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Michael Mitchell

Elyria,Ohio

Summary

Certified Treatment Specialist with many 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.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Waste Treatment Operator

Mpc Plating
Brooklyn, OH
04.2023 - Current
  • Monitored incoming wastewater flows for compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Implemented safety procedures to protect personnel from hazardous materials used in the facility.
  • Collected samples from various points throughout the system for testing purposes.
  • Calibrated chemical feed systems for optimal performance and efficiency.
  • Operated, monitored and maintained wastewater treatment plant equipment.
  • Assisted in developing plans for new projects related to waste treatment processes.
  • Provided training to staff members on safe operation of wastewater treatment facilities.
  • Analyzed sample results using standard laboratory techniques such as titrations or spectrophotometry.

Instructors Assistant

Ohio Central School System
Mansfield, Ohio
06.2020 - 01.2023
  • Computer set up, and program readiness
  • One on one teaching in a large classroom setting With up 18 students at a time to classes a day
  • Directing them in their work assignments and answering all their questions as they go along
  • Solving problems they have and figuring out the mistakes they to help them correct their projects
  • All CAD residential and commercial
  • Cleaning all Machines after each class because of covid protocols.

Foreman/Operator of Record

Lorain County Engineering Dept
Elyria, Ohio
02.2015 - 01.2019
  • Managed the Five County-owned wastewater plants and their crews.
  • Managed County-owned main water and sewer systems, EPA reporting, groundwater reports and enforcement, lab and testing, safety training, OSHA training, run heavy equipment, scheduling, overseen all plant functions, and making all necessary adjustments.
  • Led county lateral programs, meeting with public and private contractors, and inspecting all contractor work.
  • Managed all job sites and made blueprints of the jobs.
  • Facilitated the asset GPS program.
  • Managed all plant, present, and future improvements.
  • Chemical and supply ordering.
  • Ordering plant equipment and PPE.
  • Teaching wastewater classes.

Operator/Driver/ Skilled Maintenance

City of Elyria Waste water
Elyria, Ohio
03.1996 - 02.2015
  • Driving, hauling sludge, running belt press, skilled maintenance duties, monitoring flow, sludge digestion, repair and upkeep of all lift stations, welding, fabricating, tow motor, backhoe, front-end loaders, driving class A semis and combination vehicles, grounds keeping, mowing, snow ploughing at plant and on streets and highways, taking samples, making timely rounds, recording data, running tests, attending all safety classes, confined space training, fall protection, hazardous chemical, all operator, and OSHA training.

Education

High School Equivalency -

10.1989

LCJVS TOOL &DIE -

WASTEWATER CERT CLASSES -

COMPUTER DRAFTING AND CAD -

Skills

  • Management experience
  • Waste Water Class 3 Operator
  • Equipment Inspection
  • EPA regulations understanding
  • Skilled Maintenance
  • Welding
  • Heavy equipment
  • Tow motor
  • Fabricating
  • Hand tools
  • Power tools
  • Carpentry
  • Vac truck and jetter
  • Chemical Handling
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Plumbing
  • Water and sewer main line maintenance and repair
  • Blueprint and Schematic Reading
  • Water Sampling
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Problem-solving capabilities
  • Hazardous waste management
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Control system management
  • Safety protocol compliance
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Lab experience
  • Rebuild pumps and motors

References

  • Robert C. Klaiber P.E. P.S., Assistant County Engineer, Lorain County Engineer's Office, 247 Hadaway Street, Elyria, Ohio, 44035, 440-329-5586, 216-244-1830
  • Roger Engle, Engineering Technician Supervisor, Lorain County Sanitary Engineer's, rengle@loraincounty.us, (440) 328-2531
  • Larry Barbee, Retired Elyria Police Officer, (440) 774-4757

Certification

  • Ohio EPA Class 3 Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification
  • Certification number WW3-1127627-15
  • Issuance date May 5, 2015

Timeline

Waste Treatment Operator

Mpc Plating
04.2023 - Current

Instructors Assistant

Ohio Central School System
06.2020 - 01.2023

Foreman/Operator of Record

Lorain County Engineering Dept
02.2015 - 01.2019

Operator/Driver/ Skilled Maintenance

City of Elyria Waste water
03.1996 - 02.2015

High School Equivalency -

LCJVS TOOL &DIE -

WASTEWATER CERT CLASSES -

COMPUTER DRAFTING AND CAD -

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