Jonathan Hicks

• Reviewed design specifications critically for accuracy, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly delays or rework situations.
• Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.
• Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
• Communicated effectively with clients throughout each stage of the project for transparency regarding progress updates as well as addressing any concerns raised promptly.
• Managed multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining strict deadlines and adhering to budget constraints.
• Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
• Implemented safety protocols for reduced workplace accidents and improved employee wellbeing.
• Mentored junior staff, leading to increased productivity and improved teamwork throughout the organization.
• Conducted regular site inspections to maintain compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Scheduled and supervised maintenance and repair of equipment, buildings and grounds.
• Analyzed reports to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective action.
• Resolved conflicts between staff and customers swiftly and professionally.
• Managed budget allocations efficiently, ensuring optimal use of resources for educational excellence.

• Maintained accurate records of plant operations, including daily logs, maintenance reports, and regulatory documentation.
• Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
• Activated pumps, valves and processing equipment to move water through treatment processes and added chemicals.
• Managed chemical inventory levels, liaising with suppliers to maintain adequate stock for uninterrupted plant operations.
• Calibrated pH, DO and chlorine meters to support proper working order for daily inspections.
• Maintained regulatory compliance with state and federal environmental guidelines through diligent monitoring and reporting of plant operations.
• Drafted reports and maintained logs on meter readings, tests, chemical and equipment usage as required by Texas.

• Sampled and tested wastewater, applied chemical dosing, received chemical shipments and performed wastewater plant preventive maintenance and minor corrective maintenance.
• Operated, monitored, maintained and performed troubleshooting for wastewater treatment facility mechanical and electrical systems.
• Prepared field reports and performed process control analysis and verified compliance with local, state and federal operating regulations.
• Compiled and maintained data and records for permit reporting according to regulatory requirements and documented plant procedural and safety standards.
• Analyzed sewage composition and clean water quality and periodically inspected chemical bulk storage tank levels, leakage warning systems and spill containment devices.
• Monitored plant supervisory control and data acquisition system (SCADA), calibrated gauges, meters and controls and recorded readings for next shift.
• Ran and operated regulators, diversion chambers, tide gates, pumps, sludge collecting treatment and disposal equipment, blowers, compressors, motors and oil purifying equipment.
• Supervised shift work periodically to support upper management, created and assigned work orders and monitored overall plant operation.
• Handled chlorine offloading, cleaned wastewater collection, treatment and reclamation-related equipment and facilities and performed periodic building maintenance.
• Trained and mentored 6 new staff members in cleaning, maintaining and using equipment and on environmental and public safety value of disciplined wastewater treatment.
• Performed housekeeping duties to keep facilities clean and neat.
• Collected and tested water and sewage samples using test equipment and color analysis standards.
• Cleaned and maintained tanks, filter beds and other work areas.
• Maintained, repaired and lubricated equipment.
• Assisted in safe unloading and storage of chemicals.
• Added chemicals to disinfect and deodorize water and other liquids.
• Operated and adjusted equipment controls to purify and clarify water, process or dispose of sewage and generate power.
• Directed and coordinated plant workers engaged in routine operations and maintenance activities.

I investigated water and wastewater collection issues in the field, fixed water and wastewater leaks or backups, flushed hydrants and flush valves to maintain proper chlorine residuals throughout the system, checked liftstation pumps for proper working conditions and fixed any minor to major issues that were found, checked ground and elevated storage tanks for proper chlorine residuals and checked distribution pumps for proper working conditions, repaired cla-vals, replaced and repaired check valves, repaired and replaced hydrants, collected bac-t samples out in the distribution system, checked scada for trends on run times for pumps to help spot issues out at any of the stations, closed work orders, operated backhoes, skid steers, dump trucks and trailers.