Outside of work I love to fish, hunt, hike; I really like just being outside and enjoying the outdoors I really like to travel I recently took my first trip on my own (without family) with some of the my friends to arizona, that was very, very cool I have a ton of pictures of the scenery and some of the older towns I visited Another thing I'm big about is family I love being around my family and making new memories
Luke Baughman
Kenton,OH
Summary
Dedicated professional with a solid understanding of community impact within the water treatment field. Completed all three drinking supply tests in 18 months, demonstrating commitment to skill enhancement. Collaborated with new team members to ensure licensing success through study support in plant procedures and water treatment processes. Eager to learn and contribute significantly to operational efficiency in a treatment plant.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Water Treatment Plant Operator
City of Kenton
Kenton, OH 43326
03.2025 - Current
- Operated and monitored water treatment processes to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Analyzed water quality samples using standard testing methods to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Monitored water quality and adjusted chemical dosages to meet regulatory standards.
- Implemented best practices for chemical handling to enhance workplace safety and efficiency.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to identify maintenance needs and prevent downtime.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on water-treatment plant equipment to reduce downtime.
- Maintained accurate records of treatment operations and chemical usage for reporting purposes.
- Maintained accurate records of plant operations, including daily logs, maintenance reports, and regulatory documentation.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment use, safety protocols, and operational procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot operational issues and implement effective solutions.
- Followed EPA and OSHA regulations to ensure compliance in operations.
- Collected water samples to test alkalinity, hardness, and residual levels.
Electrical Apprentice
1879 Electric, LTD
Kenton, OH
09.2023 - 03.2025
- Assisted in installation and maintenance of electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards to support safe project execution.
- Executed wiring layouts, conduit bending, and circuit connections under the guidance of senior electricians.
- Repaired light fixtures, controls, switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels based on detailed evaluations.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
- Applied knowledge of local building codes to enhance project adherence to regulations. during project execution for compliance.
- Operated hand and power tools efficiently to complete electrical tasks.
- Practiced using a variety of power tools to improve efficiency in electrical tasks. such as drills, saws, crimpers, and wire strippers for efficient completion of electrical tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow efficiency on job sites, contributing to timely project completion.
- Mentored new apprentices on safe practices and proper tool usage in electrical work.
Material Handler
Precision Strip
Kenton, OH
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials safely and efficiently.
- Demonstrated expertise in operating overhead cranes, tow tractors, and forklifts in various settings.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely restocking of supplies and materials.
- Organized storage areas for optimal space utilization and easy access to materials.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment, identifying maintenance needs to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline material handling processes, improving workflow efficiency.
- Trained new employees on material handling techniques and operational best practices.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
- Supported production goals, ensuring that all necessary materials were available when needed on the manufacturing floor.
- Monitored warehouse to identify missing items, spills, and unusual activity.
CAP 2 Associate
Walmart
Kenton, OH
10.2020 - 09.2022
- Managed inventory replenishment processes to ensure product availability and minimize stock discrepancies.
- Oversaw daily workflow, coordinating team efforts to achieve productivity targets and improve service levels.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced accuracy in merchandise handling and reduced errors.
- Verified inventory computations by comparing to physical counts of stock, efficiently investigating discrepancies and adjusting errors.
- Increased overall store performance by consistently meeting productivity goals through efficient task execution.
- Trained new associates on operational procedures, emphasizing safety protocols and efficiency standards.
- Maintained merchandise presentation by removing damaged goods, stocking, and rotating merchandise and signing and pricing merchandise.
- Efficiently completed price adjustments, ensuring accurate and up-to-date pricing information for customers on the sales floor.
- Attended training sessions to learn company policies and procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kenton Senior High
Kenton, OHSkills
- Water testing
- Chemical handling
- Filtration maintenance
- Chlorination systems
- Filter operation
- Sample collecting
- Lab analysis
- Equipment operation
- System monitoring
- Calibrating instruments
- Troubleshooting methods
- EPA regulations
- Documentation skills
Accomplishments
- One of my biggest recent accomplishments that I am very proud of is the fact that I've Passed my class 1, 2 and 3 drinking water supply tests in a year and a half.
- I've been offered management positions at most jobs I've had and have had supervisor approval to put my name in for the job openings.
- Being very disciplined, responsible and being able to achieve my goals that I've set through life.
Certification
Drinking Water Supply 1
Drinking Water Supply 2 - Operator in training
Drinking Water Supply 3 - Operator in training
Black Flow Prevention Survey
Forklift
Electric Pallet Jack
Walkie Stacker
Overhead Crane
Scissor Lift
Boom Lift
Bucket truck
Interests
Timeline
Water Treatment Plant Operator
City of Kenton
03.2025 - Current
Electrical Apprentice
1879 Electric, LTD
09.2023 - 03.2025
Material Handler
Precision Strip
09.2022 - 09.2023
CAP 2 Associate
Walmart
10.2020 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Kenton Senior High