Joshua Tew
Deltona
Summary
Highly motivated and adaptable professional with a strong passion for the water/wastewater utility management industry. Demonstrates determination, resourcefulness, and analytical skills, along with rapid learning ability, to contribute effectively to organizational growth and success. Committed to advancing career and leveraging dedication to make a positive impact in this field.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Water Reclamation Supervisor
NSBU
12.2022 - Current
- Manage NSBU’s 7.0 MGD Advanced 5-stage Bardenpho Water Reclamation Facility and ensure quality treatment and regulatory compliance
- Oversee the efficient operation of the treatment facility in accordance with FDEP requirements
- Direct staff to make treatment adjustments and equipment changes to improve quality of effluent and cost effectiveness of operations
- Maintain adequate records and submit required documents to Federal, State and local authorities
- Develop spreadsheets to help generate reports and provide data to key personnel
- Prepare annual operating and capital budget and review progress during fiscal year
- Coordinate sampling events with laboratory
- Implementation of VUEworks asset management program to improve the operational efficiency of our organization
- Organization and Management of multi-department jobs including secondary clarifier drive replacement on west train, treatment train valve replacement, West IR gate replacement, west clarifier column repair, and maintenance of process equipment
- Remove data redundancy by implementing digital forms to make records more accurate and accessible for review
Lead Operator
NSBU
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Assisted the Superintendent managing a 7.0 MGD Advanced 5-stage Bardenpho Water Reclamation Facility including the supervision of 8 members of the facility’s operation staff
- Oversaw the efficient operation of the treatment facility in accordance with FDEP requirements
- Directed staff to make treatment adjustments/ equipment changes to improve quality of effluent and/or cost effective of operations
- Helped to maintain adequate records and assist in submission of required documents to Federal, State and local authorities
- Ensured adequate supplies of chemicals, parts, equipment necessary to maintain adequate operations
- Developed spreadsheets to help generate reports and provide data to key personnel
- Assisted in preparing and reviewing progress on facility budget
- Coordinated sampling events with laboratory
- Assigned and schedule work to operations staff
- Trained plant staff and provide input on employee performance
- Resurrection of Antero for maintenance work order generation as well as operational staff daily assignments
- Organization and Management of multi-department jobs including secondary clarifier drive replacement, treatment train valve replacement, compressor system upgrade, treatment train solids removal, and maintenance of process equipment
- Review and key involvement in planned facility upgrade to accommodate more efficient sludge dewatering
Plant Operator
UCNSB
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Assisting in the day to day operation of a 7.0 MGD Advanced 5-stage Bardenpho Water Reclamation Facility
- Ensure facility remained within compliance of plant permit in accordance with established protocol
- Regular inspection of equipment and plant processes
- Observe and report abnormal conditions to lead operator and Superintendent
- Collect process samples, perform and record results of daily plant tests
- Utilize SCADA and other software to monitor lift stations and assist in operating facility
- Perform maintenance duties on pumps and electrical equipment
- Collect compliance samples for lab analysis
- Assist in the training of new plant operations staff
- Worked with operational staff to develop processes for better system monitoring resulting in better operational control and cost savings on chemicals
- Worked with lead operator to establish new SOPs for critical operations functions
Laboratory Technician
UCNSB
07.2015 - 08.2017
- Responsible for routine sampling and analysis to ensure compliance and operational efficiency at the Water and Wastewater treatment plants
- Performed laboratory testing and analyses for permit requirements and operational control of the Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities
- Executed biological, chemical, and bacteriological testing of wastewater influent, effluent, reuse, and potable water samples
- Assisted Lab Coordinator in interpreting water and wastewater results to facilitate optimum treatment plant operation
- Maintained accurate and precise laboratory records in accordance with State and Federal regulations
- Assisted the Lab Coordinator in responding to customer complaints and other issues
- Worked with Lab Coordinator and Water Production Supervisor developing a monitoring plan to evaluate distribution system health and maintain better water quality parameters
Utility Employee I & II
UCNSB
08.2013 - 07.2015
- Assisted in the maintenance, repair, and construction of water services, mains, meters, fire hydrants, valves, and other aspects of water supply to the customers
- Performed repair and maintenance of water mains, services, meters, valves, hydrants, and associated appurtenances
- Assisted in the repair of breaks in the main sewer lines, installation of gravity sewer extensions, and rodding out of lines
- Worked shifts as assigned by Field Operations Supervisor
- Assisted in the relocation of lines for new construction
- Produced written reports as needed
- Worked with crew that established new standard operating procedure for line stops
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Water Resources Management
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL12.2022
Associates of Science - Computer Programming
Keiser University
Daytona Beach, FL08.2008
Skills
- MS Excel
- MS Power Point
- MS Word
- Operational Enhancement
- Leadership skills
- Data analysis
- ArcGIS
- Staff supervision
- Asset management
- Regulatory compliance
- Project management
Accomplishments
- Achieved improved process efficiency by introducing streamlined data entry for daily operational tasks.
Certification
- Florida Class A Wastewater Operator’s License, #23601
- Florida Class C Water Operator’s License, #28985
Continuing Education
- Cross trained for water treatment license at NSBU water production plant.
- Volunteered at Tavares Wastewater Treatment Plant to improve process knowledge as well as accelerate experience hours accrual for licensing.
Training
- 2022 VTScada Fest
- 2019 Florida Rural Water Operational Strategies
- 2013 FWPCOA Water Distribution
Timeline
Water Reclamation Supervisor
NSBU
12.2022 - Current
Lead Operator
NSBU
08.2020 - 12.2022
Plant Operator
UCNSB
08.2017 - 08.2020
Laboratory Technician
UCNSB
07.2015 - 08.2017
Utility Employee I & II
UCNSB
08.2013 - 07.2015
Associates of Science - Computer Programming
Keiser University
Bachelor of Applied Science - Water Resources Management
Florida Gateway College
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