James Estes
Forsyth,GA
Summary
Proven and dedicated leader with the belief that a strong team can accomplish and reach difficult goals. Developing individual employees to exceed at their jobs for the betterment of the Authority.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LAS Supervisor
HCWA
04.2021 - Current
- Apply strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency, organize workflows, and increase productivity, thus completing over 50% more Esri Collector App work orders in 2023.
- Communicate and coordinate with forestry consultant to plan and schedule all timber that needs harvesting, resulting in over 500 acres of harvested timber that earned HCWA approximately $420,000.
- Schedule employees for required training.
- Evaluate employee performance to promote employee growth and development, thus building a well-functioning team that requires minimal administrative oversight.
- Responsible for preparing the LAS budget for the fiscal WWTP budget, including vehicle and equipment purchases, forestry expenses, training and consultant fees, and capital improvements.
- Maintain the EPD regulatory compliance of the Walnut Creek and Bear Creek LAS permits.
- Conduct monthly safety meetings to avoid unnecessary employee injury or work delays due to avoidable hazards.
- Establish strong interdepartmental relationships to achieve shared objectives for the betterment of the Authority: HCWA Kid’s Fishing Day, Cubihatcha storm damage cleanup, Springdale plant cleanup, and Walnut Creek Wastewater Plant odor scrubber aggregate replacement.
LAS Foreman
HCWA
01.2014 - 04.2021
- Structured a highly successful annual deer hunting event for the Authority, which resulted in community engagement opportunities involving over 700 participants, harvesting approximately 490 deer, with 0 safety mishaps.
- Maintained all HCWA LAS sites in the form of mowing, leak repair, erosion control, and spray field upkeep on more than 2,500 acres.
- Led team members in the operation of the LAS by planning, assigning, and evaluating work.
- Accurately entered LAS flow data and groundwater monitoring well data for LAS permit requirements, EPD audits, and POY audits.
- Collected well and soil samples and arranged for transportation to lab.
- Succesfully led team to repair hundreds of leaks, only requiring contracted assistance on three total leaks.
- Coordinated with contractors and consultants, including but not limited to: forestry, engineering firms, and annual contract labor.
LAS Spray Field Operator
HCWA
01.2004 - 01.2014
- Accurately calculated LAS flows and completed the corresponding daily sheets.
- Collected samples from groundwater monitoring wells and conducted pH and conductivity testing.
- Maintained proper operation of the LAS spray fields by making routine field inspections and maintaining pond levels.
- Calculated application rates of the treated wastewater to comply with EPD permits.
- Heavy equipment operator: skid steer, track loader, bulldozer, excavator, and farm tractor
LAS Spray Field Maintenance
HCWA
06.2002 - 01.2004
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Clayton State University
Morrow, GAHigh School Diploma -
Mount Vernon Christian School
Stockbridge05.2001
Skills
- Team Leadership/Building
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Performance Evaluation
- Problem Solving
- Budget Planning
- Safety Compliance
- Expectation Setting
- Data Entry
Certification
- GAWP Leadership I & II
- Confined Space
- Trenching and Excavation
- Chainsaw Certified through GFC
- HDPE Saddle Fusion, Mechanical Fusion, & Light Hydraulic
Timeline
LAS Supervisor
HCWA
04.2021 - Current
LAS Foreman
HCWA
01.2014 - 04.2021
LAS Spray Field Operator
HCWA
01.2004 - 01.2014
LAS Spray Field Maintenance
HCWA
06.2002 - 01.2004
Some College (No Degree) -
Clayton State University
High School Diploma -
Mount Vernon Christian School
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