Leland Lowery
Bonneau,S.C.
Summary
Career Operations and Maintenance Manager with excellent interpersonal. communication, time management and organizational skills and strong analytical capabilities. I am looking to continue working with a company using my knowledge and skills that is interested in environmental protection and a safe working atmosphere. Over 33 years of proven success and experience.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
WASTE TREATMENT OPERATIONS SUPERINTENDENT
WESTROCK
01.2023 - Current
- Managed day to day wastewater treatment plant operations and optimization for the Utilities Dept
- Managed wastewater treatment plant operators in the operation of a 25 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) wastewater plant and 2 lift stations
- Prepared reports, analyzed data, and made recommendations for improving plant operations and solving maintenance related problems
- Supervised and planned all maintenance activities for mechanical and process equipment in my area including plant and wastewater collection system (lift stations)
- Communicated to upper management plant status, worked with contractors to clean, and repair equipment, and supervised hourly workers to maintain plant in orderly condition
- Ordered any needed materials for the plant including lab supplies, rental equipment, chemicals
- Worked to aid in new operator training for state licensing, and qualification to operate the plant
- Insured all employees completed proper safety training
- Managed and supervised department through Mill shutdown activities
- Interviewed and participated in the hiring process for department employees.
WASTEWATER PLANT MANAGER
MONCKS CORNER PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
01.1997 - 01.2023
- Sampled and tested wastewater, applied chemical dosing, received shipments, and performed preventive and corrective maintenance with the proper documentation
- Operated, monitored, maintained, and performed troubleshooting for facility and sewer pump stations mechanical and electrical systems
- Prepared field reports, performed process control analysis, and verified compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies
- Compiled and kept data and records for permit reporting according to regulatory requirements and documented plant procedural and safety standards
- Ran and operated regulators, pumps, sludge collecting and disposal equipment, blowers, compressors, disinfection equipment, sludge processing equipment, conveyors, and other associated machinery
- Planned and oversaw plant upgrades with contract engineers to expand the treatment capabilities and efficiency of the plant
- Supervised and managed employees in the operation and maintenance of a 3.2 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) wastewater plant, the sewer collection system, and 15 lift stations
- Experience with programmable logic controllers including Allen Bradley drives
- Acted as Laboratory Manager for facility performing NPDES required testing and maintaining lab certification
- Worked with water distribution system crew repairing leaks, installing, and replacing water meters, and other duties as needed
- Repaired buildings and maintained grounds
- Have a background in construction also
- Vast experience and training in every aspect of water and wastewater collection and treatment
- Interviewed and made decisions on the hiring of employees and conducted employee evaluations
- Monitored the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and equipment and initiated reordering as necessary
- Met and communicated with regulatory agencies (SCDHEC and USEPA) when necessary to insure facility compliance.
Education
No Degree - Computers/Environmental Science
Trident Technical College
North Charleston, SCHigh School Diploma -
BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.06.1988
Skills
- Familiarity with USEPA and SCDHEC regulations
- Project Planning
- Permit and License Procurement
- Job Planning
- Operational Efficiency
- Employee Development
- Maintenance Coordination
- Operations Oversight
- Data Management
- Computer Literate
Certification
- Class A Biological Wastewater Plant Operator, SC A9703, 1995
- Class C Water Plant Operator, SC C5985, 1997
Timeline
WASTE TREATMENT OPERATIONS SUPERINTENDENT
WESTROCK
01.2023 - Current
WASTEWATER PLANT MANAGER
MONCKS CORNER PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
01.1997 - 01.2023
No Degree - Computers/Environmental Science
Trident Technical College
High School Diploma -
BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL