Larry Koontz
Boca Raton,Florida
Summary
Seeking a Utilities Management role for a municipal utility, where I can efficiently improve levels of service to customers. I have demonstrated the ability to successfully manage multiple utility directives, develop our asset management practices, meet desired schedules, and stay within the program's budget.
Skilled leader and problem-solver with several-year record of success overseeing work. Excellent maintenance and repair abilities demonstrated in and settings. Resourceful in coordinating supplies and personnel to meet any need.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Water Plant Maintenance Superintendent
City of Deerfield Beach Water Plant
Deerfield Beach, USA
01.2023 - Current
- As the Plant Maintenance Superintendent position performs technical, administrative, and supervisory work involving the maintenance operations of the water treatment plant.
- Supervises a crew of workers responsible for the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of the process equipment, ancillary support systems, dangerous chemicals, and equipment and works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
- Supervises directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
- Coordinates, assigns, and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors the status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
Senior Engineer, O&M Specialist, Utilities Optimization
City of Wichita Public Works & Utilities
Wichita, USA
01.2018 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: The City Utility is a $150M annual revenue utility comprising four operating divisions - water treatment, water distribution, wastewater collection, and wastewater treatment.
- Served as technical lead for 'on the ground' implementation of the City's Utilities Optimization and Asset Management Program.
- Responsibilities for the four operating divisions include CMMS implementation and training, standard operating procedure development, and developing O&M cost-saving strategies.
- A thorough understanding of the water/wastewater system regulations, levels of service goals, operations, and maintenance is required, as well as excellent communication skills to educate and train leadership, management, and O&M staff.
- Worked with City leadership and management staff to improve the understanding of risks associated with the Utility, develop appropriate O&M procedures, and develop Capital Improvement budgets.
- The City Utility is a $150M annual revenue utility comprising four operating divisions - water treatment, water distribution, wastewater collection, and wastewater treatment.
Interim Water Distribution Division Manager
City of Wichita Public Works & Utilities
Wichita, USA
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Responsible for managing a $16M annual operating budget, 2,400 miles of water mains, and 102 staff in the operations, maintenance, repair, meter reading, meter maintenance, and construction of the water distribution system.
- Ensured water distribution performance by managing water quality and pressure, flushing practices, fire hydrant testing, water loss, valve exercising, and meter readings.
- Worked with City leadership and management to determine annual Capital Improvement Plan projects and budgets.
- Completed an AMR water meter upgrade project including 157,000 meters.
- Maintained our Backflow-Cross Connection Control program and testing.
ASR and Well Field Supervisor
City of Wichita Public Works & Utilities
Wichita, USA
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Responsible for the operation and maintenance of 61 groundwater production and recharge wells and a 30 MGD advanced surface water treatment facility for aquifer storage and recovery (ASR), water transmission lines, and 60 miles of City-owned overhead electrical power distribution.
- Responsible for complying with Federal and State water quality regulations and associated water rights.
- Developed procedures to start and operate the advanced surface water treatment facility used for aquifer storage approximately 100 days per year following rain events.
- Completed detailed condition assessments of all equipment and facilities and identified maintenance and Capital Improvement needs to maintain the functionality of the ASR system.
- Responsible for the maintenance of the City's Wastewater Treatment system treating an average of 40 MGD across 5 treatment plants, 59 lift stations, and a lagoon system.
- Developed preventative and corrective maintenance work orders, managed maintenance staff, and monitored performance.
- Maintained spare parts inventory and developed maintenance strategies based on the risk of the asset.
Wastewater Treatment Facilities General Maintenance Supervisor
City of Wichita Public Works & Utilities
Wichita, USA
01.2014 - 12.2017
West Texas Facilities Coordinator
Prime Pack Energy Service
Big Lake, USA
12.2013 - 12.2014
General Manager
OFS, Inc.
, USA
01.2012 - 12.2013
Events Sales and Service Manager
Coleman Company, Inc.
, USA
01.1994 - 12.2011
Education
High School Diploma -
Wichita South High School
Wichita, KS01.1979
Affiliations
- American Water Works Association - National and Kansas Section
- Water Environment Federation
- Kansas Water Environment Association
- Wichita State University Asset Management Group
Training And Certificates
- FEMA Emergency Management, 01/01/17
- IS-00100 Incident Command System for Public Works, 01/01/17
- IS-00200 Single Resource and Initial Action Incident, 01/01/17
- IS-00700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), 01/01/17
- IS-00800 National Response Framework, 01/01/17
- FEMA Hurricane 2023 Refresher, 01/01/23
- Incident Command Systems (ICS) Form Review, 01/01/23
- Strategic Overview of Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities, 01/01/23
- Disaster Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities, 01/01/23
Computer Experience
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Proficient with Lucity CMMS
Timeline
Water Plant Maintenance Superintendent
City of Deerfield Beach Water Plant
01.2023 - Current
Senior Engineer, O&M Specialist, Utilities Optimization
City of Wichita Public Works & Utilities
01.2018 - 12.2022
Interim Water Distribution Division Manager
City of Wichita Public Works & Utilities
12.2017 - 12.2018
ASR and Well Field Supervisor
City of Wichita Public Works & Utilities
01.2016 - 12.2017
Wastewater Treatment Facilities General Maintenance Supervisor
City of Wichita Public Works & Utilities
01.2014 - 12.2017
West Texas Facilities Coordinator
Prime Pack Energy Service
12.2013 - 12.2014
General Manager
OFS, Inc.
01.2012 - 12.2013
Events Sales and Service Manager
Coleman Company, Inc.
01.1994 - 12.2011
High School Diploma -
Wichita South High School
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