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Jeffery Bright

La Rue

Summary

I am a wastewater treatment plant operator with extensive experience with industrial wastewater treatment. I have a proven track record in maintaining compliance with regulatory guidelines while training new operators and optimizing plant operations. Strong communicator and dedicated to fostering a safety culture and ensuring uninterrupted facility performance.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Water Pollution Control

City of Marion
06.2025 - Current
  • Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the water treatment plant. Work involves the technical aspects of plant operations, collection of data, maintain and troubleshoot the wastewater treatment facility and its process
  • Work is performed with considerable independence.
  • Manage sludge disposal
  • Manage wastewater flow
  • Collection of samples and some testing.
  • Responds to equipment alarms, investigate causes
  • Record laboratory test results.

Industrial Wastewater Treatment

Whirlpool
03.2013 - 05.2025
  • Responsible for the day-to-day operations. Work involves the technical aspects of plant operations, collection of data, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot the wastewater treatment facility and its processes
  • Work is performed with considerable independence.
  • Collected samples, and some testing
  • Managed sludge disposal
  • Managed chemical inventory levels, liaising with suppliers to maintain adequate stock for uninterrupted plant operations
  • Trained new operators on standard procedures, ensuring consistent quality across all team members
  • Conducted routine maintenance on treatment plant equipment to help prevent unexpected downtime
  • Responds to equipment alarms, investigate causes
  • Record laboratory test results and fill out reports

Maintenance Mechanic B

Whirlpool
06.2008 - 03.2013
  • Maintained building and grounds through general upkeep and repairs
  • Minor plumbing
  • Welding
  • Helped technicians on various jobs throughout the plant

82nd Airborne Division - Parachute Infantry

US Army
01.1987 - 04.1991

Bravo Team Leader

  • Lead by example - to create a "do as I do" culture
  • Make on the spot decisions on how to organize and deploy the team members
  • Direct action and movement of the team and coordinate with other teams
  • Responsible for the training and safety of the team
  • Ensure members of the team abide to military standards in all areas
  • Participated in Operation Desert Strom / Shield

Skills

  • Plant inspection procedures
  • Sludge management
  • Regulatory guidelines
  • Routine maintenance
  • Flow meter monitoring
  • Hazard material handling
  • Safety culture
  • Maintain accurate daily records
  • Prioritize workloads

Certification

Class II - Water Reclamation Professional Operator

Timeline

Water Pollution Control

City of Marion
06.2025 - Current

Industrial Wastewater Treatment

Whirlpool
03.2013 - 05.2025

Maintenance Mechanic B

Whirlpool
06.2008 - 03.2013

82nd Airborne Division - Parachute Infantry

US Army
01.1987 - 04.1991
Jeffery Bright