LaReese Williams
Hercules,CA
Summary
Skilled Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator with comprehensive knowledge in managing and maintaining wastewater treatment systems. Specialize in adhering to safety regulations, conducting laboratory tests, ensuring compliance with environmental policies, and providing operational guidance for plant personnel. Strengths include monitoring equipment performance, analyzing water quality data, and troubleshooting system issues. Previous work has resulted in improved efficiency of wastewater operations, heightened team productivity, and enhanced system reliability.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Veolia North America
Richmond, CA
05.2023 - Current
- Participated in safety meetings; adhered strictly to safety rules while performing duties.Performed daily inspections of the facility and equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Operated valves, pumps, blowers and aeration systems to control flow and processing of wastewater.
- Maintained records of process operations including flows rates, chemical dosages, test results, maintenance activities and other relevant data.
- Calibrated instruments such as meters, controllers and gauges on a regular basis to maintain accuracy levels.
- Investigated operational problems related to process control systems or mechanical components within the system.
- Assisted in the development of operating procedures for new processes or modifications to existing processes.
- Inspected grounds around plant area for debris that could interfere with normal operations or affect water quality.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as filter backwashing and cleaning tanks according to scheduled preventive maintenance programs.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers when discussing operation issues or troubleshooting problems.
- Trained new personnel on safe work practices associated with operating a wastewater treatment facility.
- Sampled and tested wastewater, applied chemical dosing, received chemical shipments, and performed wastewater plant preventive maintenance and minor corrective maintenance.
- Operated, monitored, maintained and performed troubleshooting for wastewater treatment facility mechanical and electrical systems.
- Monitored plant supervisory control and data acquisition system (SCADA), calibrated gauges, meters and controls and recorded readings for next shift.
- Handled chlorine offloading, cleaned wastewater collection, treatment, and reclamation-related equipment and facilities and performed periodic building maintenance.
- Collected and tested water and sewage samples using test equipment and color analysis standards.
- Performed housekeeping duties to keep facilities clean and neat.
- Assisted in safe unloading and storage of chemicals.
- Added chemicals to disinfect and deodorize water and other liquids.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Opusing
Richmond, CA
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Performed daily inspections of the facility and equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Maintained records of process operations including flows rates, chemical dosages, test results, maintenance activities and other relevant data.
- Investigated operational problems related to process control systems or mechanical components within the system.
- Inspected grounds around plant area for debris that could interfere with normal operations or affect water quality.
- Sampled and tested wastewater, applied chemical dosing, received chemical shipments, and performed wastewater plant preventive maintenance and minor corrective maintenance.
- Performed housekeeping duties to keep facilities clean and neat.
- Assisted in safe unloading and storage of chemicals.
- Added chemicals to disinfect and deodorize water and other liquids.
Senior Operations Specialist
Meta
Menlo Park, CA
07.2017 - 06.2022
- Developed and maintained operational procedures to ensure smooth workflow in daily operations.
- Analyzed data to identify potential areas of improvement, resulting in increased efficiency and cost savings.
- Provided technical support to staff on a variety of system issues.
- Implemented new processes for tracking, reporting and analyzing performance metrics.
- Conducted regular reviews of existing policies and procedures, making recommendations for improvements as necessary.
- Created detailed training materials for employees on how to use various software applications.
- Coordinated with internal teams such as IT, finance, marketing, sales and customer service to ensure seamless integration across departments.
- Trained, mentored and motivated employees to maximize team productivity.
- Identified areas for improvement and implemented new processes to enhance overall company quality and performance.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss operational challenges and brainstorm solutions.
- Oversaw compliance with safety and quality standards, significantly reducing incident rates.
- Trained new employees on operational protocols, significantly reducing onboarding time.
- Implemented new operational procedures, resultingin an increase in process efficiency.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CA06-2016
Skills
- Safety protocol compliance
- Workplace inspections
- Fall protection
- Respiratory protection
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Accident reduction planning
- Fire and safety guidance
- Occupational safety instruction
- Occupational health hazards
- Water treatment systems
- Problem-solving abilities
- Sample collecting
- Operational data reporting
- Multitasking Abilities
- SCADA Systems
- Operations recordkeeping
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Critical Thinking
- Technical problem solving
- Team building
- Plant Operations
- Adaptability
- Multitasking
- Flow control
- Process Improvement
- Communication Skills
- System monitoring
- Risk Assessment
- Quantitative skills
- Planning and coordination
- Operations coordination
- Project Management
- Performance Management
- Operational Efficiency
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Reliability
Accomplishments
- 2019 Reputation and Excellence Award Winner
Affiliations
- International travel: Make and plan annual trips to different countries to experience new cultures.
- Camping: Yearly trip with family to bond, gain survival skills and be one with nature.
- Community service: Actively volunteer at a local community church once a month to prepare and serve food.
- DYI projects: I love making natural products for skin, hair, nails and oral care!
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Veolia North America
05.2023 - Current
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Opusing
07.2022 - 05.2023
Senior Operations Specialist
Meta
07.2017 - 06.2022
BBA - Business Administration
California State University, East Bay
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