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Michael Krivensky

Denison,TX

Summary

Certified Treatment Specialist with 14 years of diverse and progressive wastewater and sewage treatment experience. Water treatment expert and hands-on practitioner with operational, analytical and maintenance proficiency across full spectrum of wastewater systems and equipment. Deeply committed to efficient and clean plant operation for economical, environmental and public safety reasons. Hardworking water treatment plant professional proficient in gathering and testing samples, producing detailed reports and monitoring the SCADA system. Valid Class C credentials in Texas. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Water Quality Specialist

City Of Sherman
Sherman, TX
05.2022 - Current
  • Performed periodic water quality monitoring in accordance with state and federal regulations.
  • Maintained records of test results and prepared detailed reports for review by management personnel.
  • Inspected water quality and levels and reported findings to supervisors.
  • Collected and sent water samples to health labs for review.
  • Conducted routine flushes of municipal water hydrants

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

City of Denison
Denison, Texas
04.2007 - 04.2022
  • Sampled and tested wastewater, applied chemical dosing, received chemical shipments and performed wastewater plant preventive maintenance and minor corrective maintenance
  • Compiled and maintained data and records for permit reporting according to regulatory requirements and documented plant procedural and safety standards
  • Ran and operated regulators, diversion chambers, tide gates, pumps, sludge collecting treatment and disposal equipment, blowers, compressors, motors and oil purifying equipment
  • Collected samples to assess water quality, including tests for pH, hardness and sediment levels
  • Loaded sludge vessels and barges, operated plant vehicles and radiotelephones, performed rigging and hoisting and operated welding and burning equipment
  • Operated and maintained water treatment equipment, including pumps and blowers

Punch Press Operator

KWIKSET
Denison, Texas
06.2004 - 03.2007
  • Maintained adequate productivity by setting and enforcing deadlines
  • Kept machines running at peak efficiency to meet demanding production targets
  • Followed work orders to select proper materials, make accurate cuts and complete precise finished products
  • Examined completed pieces to check for defects and sorted items according to identified flaws.Adhered to company and OSHA safety procedures to protect team members, products and equipment
  • Operated cranes, hi-los and other equipment safely to move materials around work areas

Steel Room Technician

BANDIT INDUSTRIES
Remus, Michigan
10.1999 - 04.2004
  • Repaired tools and improved tooling performance with skilled use of shop grinders and other tools
  • Completed frequent inspections to assess safety and operational status of each accountable tool, part or equipment
  • Read blueprints for parts and collected material
  • Developed and maintained dimensional part specs
  • Fit different parts of steel tool together to complete final product
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals

Business Owner

Self-employeed
Sumner, MI
10.1993 - 08.1999
  • Monitored cash flow to ensure proper budgeting of resources.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies and services.
  • Created a customer service policy to ensure customers were satisfied with products or services.
  • Initiated cost-cutting measures when necessary without sacrificing quality of products or services.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the business and provided guidance when needed.
  • Kept records for production, inventory, income, and expenses.
  • Determined pricing for products or services based on costs and competition.
  • Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.

Foreman Painter

Elgato Painting
San Jose, CA
03.1990 - 09.1993
  • Developed and implemented safety protocols in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.
  • Supervised a team of 3-4 painters, providing guidance on techniques, product usage, and equipment operation.
  • Oversaw the preparation of surfaces for painting, including sanding, patching, caulking and masking off areas to be painted.
  • Applied paints using brushes, rollers or spray guns to interior and exterior walls, ceilings, doors and other surfaces.
  • Maintained accurate records of work performed by crew members and tracked project progress against established timelines.
  • Ordered materials such as paint supplies and protective coverings as needed.
  • Inspected finished products to ensure quality control standards were met.
  • Collaborated with clients to determine color schemes for various projects.
  • Provided direction to employees regarding job assignments and scheduling of personnel hours.

Education

Torrance High School
Torrance, California

Skills

  • Sampling
  • Documentation Control
  • Corrective Actions
  • Maintenace and Repair
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Detail Oriented
  • Decision-Making
  • Customer Service
  • Welding
  • Construction

Languages

English

Certification

  • TCEQ C Wastewater License
  • TCEQ C Ground Water License
  • TCEQ C Surface Water License
  • Hazmat Certification

Timeline

Water Quality Specialist

City Of Sherman
05.2022 - Current

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

City of Denison
04.2007 - 04.2022

Punch Press Operator

KWIKSET
06.2004 - 03.2007

Steel Room Technician

BANDIT INDUSTRIES
10.1999 - 04.2004

Business Owner

Self-employeed
10.1993 - 08.1999

Foreman Painter

Elgato Painting
03.1990 - 09.1993

Torrance High School
Michael Krivensky