KENNETH NELSON-PRIDE
City of Scottsdale
Gilbert,AZ
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience
Water and Wastewater Maintenance Professional with hands-on experience maintaining, repairing, and fabricating municipal utility infrastructure. Proven expertise in crew coordination, steel piping fabrication, pump station maintenance, and mechanical system troubleshooting. Holds active AZDEQ Grade 2 Water Distribution certification, CDL Class B, and specialized field repair credentials.
Work History
W/WW Maintenance Technician II
1 Year 5 Months- Perform maintenance, repair, and field fabrication on municipal water distribution, sewer collection, and treatment facilities.
- Maintain, overhaul, and troubleshoot pumps, valves, piping, compressors, generators, vacuum pumps, and telemetry/control equipment at well sites, booster stations, and lift stations.
- Execute construction, steel piping fabrication, welding, and field repairs on utility infrastructure.
- Coordinate work assignments and travel across multiple worksites while ensuring full safety compliance in confined spaces and hazardous environments.
- Investigate water pressure and quality complaints, collect field samples, perform water testing, and respond to emergency system repairs.
Lead Service Technician
3 Years 9 Months- Scheduled, coordinated, and dispatched skilled technician crews, tools, and replacement parts for field service operations.
- Performed preventive maintenance, advanced electrical/mechanical troubleshooting, component installation, and equipment repair.
- Managed parts inventory, vendor communications, warranty processing, and detailed maintenance documentation.
Biomedical Maintenance Technician
1 Year- Utilized pipe threaders and soldering equipment to fabricate, maintain, and repair piping systems for heating, cooling, and water treatment applications.
- Performed emergency repairs, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting on dialysis RO (Reverse Osmosis) water purification systems.
Manufacturing Technician
1 Year- Performed precision mechanical repairs, equipment adjustments, and preventive maintenance on complex mechanical machinery using power tools and blue-print schematics in controlled environments.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
AZDEQ Operator Grade II – Water Distribution
AZDEQ Operator Grade II – Wastewater Collection
AZDEQ Operator Grade I – Water Treatment & Wastewater Treatment
CDL Class B – Tanker
HazMat
Air Brakes
Welding & Fabrication: Steel Piping Fabrication
Pipe Threading
Soldering
Safety & Field: Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) | HAZWOPER | Confined Space | CPR | Forklift
Utility Infrastructure: Water Distribution
Wastewater Collection
Pump/Lift Stations
Reservoirs
Wells
Telemetry
Emergency Response
Mechanical & Fabrication: Steel Piping Fabrication
Welding (Arc/MIG)
Pipe Threading
Hydrostatic Drives
Mechanical Seals
Pump Packing
Operations & Leadership: Crew Scheduling & Coordination
Work Planning
CMMS
Safety Protocols
Customer Service
Certification
AZDEQ Operator Grade II – Water Distribution, AZDEQ Operator Grade II – Wastewater Collection, AZDEQ Operator Grade I – Water Treatment & Wastewater Treatment, CDL Class B – Tanker, HazMat, Air Brakes, Welding & Fabrication: Steel Piping Fabrication, Pipe Threading, Soldering, Safety & Field: Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) | HAZWOPER | Confined Space | CPR | Forklift
Timeline
W/WW Maintenance Technician II
City of Scottsdale
05.2025 - CurrentRead More
Lead Service Technician
At Home Fitness
08.2021 - 05.2025Read More
Biomedical Maintenance Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
08.2020 - 08.2021Read More
Manufacturing Technician
Kelly Services
08.2019 - 08.2020Read More
Gilbert High School
High School Diploma
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