Marvin Lawrence
Town Of Vienna
Sterling,VA
14
years of professional experience
1
Certification
With over 10 years of experience in the field of utilities. I have dedicated my life to providing a public service to the citizens of the United States. I have been fortunate enough to provide assistance to the residents of the great states of Florida and Virginia. I am a highly motivated individual with the capability to teach and learn within any organization. Leadership has become a new driving passion as I continue to grow within the field. I aim to motivate and encourage others through compassion, commitment, and confidence.
Work History
Acting Water & Sewer Superintendent
4 Years 2 Months- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge, and customer demands.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
- Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress, and activity levels.
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing, and technology upgrades.
Water & Sewer Operations Supervisor
4 Years 8 Months- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Monitored SCADA system for problems and adjusted controls to maintain efficiency.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, and engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
Meter Services & Water Quality Supervisor
6 Years 2 Months- Coordinates and directs daily work for Meter Services & Water Operation Divisions. Supervises a crew of 8. Maintains water quality by monitoring and sampling of water system
- Conducts employee performance appraisals. Recommends hiring and termination. Oversees distribution system and pumping stations. Implemented new cross connection prevention program. Responds to and supervises water main breaks.
- Supervises and directs quality control personnel through effective mentoring, coaching and work delegation.
Plant Operator
5 Months- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
- Operated rated 40MGD surface water treatment plant.
- Monitored SCADA system for problems and adjusted controls to maintain efficiency.
- Collected hourly samples to adjust chemical dosages as needed.
- Collected water samples to test alkalinity, hardness and residual levels.
Water Operator/Mechanic
5 Years 1 Month- Serves on the interview panel. Trains new employees. Calculates chemical feed rates and dosages. Provides courteous customer service. Ability to effectively use time management and communication skills. Provides leadership as a senior operator. The capability of working under extreme pressure. Effectively operates and maintains a 60 MGD lime softening water treatment plant. Serves on the PTTP training panel for employees. Uses SCBA to change out chlorine ton cylinders. Uses SCBA to repair chlorine leaks if needed.
- Disinfected water with chemicals such as ammonia and chlorine in exact concentrations.
- Monitored SCADA system for problems and adjusted controls to maintain efficiency.
Water Treatment Operator C
1 Year 3 Months- Accurately and efficiently monitors SCADA. Checks and maintains proper functioning of four Class “C” water plants. Collects monthly samples for FDEP. Capability to work long hours at a time, including overtime, on-call hours, rotating shifts and weekend shifts.
- Disinfected water with chemicals such as ammonia and chlorine in exact concentrations.
- Collected water samples to test alkalinity, hardness and residual levels.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
Distribution Technician
3 Years 7 Months- Accurately and efficiently reads assigned records of water meters by hand or by computer operated hand-held - Performs utility locates; locates mainlines and services with electronic detectors; marks location of underground City water lines.
- Maintains valves used to operate the water system . Controls general and preventative maintenance at lift stations. Checks and maintains Class “C” water plant and Class “C” wastewater plant.
Education
Water Technology AS Degree
Skills
Decision Making
Employee Motivation
Management
Verbal and Written Communication
Team Leadership
Analyzing water quality
Data management
Interpersonal Communication
Critical thinking
Conflict resolution
Leading Team Meetings
Managing Laborers
Regulatory and Legal Compliance
Managing Employee Relations
Budgeting and Forecasting
Customer Relations
Staff Management
Microsoft Outlook
Word
and Excel
Local Government
Safe Work Practices
Program Implementation
Accomplishments
Murphee Water Treatment Plant Employee Of The Year - 2017
Certification
- Class I Virginia WaterWorks License 2019 - Present
- Florida Water Treatment License Class A 2017 - Present
Timeline
Acting Water & Sewer Superintendent
Town Of Vienna, Va - Government
2022.08 - CurrentRead More
Water & Sewer Operations Supervisor
Town Of Vienna, Va - Government
2022.02 - CurrentRead More
Meter Services & Water Quality Supervisor
Town Of Vienna
2020.08 - CurrentRead More
Plant Operator
Loudoun Water
2020.03 - 2020.08Read More
Water Operator/Mechanic
Gainesville Regional Utilities
2014.08 - 2019.09Read More
Water Treatment Operator C
City of Leesburg
2013.05 - 2014.08Read More
Distribution Technician
Town Of Dundee
2009.09 - 2013.04Read More
Florida Gateway College
Water Technology AS Degree
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