Kevin Lutz
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Certified Treatment Specialist with [Number] years of diverse and progressive wastewater and sewage treatment experience. Water treatment expert and hands-on practitioner with operational, analytical and maintenance proficiency across full spectrum of wastewater systems and equipment. Deeply committed to efficient and clean plant operation for economical, environmental and public safety reasons. Professional Treatment Specialist with responsible background in operation, maintenance and repair of wastewater collection and water treatment and distribution. Over 20 years of experience in public utilities with certification in [Area of certification]. Complies with federal and state safety laws and regulations to support healthy environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
City Of Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
02.2023 - Current
- Performed daily inspections of the facility and equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Monitored, adjusted, and maintained chemical feed systems for pH control, chlorine disinfection, and sludge conditioning.
- Tested wastewater samples for pollutants using standard laboratory tests such as BOD and COD, ammonia, total suspended solids, oil and grease and other parameters.
- Operated valves, pumps, blowers and aeration systems to control flow and processing of wastewater.
- Maintained records of process operations including flows rates, test results, maintenance activities and other relevant data.
- Assisted with plant start-up or shut down procedures in accordance with established protocols.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable environmental regulations regarding water quality standards.
- Developed sampling plans for monitoring effluent discharge from the treatment plant into receiving waters.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as filter backwashing and cleaning tanks according to scheduled preventive maintenance programs.
- Test backflows and fix as needed
Maintenance Mechanic
City Of Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
04.2004 - 02.2023
- Repaired and replaced defective parts in production machinery.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning components such as pumps, valves, bearings and shafts.
- Adjusted machine settings to optimize performance.
- Operated forklifts, cranes and other heavy equipment as necessary in the completion of duties.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Conducted periodic inspections of machine components for wear or damage.
- Inspected, repaired and maintained lighting and electrical systems, air conditioning equipment and plumbing system components.
- Test backflows and fix as needed
- Repair piping such as pex, cooper, cast iron pipe, pvc, cpvc
- Repair sprinkler system such as replace broken heads, valves and pvc lines as needed
Education
Lincoln High School
Lincoln, NE06.1998
Skills
- Water Sampling
- Chemical Analysis
- Public Health
- SCADA Software
- Backflow License #8772
- Preventive Maintenance
- EPA Regulations Understanding
- Sample Collection
- Report Writing
Accomplishments
- Preventing Discrimination & Harassment
- Strong Linc Award City of Lincoln
- Backflow Prevention and Cross Connection Control Course
- Scott Wibur Award
Timeline
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
City Of Lincoln
02.2023 - Current
Maintenance Mechanic
City Of Lincoln
04.2004 - 02.2023
Lincoln High School
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