Jacob Lenihan
Grand Junction,CO
Summary
Skilled administrative professional with record of efficiently managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and enhancing communication within district teams. Known for fostering team collaboration and driving results by adapting to evolving needs and ensuring reliable support. Highly organized with strong problem-solving capabilities and commitment to excellence.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
District Assistant Manager
Clifton Water District
12.2021 - Current
- Manage operations for both water treatment and distribution departments.
- Conducts performance evaluations on department supervisors and operations staff.
- Manages compliance with federal and state regulations for drinking water standards.
- Manages the Sanitary Survey process with CDPHE.
- Works closely with the District Manager for strategic planning.
- Responsible for maintaining, updating, and following the capital improvement plan
- Manages the annual budget for water treatment, distribution, and capital improvement projects.
- Assisted with the development of the procurement process and internal control policies.
- Manages procurement and purchasing from PO approval, inventory receiving and issuance, and invoice approval.
- Developed and manages the Materials Management program at Clifton Water District.
- Works closely with the Finance Manager for financial planning or rate studies based on current operational needs and capital improvement planning.
- Currently manages the backflow prevention program. Developed and implemented a new program in 2023.
- Manages the District’s asset management system.
- Provides customer service and is the primary contact for new development and new water service lines inquiries.
- Conducts new subdivision/development utility reviews for Mesa County and City of Grand Junction.
- Assists customers on the purchase and installation of new water service lines.
- Assists new and existing customers with inclusion process in to the District.
- Manages major improvement projects at both the water treatment plant and in the distribution system.
- Acts as Safety Coordinator for the District. Responsible for updating and maintaining Risk Management and the Emergency Response Plan.
- Currently represents Clifton Water District for the Mesa County LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee).
- Recruitment of District staff.
- Works closely with Human Resources in position description development.
- Completes project, water treatment, and distribution data/ technical reports that are presented to the Board of Directors.
Water Treatment Plant Manager
Clifton Water District
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Managed all activities and operation of the water treatment plant and laboratory based on District policy, federal, and state regulations.
- Ensured effluent water quality regulations were met as well as Clifton Water District water quality goals.
- Managed and generated reports on all compliance water quality monitoring to the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.
- Prepared American Water Works Association (AWWA) Partnership data and annual reports.
- Supervised laboratory analyses. Ensured that methods were utilized correctly, and QA/QC is maintained.
- Planned all major maintenance activities on water treatment plant equipment and schedules accordingly.
- Managed projects and vendor activities at the water treatment plant while following policies developed by the district.
- Supervised staff activity such as scheduling, approving/declining leave, disputes, and conducted interviews for new candidates with HR and the District Manager.
- Developed and followed a new water quality monitoring plan as required by the State of Colorado.
- Developed the annual water treatment plant budget.
- Purchased items, equipment, and contracted services as identified in the current year’s budget.
- Evaluated and complied with federal and state regulation changes to adjust accordingly.
- Still maintained duties as a water treatment plant operator and lab analyst.
Water Treatment Operator
Clifton Water District
07.2013 - 08.2020
- Progressively obtained water treatment licenses for the State of Colorado.
- While working as a treatment operator, continued to maintain duties as a lab analyst.
- Responsible for operation of the water treatment plant.
- Made chemical dosing and flow rate adjustments based on current plant conditions and demand.
- Evaluated source water quality to plan treatment adjustments.
- Collected and organized critical production, demand, water quality, chemical, and power data.
- Performed maintenance and repairs on treatment equipment.
- Responded to water treatment plant emergencies.
- Followed rules and regulations for safe drinking water developed by the EPA and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).
- Maintained safety certifications and followed district policies on safety practices such as confined space, lockout/tag out, and fall protection.
- Mentored and trained new operators.
Lab Analyst
Clifton Water District
07.2013 - 01.2020
- Collected and analyzed water quality compliance samples using the specified EPA Standard Methods.
- Successfully completed annual proficiency tests and was responsible for maintaining state laboratory certifications in both microbiology and chemistry.
- Maintained strict QA/QC schedules for equipment and reagents.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and inventory.
- Utilized various lab equipment including a GCMS.
- Trained staff in proper sample collection methods.
- Followed strict monitoring schedules for sample collection and analysis as regulated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
HVAC Installer
Grand Mesa Mechanical, Inc.
02.2004 - 07.2013
- Worked through an apprenticeship to Journeyman for HVAC Installation.
- Installed complex HVAC systems for large commercial projects throughout Colorado.
Surgical Representative
Stryker
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Represent Stryker for various orthopedic implants, both reconstructive and trauma implants.
- Attended surgical procedures for implants, bringing specific technical expertise to the operating room.
- Assisted in business development within territory.
- Developed strong relationships with hospital staff and orthopedic surgeons.
- (Left position to pursue a bachelor’s degree)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, COMBA - Project Management
Louisiana State University
Shreveport, LA01-2027
Skills
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal communication
- Organizational Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Proven ability to perform under pressure or high stress situations
- Customer Service
- Multi-tasking
- Technical knowledge and writing skills
- Office administration
- Program implementation
- Records management
- Meeting facilitation
- Decision-making
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Operations support
Accomplishments
- Obtained and currently holds a Water Treatment Class “A” license for the State of Colorado.
- Obtained and currently holds a Water Distribution Class 1 license for the State of Colorado.
- Participated in the transition from conventional rapid sand filtration to the incorporation of the Micro/Ultrafiltration (MF/UF) facility in 2015.
- Worked closely with H2O Innovation and Carollo Engineering on the design, construction, and operations involved with the MF/UF plant project.
- Developed many of the Standard Operating Procedures for the MF/UF treatment plant operation processes to assist other WTP operators in learning the new treatment process.
- Attended the management and leadership training series through Public Utilities & Waterworks Management Institute in partnership with Utah State University.
- Attended leadership training through RMSAWWA/RMWEA in 2018.
- Performed research study with ‘Toray’ on the MF/UF pilot system investigating performance of a new membrane module design under Colorado River conditions in 2019.
- Worked closely with the Financial Manager to develop a new materials management program.
- Implemented the District’s first Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) using OpenGov-Cartegraph.
- Developed and implemented a new Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control program.
- Developed and managed the Lead Service Line Inventory program.
- Developed a new District Monitoring Plan for compliance with CDPHE.
- Developed Materials Management program.
- Assisted CDPHE in the Disinfection Outreach & Verification Effort (DOVE) and in the development of the District Record of Approved Water Works.
Certification
- Colorado Water Treatment Operator License - Class A
- Colorado Distribution System Operator License - Class 1
Timeline
District Assistant Manager
Clifton Water District
12.2021 - Current
Water Treatment Plant Manager
Clifton Water District
08.2020 - 12.2021
Water Treatment Operator
Clifton Water District
07.2013 - 08.2020
Lab Analyst
Clifton Water District
07.2013 - 01.2020
HVAC Installer
Grand Mesa Mechanical, Inc.
02.2004 - 07.2013
Surgical Representative
Stryker
01.2001 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Colorado Mesa University
MBA - Project Management
Louisiana State University
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