Matthew Maola
Hickory Hills,IL
Summary
Results-driven Water Treatment Plant Operator with over 20 years of experience. Skilled in system monitoring, chemical handling, and project management, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
23
23
Certification
Work History
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Covanta/Reworld
Hodgkins, IL
05.2023 - Current
- Activated pumps, valves and processing equipment to move water through treatment processes and added chemicals.
- Demonstrated capability for wet chemistry techniques by meeting quality control requirements, laboratory SOP and client specifications.
- Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, and slakers regularly.
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Beaver Oil
Hodgkins, IL
06.2002 - 05.2023
- Used forklifts, pumping equipment and air compressors frequently.
- Monitored and adjusted water treatment plant operations in accordance with established procedures.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through improved operational efficiency.
- Assisted in safe unloading and storage of chemicals.
- Operated and adjusted equipment controls to purify and clarify water, process or dispose of sewage and generate power.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, ILSkills
- Equipment operation
- Water quality testing
- Chemical handling
- Process optimization
- System monitoring
- Regulatory compliance
- Project management
- Continuous improvement
- Process improvement
- Lean six sigma methodologies
- Knowledge of lean six sigma processes
- Agile methodologies
- Effective communication
- Kanban knowledge
- Punctuality
Certification
- Water Treatment Technology Certification
- Certified Agile Professional
- Scrum Master
- Certified Lean Practitioner
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Professional
- Change Management Certified
- Agile Leader Certified
- Project Management Certified
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Process Improvement Specialist
- Project Management Lean Process Certified
- Kanban Implementation Specialist
- Accounting Fundamentals Certified
- Certified Team Supervisor
- 5S Concept Certified
- Total Quality Management Professional
- Mastering Self Management Skills for Career Growth
- Risk Management Training
- Strategic Leadership: Impact Change and Decision Making
- Six Sigma Black Belt Professional
- Mastering Self Management Skills
- Certified Supply Chain Manager
Timeline
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Covanta/Reworld
05.2023 - Current
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Beaver Oil
06.2002 - 05.2023
Some College (No Degree) -
Moraine Valley Community College
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