Josh Seidel
Wyomissing,PA
Summary
Proven Drinking Water Operator with a track record of enhancing water quality and safety at Western Berks Water Authority. Excelled in system monitoring and problem-solving, ensuring EPA and DEP compliance through meticulous sample collecting and analysis. Demonstrated reliability and attention to detail, significantly improving operational efficiency without compromising environmental standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Drinking Water Operator
Western Berks Water Authority
05.2013 - Current
- Adhered to EPA and DEP compliance.
- Collected water samples to test alkalinity, hardness, and residual levels.
- Disinfected water with chemicals such as ammonia and chlorine in exact concentrations.
- Monitored SCADA system for problems and adjusted controls to maintain efficiency.
- Inventoried, ordered, and maintained QA/QC laboratory.
- Monitored water production and tested water samples to evaluate quality and safety.
- Controlled operation of variety of water treatment plant equipment, including pumps, filters and chemical feed systems.
- Optimized water levels in tanks and other systems for best flow and quality.
- Established method 334.0 for DEP compliance.
- Utilized SCADA systems to monitor and control plant operations.
- Monitored water quality and adjusted chemical dosages to meet regulatory standards.
Summer Intern
Berks County Conservation District
05.2012 - 08.2012
- Created and optimized records management strategies to coordinate and protect information.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Assisted in developing integrated marketing strategies for small businesses.
- Shadowed the erosion and sediment control technician, agricultural technicians, and watershed specialist/educator.
- Learned the permitting process from start to finish for construction sites.
Summer Intern
Berks Nature
05.2010 - 08.2010
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Cleared brush on wetland fencing, installed trail markers on Neversink mountain trails.
- Cut down Canadian thistle at Angelica Park, and cleared weeds in city gardens.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Professional Studies, Environmental Science
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PASkills
- System monitoring
- Calibrating instruments
- Analyzing water quality
- Sample collecting
- Equipment Operation
- Water testing
- Documentation skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Reliability
- Attention to Detail
- Process Control
- Problem-Solving
Certification
- Fully A Licensed Drinking Water Operator - 2015-present
Timeline
Drinking Water Operator
Western Berks Water Authority
05.2013 - Current
Summer Intern
Berks County Conservation District
05.2012 - 08.2012
Summer Intern
Berks Nature
05.2010 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Professional Studies, Environmental Science
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
- Fully A Licensed Drinking Water Operator - 2015-present
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