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Kimberly Brown

Terre Haute,IN

Summary

Seeking a role where I can leverage my strong work ethic and utilize my diverse knowledge and skills obtained from experience in water utilities, lab analysis, and supervision. 

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Supervisor

NiSource
08.2024 - Current
  • Shift schedule consists of a 7 days on / 7 days off, days to nights rotation at NIPSCO - Sugar Creek Generating Station
  • Provide leadership, direction, and performance coaching to Operation Maintenance Techs on shift
  • Oversee plant generation operations
  • Motivate, coach, and develop shift crew to meet objectives and improve performance
  • Direct the daily work of the shift crew and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently
  • Troubleshoot process systems, equipment failure and concerns or inefficiencies when they occur
  • Assist the Chemical and Chemistry Supervisors as needed to ensure compliance and regulations are met
  • Collaborate with the Operation Supervisors to strengthen communication between shifts and the crews
  • Assist Plant Manager to manage and enforce the terms in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
  • Lead daily meeting with all employees on site to discuss safety, daily work, contractor visits, deliveries, and all other needs, issues or concerns
  • Responsible for calling in OMTs to cover shifts as needed
  • Contact contractors, order parts and equipment, and take on special projects as needed

Sr. Superintendent of Production

Indiana American Water
05.2020 - 08.2024
  • Average schedule consitsts of Monday - Friday, 6:30am-5:00pm, 50 to 60 hours per week; on call for Production emergencies 24/7
  • Manage operational, maintenance, chemical & labor O&M budgets
  • Reforecast & plan Production, Facilities & Tools capital budget lines
  • Schedule & communicate with contractors on projects & jobs
  • Manage, plan & schedule maintenance with Production team & outside contractors
  • Create, schedule & assign preventative & correctional maintenance orders
  • Support Business Development team with water & wastewater acquisition opportunities
  • Build relationships with city & town officials, regulatory agencies & local utilities
  • Manage & update Emergency Response, Disaster & Contingency Plans, Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure Plan, & Risk Management Plan/Process Safety Management Plan
  • Shared responsibilities to update & manage Reduced Site Visit Plans, SDS books & assigned responsibilities in Environmental Management Plan
  • Oversee employees received required Respiratory Protection Training, Qualatative Fit Tests & Pulmonary Function Physicals
  • Manage sludge waste, hazardous waste, & chemical disposal
  • Conduct Pre-job Safety Briefings to assess risks, detect & eliminate safety hazards
  • Manage Confined Space program & permits
  • All other duties list under Production Supervisor experience

Production Supervisor

Indiana American Water
03.2017 - 05.2020
  • Average schedule consitsts of Monday - Friday, 6:30am-5:00pm, 45 to 55 hours per week; on call for Production emergencies 24/7
  • Responsible for the full compliance with all aspects of the EPA Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), Clean Water Act, IDEM state regulations, & company regulations
  • Manage & lead Production team consisting of six operators, support & provide the tools & training needed to obtain required licenses & CEUs
  • Oversee & manage four ground water treatment plants, one wastewater treatment plant, including storage tanks, booster pump stations & lift stations
  • Support five distribution systems and one wastewater collections system
  • Plan, organize & assign daily production work
  • Initiate, coordinate & enforce systems, policies & procedures
  • Communicate job expectations, needs & important information & changes with the company to employees
  • Train or schedule trainings to ensure all employees are in compliance with Occupational Safety & Health directives & regulations, & company required policy, procedure & safety trainings
  • Interview, select & onboard new employees
  • Prepare for, assist, & follow up on local, state & federal agency, & internal company inspections & audits
  • Conduct, report, & follow up on job site observations and Safety & Environmental Near Miss Reporting
  • Supervise chemical feed & water treatment adjustments
  • Manage bulk chemical orders & deliveries
  • Monitor SCADA & alarm system, make changes & approve operator changes in SCADA
  • Assist & support team to troubleshoot issues with equipment, processes & facilities, including water treatment plants, storage tanks, booster stations, lift stations, pumps, treatment, buildings, chemical feed, pumps, VFDs, wells, electrical, generators, HVAC, communications, filters, piping, valves, meters, etc.
  • Assist & support peers in other districts in Indiana
  • Engage & support Engineering construction projects, review plans & provide input on project and environmental permits
  • Research old documentation, drawings & blueprints for projects, operations, & evaluations
  • Inspect & evaluate facilities to eliminate health & safety hazards
  • Volunteer at community events to build relationships and partnerships

Water Quality Supervisor

Indiana American Water
04.2016 - 03.2017
  • Average schedule consitsts of Monday - Friday, 7:00am-5:00pm, 45 to 50 hours per week; on call for water quality complaints and emergencies 24/7
  • Oversaw the Water Quality at multiple operations to ensure full compliance with all aspects of the EPA Safe Drinking Water Act (SWDA), Clean Water Act, IDEM state regulations and company regulations
  • Provide technical support on water quality, treatment, permitting, laboratory management, and regulatory compliance issues
  • Assist local, state, and federal agencies during inspections
  • Report water quality and standard problems and issues
  • Assure policies, programs, standards, and approved objectives related to water quality are adhered to
  • Supervise three Indiana State certified microbiology labs
  • Manage the bulk chemical supply, laboratory reagents and equipment
  • Assist in plant operator and field staff training
  • Manage Monthly Monitoring Reports and Monthly Report of Operations for submittal to Indiana Department of Environmental Management
  • Assist operators in chemical feed adjustments and issues and analyzer and monitoring maintenance and issues
  • Collect environmental, compliance & process samples for analysis & monitoring requirements
  • Resolve customer water quality complaints and inquiries
  • Establish and maintain safe lab procedures and SOPs
  • Conduct annual Wellhead Protection Meetings

