Joseph Bernardi Jr
Weston,FL
Summary
Diligent wastewater operator with solid background in wastewater treatment operations, focused on efficient and safe plant management. Skilled in monitoring and adjusting treatment processes to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot system issues and maintain equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wastewater Treatment Operator
Coral Springs Improvement District
02.2021 - Current
- Ensured compliance with environmental regulations by consistently monitoring wastewater quality parameters and adjusting treatment methods accordingly.
- Maintained accurate records of daily operations, including data on wastewater quality, equipment performance, and chemical usage.
- Consistently met or exceeded effluent discharge standards by closely monitoring treatment processes and making necessary adjustments when required.
- Trained new operators in proper techniques for operating equipment and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Troubleshot complex issues related to wastewater treatment systems, providing timely resolutions to minimize downtime.
- Calibrated pH, DO and chlorine meters to support proper working order for daily inspections.
- Operate solids equipment to include belt presses and rotoguard.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.
01.2004 - Current
- Maintained regulatory compliance with state and federal environmental guidelines through diligent monitoring and reporting of plant operations.
- Calibrated pH, DO and chlorine meters to support proper working order for daily inspections.
- Operated solids equipment to include disc thickeners, and centrifuges.
Lead Wastewater Treatment Operator
City of Plantation
07.2010 - 02.2021
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement among staff by encouraging innovative thinking and fostering an environment that supported collaborative problemsolving.
- Collaborated with team members to develop effective strategies for managing plant operations and meeting performance goals.
- Troubleshot complex issues related to wastewater treatment systems, providing timely resolutions to minimize downtime.
- Trained new operators in proper techniques for operating equipment and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Maintained accurate records of daily operations, including data on wastewater quality, equipment performance, and chemical usage.
- Consistently met or exceeded effluent discharge standards by closely monitoring treatment processes and making necessary adjustments when required.
- Ensured compliance with environmental regulations by consistently monitoring wastewater quality parameters and adjusting treatment methods accordingly.
- Conducted regular inspections of tanks, valves and other equipment to verify compliance with safety and cleanliness standards.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts, thickeners (gravity belt and disk thickener, and dewatering machines (beltpress and centrifuge).
Education
High School Diploma -
Danville High School
Danville, IL06-1985
Skills
- Sludge management techniques
- Continuous learning attitude
- Record keeping
- Teamwork
- SCADA
- Attention to detail
- Wastewater treatment
- Regulatory compliance
Certification
- Florida DEP Class A Wastewater Operator Certification
Timeline
Wastewater Treatment Operator
Coral Springs Improvement District
02.2021 - Current
Lead Wastewater Treatment Operator
City of Plantation
07.2010 - 02.2021
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.
01.2004 - Current
- Florida DEP Class A Wastewater Operator Certification
High School Diploma -
Danville High School
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