment and identify plant needs to enhance operational efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Granite City High School
Granite CitySkills
- BOD and CBOD5 analysis
- TSS analysis
- Ammonia analysis
- Chlorine residual testing
- Microscopy and biological identification
- Sample handling
Certification
- Wastewater Short School Class 1 & 2, Environmental Resources Training Center, Edwardsville IL- May 2025
- Class 1 Operator (OIT), Illinois EPA- December 2025
Timeline
Utility Operator/ Lab Technician
GCWWTP/ Illinois American Water
11.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Granite City High School