Jamie McIntyre
Mount Carroll,IL
Summary
Illinois EPA Class 1 Wastewater Operator with working knowledge of treatment processes to manage wastewater operations and promote environmental responsibility. Maintains water quality standards by effectively operating equipment and resolving minor technical issues. Demonstrated problem-solving and good communication skills. OSHA 30, First Aid and CPR certified.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Treatment Plant Operator
Four Rivers Sanitation Authority
03.2022 - Current
- Monitor treatment process at a 40 mgd plant through visual inspection and observing meters and gauges manually and through SCADA
- Operate generators and maintain digester gas at optimal levels
- Collect process samples and NPDES permit samples
- Monitor and maintain centrifuges for biosolids land application production
- Operate company vehicles, loader and forklifts
- Unload tankers, change totes and cylinders
- Operated and maintained treatment plant equipment to ensure optimal functionality and efficiency.
- Monitored water quality parameters, adjusting processes to meet regulatory compliance standards.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and standard operating procedures for plant operations.
- Participated in emergency response efforts during critical incidents, working closely with other team members to restore normal operations quickly.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop best practices for wastewater treatment processes and resource management.
- Performed troubleshooting on various treatment systems to diagnose issues, identify root causes.
Laboratory Analyst
City of Kankakee
06.2006 - 2015
- Check results for regulatory compliance and submit reports.
- Conducted chemical analyses of samples to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot laboratory equipment and resolve issues promptly.
- Initiated process improvements that reduced turnaround time for test results by optimizing workflow efficiency.
- Cleaned and removed biohazard waste and inventory within laboratory to comply with health and safety regulations.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies, ensuring availability and minimizing operational disruptions.
- Maintained accuracy of Laboratory's Safety Data Sheets.
- Performed BOD, COD, ammonia, Chlorine, Surfactant, FOG, TSS, MLSS, and metals (AA spectrometry) testing and industrial sampling.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Science
Truman State University
Kirksville, MOSkills
- Laboratory testing
- Hazardous materials management
- Chemical handling
- Safety protocols adherence
- System monitoring
- Process control expertise
- SCADA systems
- Operational data management
- Regulatory compliance
Community Service
Shawnee Development Council, Board of Directors, Karnak, IL, 2021, 2022
Timeline
Treatment Plant Operator
Four Rivers Sanitation Authority
03.2022 - Current
Laboratory Analyst
City of Kankakee
06.2006 - 2015
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Science
Truman State University