Jeffery Palmer
Shelton,WA
Summary
Proficient Water and Wastewater Utility Professional with over 20 years of experience in treatment operations and utility management. Expertise in managing systems, supervising staff, conducting hiring and evaluations, and supporting budget development. Strong background in water quality management, SCADA systems, regulatory reporting, and environmental compliance, committed to delivering safe utility services and operational efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Hartstene Pointe Water-Sewer District
05.2021 - 05.2026
- Construction Manager for $18 million sewer rehab project
- Facilitated communication with District Board of Commissioners to ensure alignment on community water and sewer initiatives
- Interview, hiring and training of new employees
- Preparation and participation in regular Board meetings
- Correspondence with District Board of Commissioners
- Supported Financial Manager in preparing the budget
- Correspondence with District ratepayers
- Executed repairs on water and sewer leaks to restore service.
Wastewater Operator
Hartstene Pointe Water-Sewer District
08.2018 - 04.2021
- Adjusted wastewater treatment levels to correct below-standard variances
- Monitored SCADA system for problems and adjusted controls to maintain efficiency. Directed and coordinated plant workers engaged in routine operations and maintenance activities
- Optimized wastewater treatment levels to maintain system efficiency to correct below-standard variances
- Created reports and logged meter readings, tests, chemical and equipment usage to ensure adherence to Dept of Ecology standards
- Monitored SCADA system for issues and adjusted controls to optimize operations while directing plant workers in routine maintenance activities
- Diagnosed and performed minor repairs on laboratory instrumentation and maintained lab and field equipment in safe, clean and efficient condition
Water & Wastewater Contract Operator
MDG Wastewater & Water Treatment
05.2016 - 07.2018
- Contract Wastewater Operations for Hartstene Pointe
- Operated and adjusted controls on equipment to purify and clarify water, process or dispose of sewage
- Monitored SCADA system for issues, adjusting controls to optimize operational efficiency
- Collected and documented operational data for analysis
- Inspected equipment or monitored operating conditions, meters and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions
- Inspected equipment and monitored operating conditions, meters, and gauges to assess load requirements and identify malfunctions
CS&W Operator 2
Mason County, Utilities & Waste Management
01.2006 - 10.2015
- Performed Water & Wastewater Operations at 3 different water systems and 4 different wastewater plants for Mason County
- Lead operator in field for 6 months
- Ensured efficient functioning of wastewater treatment facilities.
- Conducted repairs on water and sewer leaks to maintain system integrity.
- Ensured reliability of wastewater collection systems through regular maintenance.
- Served as lead operator in field for six months, overseeing daily operations
Water Operator
Belfair Water District #1
06.2004 - 12.2005
- Recorded operational data and meter readings to ensure accurate water quality monitoring
- Monitored and adjusted chlorine dosage to maintain safe water standards
- Conducted monthly meter readings to ensure accurate utility tracking
- Carried out repairs on water leaks to ensure system integrity
Skills
- SCADA Software Usage
- Water Quality Monitoring
- Water quality analysis
- Chemical Analysis
- Chemical feed operations
- Water Sampling
- Flow Meter Monitoring
- NPDES Permit Management
- Operational Data Management
- Instrument calibration
- Sample collections
- Sludge Management
- Hazardous handling
- Documentation management
- Community Engagement
- Team building
Certification
WA State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Group III, WA State Water Distribution Manager 2, WA State Water Treatment Operator 2, WA State Cross-Connection Control Specialist
Timeline
General Manager
Hartstene Pointe Water-Sewer District
05.2021 - 05.2026
Wastewater Operator
Hartstene Pointe Water-Sewer District
08.2018 - 04.2021
Water & Wastewater Contract Operator
MDG Wastewater & Water Treatment
05.2016 - 07.2018
CS&W Operator 2
Mason County, Utilities & Waste Management
01.2006 - 10.2015
Water Operator
Belfair Water District #1
06.2004 - 12.2005