Plant Operator

Indiana American Water
06.2013 - 04.2016
  • Monday - Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm weekly schedule, 40+ hours per week
  • On-call rotation every 5-6 weeks to cover Production emergencies
  • Responsible for plant operations for five Public Water Systems
  • Review Monthly Reports
  • Assist creating and maintaining Chemical Hygiene Plan
  • Review and update SOPs
  • Assist in the Backflow Prevention Program
  • Conduct water analysis tests such as chlorine residual, ammonia, fluoride, pH, alkalinity, hardness, turbidity, iron, manganese, etc. for water treatment process control
  • Determine proper chemical feed rates and adjust dosages as needed
  • Collect representative water samples, analyze chlorine residuals, nitrification, & free ammonia levels in the distribution system to ensure safety & water quality
  • Collect representative samples to send to outside labs for additional analysis for regulatory compliance
  • Backwash gravity & pressure filters
  • Sample & discharge backwash wastewater; send samples to outside lab for NPDES permit compliance
  • Properly collect monthly bacteriological samples for compliance
  • Assist in chemical & consumable inventories
  • Clean & maintain work areas, chemical buildings, rooms, booster stations & tanks
  • Perform preventative maintenance, clean, & calibrate water quality chemical analyzers
  • Perform preventative maintenance on plant equipment including generators, pumps, Rotork actuator valves, etc
  • Valve operation
  • Receive delivery & change chlorine gas cylinders (one-ton and 150 lb)
  • Receive and analyze fluoride, phosphate and ammonia bulk chemical deliveries
  • Fill & monitor chemical day tanks
  • Flush hydrants when needed for water quality
  • Monitor SCADA: wells, pumps, chemical feeds, flows, plant and system chemical residuals, tank levels, trends, etc
  • Ensure plant operations are within compliance of operating guidelines & water is safe and acceptable entering the distribution system
  • Enter monthly bacteriological data into Horizon LIMS

Quality Management Technician

Cargill
04.2012 - 06.2013
  • Shift rotation; one week days (8am-4pm), followed by one week evenings (4pm-12am), followed by one week nights (12am-8am); five to seven days per week; average 45-60 hours per week
  • Perform precise & accurate analytical tests on milled corn products for food quality & food safety
  • Test & analyze products to ensure products meet customers’ specifications
  • Analyze products granulation, fat/oil, protein, moisture, mycotoxins, viscosity, & foreign materials
  • Work together with Loading Managers & Millers to ensure that the customers’ needs are met in a timely fashion
  • Perform calibrations and/or verifications to ensure accuracy of analytical equipment
  • Actively investigates milling, product, & customer issues
  • Prepare samples for external laboratory testing
  • Participate in Change Network meetings &and Safety Observations
  • Assisted the Quality Supervisor with projects related to research & development, production technology & quality control

Laboratory Technician

Terre Haute Wastewater Utility
05.2007 - 03.2012
  • Monday-Friday schedule, 7:00am to 3:00pm; 40 hours per week plus rotating weekend schedule every 3rd weekend, 10 hours max
  • Set up laboratory equipment & instrumentation required for tests, research & process control.
  • Test & analyze wastewater samples to ensure compliance with the NPDES permit requirements.
  • Test & analyze samples for parameters such as CBOD, TBOD, TSS, ammonia, e. Coli, dissolved oxygen, fecal coliform, total solids, alkalinity, settleable solids, chlorine & pH.
  • Documented results of tests & analyzes.
  • Prepared chemical solutions for use in processing materials, following standardized formulas.
  • Collected samples from various locations on & off the plant site for analysis.
  • Maintain, clean, & sterilize laboratory equipment & glassware
  • Inventory lab chemicals, consumables, & equipment.
  • Provided & maintained a safe working environment by participating in safety meetings & programs.
  • Prepared & preserved samples and prepared chain-of-custody for samples being sent to other laboratories.

Education

Coursework - Environmental Science

University of Phoenix
Online
08-2017

Associate of Science - Biotechnology

Ivy Tech Community College
Terre Haute, IN
05-2007

Skills

  • Proper data documentation
  • Laboratory skills, analysis, procedures
  • Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment & Clothing
  • Maintain clean & safe work environment
  • Communication skills
  • Ability to problem solve
  • Ability to work unsupervised/alone & as well as part of a team
  • Perform tasks accurately & thoroughly
  • Supervise diverse group of employees
  • Knowledge of water & wastewater treatment, processes, regulation, compliance
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Teams
  • Data analysis, patterns, trends

Certification

Indiana WT3 IDEM June 2014

Certified Grade WT3 Water Treatment Operator | License # WT140019


Indiana WW Class III IDEM August 2016

Certified Wastewater Class III Operator | License #WW020637


Indiana DSL IDEM October 2018

Certified Distribution System Large Operator | License #DS180154

Timeline

Operations Supervisor

NiSource
08.2024 - Current

Sr. Superintendent of Production

Indiana American Water
05.2020 - 08.2024

Production Supervisor

Indiana American Water
03.2017 - 05.2020

Water Quality Supervisor

Indiana American Water
04.2016 - 03.2017

Plant Operator

Indiana American Water
06.2013 - 04.2016

Quality Management Technician

Cargill
04.2012 - 06.2013

Laboratory Technician

Terre Haute Wastewater Utility
05.2007 - 03.2012

Coursework - Environmental Science

University of Phoenix

Associate of Science - Biotechnology

Ivy Tech Community College

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