Jacob Mitchell
Lucerne,CA
Summary
Adept Water Treatment Plant/Water Distribution Operator with a proven track record at California Water Service, showcasing expertise in SCADA system operation and emergency response readiness. Excelled in enhancing water quality and safety, while fostering teamwork and delivering exceptional customer service. Achieved significant improvements in operational efficiency and compliance with EPA and OSHA regulations. Welcomes learning new things or taking on new challenges with a good attitude.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Water Treatment Plant/Water Distribution Operator
California Water Service
Lucerne, California
03.2011 - Current
- Experience with SCADA systems to maintain appropriate operations.
- Investigated customer complaints pertaining to taste, odor, color or turbidity levels in drinking water supplies.
- Monitored and adjusted water treatment plant operations in accordance with established procedures.
- Assisted in safe unloading and storage of chemicals.
- Calibrated pumps and valves to regulate the flow of chemicals into the water supply system.
- Prepared records of plant operations, material quantities and laboratory test results.
- Collected and sent water samples to health labs for review.
- Completed daily logs of activities related to operations of the water system.
- Provided technical assistance to co-workers during difficult tasks such as repairing broken pipes or installing new equipment.
- Installed new pipes and fittings to extend or repair existing water mains.
- Cleaned and maintained tanks, filters, and other work areas.
- Provided training assistance to new operators entering the workforce.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment at all times.
- Troubleshot operational issues involving components of the plant and distribution systems.
- Maintained records of plant operation, including chemical dosages, flow rates, residuals, and other parameters.
- Inspected tanks and pipes for signs of corrosion or malfunctioning equipment.
- Repaired and maintained pumps, motors, blowers and other mechanical equipment used in the plant's operations.
- Followed EPA and OSHA regulations to maintain safety of water and personnel.
- Standby, on-call, and overtime experience.
- Experience in disaster-area work and participation in a voluntary rapid response team.
Education
High School Diploma -
IHMS
Lakeport, CA07-2007
Some College (No Degree) - Water Treatment/Distribution
Yuba College
Clearlake, CASkills
- Water treatment
- Water distribution
- Emergency response readiness
- System maintenance proficiency
- Contractor oversight
- Record keeping
- SCADA system operation
- Work well with others
- First aid and CPR
- Safety protocols
- Excellent customer service
- Mechanical troubleshooting
Certification
- Treatment T4 2010
- Distribution D2 2009
Timeline
Water Treatment Plant/Water Distribution Operator
California Water Service
03.2011 - Current
- Treatment T4 2010
- Distribution D2 2009
High School Diploma -
IHMS
Some College (No Degree) - Water Treatment/Distribution
Yuba College
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