Jake Wilson
Mount Airy,GA
Summary
Experienced Chief Wastewater Operator with extensive experience in ensuring compliance with EPA regulations and overseeing treatment systems. Proven ability to manage operations effectively, optimize processes, and lead teams for efficient plant performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Chief Wastewater Operator
City of Toccoa
Toccoa, GA
12.2017 - Current
- Manage daily operations of two wastewater treatment facilities and seventeen sewer lift stations, ensuring continuous, safe, and efficient plant performance.
- Ensure compliance with EPA, state environmental regulations, and permit requirements, including monitoring, reporting, and inspections.
- Supervise, train, and schedule plant operators and maintenance staff.
- Oversee process control, troubleshooting, and optimization of treatment systems.
- Conduct routine plant inspections and preventative maintenance planning.
- Maintain accurate operational logs, compliance reports, and regulatory documentation.
- Coordinate with environmental agencies during audits, inspections, and reporting periods.
- Manage chemical usage, inventory, and safety procedures.
- Respond to operational emergencies and system upsets to minimize service disruptions.
- Assist with budgeting, cost control, and resource allocation.
- Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and city or county officials on system improvements.
- Completed permit applications for Eastanollee Creek and Toccoa Creek, submitted EPD sludge management plans, and certified compliance with NEE Storm Water permits.
- Surveyed and GPS-mapped 980 sanitary sewer manholes.
Wastewater Operator
City of Toccoa
Toccoa, Georgia
09.2010 - 12.2017
- Operated and maintained wastewater treatment equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted regular sampling and testing of wastewater for regulatory compliance.
- Assisted in troubleshooting operational issues to minimize downtime.
- Maintained comprehensive records of process operations, including flow rates and chemical dosages.
- Sampled and tested wastewater while applying appropriate chemical dosing protocols.
- Received chemical shipments and managed inventory for uninterrupted operations.
- Performed preventive maintenance and minor corrective actions on wastewater plant equipment.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Gainesville State College
Oakwood, GA12-2008
Associate of Applied Technology - Turf And Golf Course Management
North Georgia Technical College
Clarkesville, GA09-2005
Skills
- Project management and tracking
- Compliance and operations oversight
- Crisis management and budgeting
- Environmental regulation compliance
- Design review and inspection
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Proficient with Trimble GPS utility mapping
Certification
Georgia Wastewater Class II license WW2-015298
References
- Joshua Jackson - 770-653-4489
- David Thieme - 706-949-0613
- Jeremy Pirkle - 706-974-4146
Timeline
Chief Wastewater Operator
City of Toccoa
12.2017 - Current
Wastewater Operator
City of Toccoa
09.2010 - 12.2017
Associate of Arts -
Gainesville State College
Associate of Applied Technology - Turf And Golf Course Management
North Georgia Technical College