James Tyler Bryant
Canyon Lake,CA
Summary
Accomplished wastewater treatment operator with proven expertise in managing treatment plants of various sizes, ensuring 100% compliance with environmental regulations. Demonstrated skills in process optimization and development of training programs to enhance operational efficiency. Committed to improving plant performance while maintaining high safety standards and promoting sustainable practices.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Waste Water Operator III
Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District
Lake Elsinore, California
09.2025 - Current
- Operated and monitored three wastewater treatment plants to ensure compliance with permits.
- Executed process control adjustments to enhance treatment performance and maintain regulatory standards.
- Responded promptly to alarms, equipment failures, and emergency operating conditions.
- Conducted inspections, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance on treatment plant equipment.
- Collected process samples and performed routine laboratory analyses for quality assurance.
Senior Wastewater Operator
Moulton Niguel Water District
03.2019 - Current
- Operated and maintained a 1.5 MGD wastewater treatment plant and a separate advanced water treatment system at another facility.
- Oversee daily operation and maintain 100% compliance with NPDES and Air Quality Management Department requirements.
- Evaluated laboratory data and microscope analysis to implement process control changes.
- Design and implement training for new hire operators and operators in training.
- Developed and executed plant shutdown procedure and standard operating procedures.
- Maintained budgeting plan and coordinated vendor orders to ensure operational continuity.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Inland Empire Utilities Agency
11.2012 - 03.2019
- Operated 2 wastewater treatment plants (9 MGD & 15 MGD) and solid handling facility, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
- Perform daily rounds and collect process samples for lab analysis.
- Trained and managed new operators, enhancing team competency and adherence to operational standards.
- Execute overnight plant shutdowns for contractors to perform condition assessments.
- Executed procurement of chemicals and managed inventory, supporting uninterrupted production processes. for chemicals and inventory for production purposes.
Education
Grade IV/V Online Operator Certification & Math review -
Wastewater Technology Trainer
07-2022
Manage For Success: Effective Utility Leader Practices - Office of Water Programs
California State University Sacramento
CA, USA03-2022
Small Wastewater Systems Operations and Maintenance Volume I - Office of Water Programs
California State University Sacramento
CA, USA03-2022
Skills
- Anaerobic digestion
- Biological nutrient removal
- Nitrification/denitrification
- Activated sludge process
- Tertiary treatment
- Disinfection
- Sludge thickening
- Biosolids management
- Chemical procurement
- OSHA compliance
- Safe work practices
- Record maintenance
Certification
Grade III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, California State Water Resources Control Board
Timeline
Waste Water Operator III
Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District
09.2025 - Current
Senior Wastewater Operator
Moulton Niguel Water District
03.2019 - Current
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Inland Empire Utilities Agency
11.2012 - 03.2019
Grade IV/V Online Operator Certification & Math review -
Wastewater Technology Trainer
Manage For Success: Effective Utility Leader Practices - Office of Water Programs
California State University Sacramento
Small Wastewater Systems Operations and Maintenance Volume I - Office of Water Programs
California State University Sacramento