Michael Burks
Ventura,United States
Summary
Grade 3–certified Water Treatment Plant Operator and Grade 2-certified Distribution with 2+ years’ hands-on experience operating desalination and municipal water systems in California. Proficient in SCADA monitoring, preventive maintenance, equipment calibration, workorder management, regulatory compliance, and rapid troubleshooting to maintain water quality and minimize downtime.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Water Treatment Plant Operator (Certified)
IDE Americas
Santa Barbara
08.2023 - Current
- Operate and monitor desalination plant systems via SCADA to maintain water quality within regulatory and municipal parameters; create and track maintenance work orders; perform monthly equipment calibrations and routine preventive maintenance; respond to alarms and troubleshoot system issues to minimize downtime; document operational data and test results.
Delivery Driver
Doordash
Ventura, CA
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Picked up and delivered takeout orders accurately and on time, selecting efficient routes and maintaining clear communication with customers and restaurants. Ensured safe handling of food and resolved minor delivery issues to uphold customer satisfaction and platform quality standards.
Barista (Certified)
Starbucks
Ventura, CA
03.2019 - 08.2022
- Duties: Provide excellent customer service by taking drink orders at point of sale, handled cash, handed out food as order support, made hot and cold drinks in an efficient, sequenced order, and kept lobby and restrooms presentable for guests.
Restaurant Host and Busser/Food Runner
Best Western Grand Squire Inn
Tusayan
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Duties: As a host, seated guests and managed dining room availability. As a busser, prepared bread and water before serving began, cleared and reset tables, and assisted wait staff. As a food runner, delivered food from the kitchen to the downstairs pub, brought food to guests in their room and provided silverware/napkins.
Kitchen Assistant/Dishwasher
Monhegan House
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Duties: Dishwasher, pizza and sandwich maker
Kitchen Assistant/Dishwasher
Bear Lodge Resort
Dayton
12.2016 - 02.2018
- Duties: Housekeeper: Cleaning rooms, washing and folding laundry. Dishwasher, and line cook duties as well, helping prepare staff meals.
Education
Water Science -
Ventura College
Ventura, CA05-2026
Lower Division classes - Sociology
Ventura College
Ventura06-2013
Diploma - undefined
Ventura High School
Ventura06-2009
Skills
- SCADA experience
- Excel experience
- Calibration experience
- CMMS experience
- Water Treatment Grade 3 Certification
- Water Distribution Grade 2 Certification
Certification
Water Treatment Grade 3 Certification
Water Distribution Grade 2 Certification
Certificate of completion in Water Treatment and Wastewater at Ventura College
Timeline
Water Treatment Plant Operator (Certified)
IDE Americas
08.2023 - Current
Delivery Driver
Doordash
11.2022 - 08.2023
Barista (Certified)
Starbucks
03.2019 - 08.2022
Restaurant Host and Busser/Food Runner
Best Western Grand Squire Inn
10.2018 - 03.2019
Kitchen Assistant/Dishwasher
Monhegan House
05.2018 - 10.2018
Kitchen Assistant/Dishwasher
Bear Lodge Resort
12.2016 - 02.2018
Lower Division classes - Sociology
Ventura College
Diploma - undefined
Ventura High School
Water Science -
Ventura College