Mitchell Nusbaum
Duluth,MN
Summary
Dedicated water treatment professional with a strong foundation in water quality analysis and process control. Committed to ensuring safe drinking water through meticulous monitoring and adherence to safety protocols. Passionate about sustainable practices and eager to contribute to innovative water management initiatives. With a solid base in water quality analysis and process control, I bring two years of hands-on experience in surface water operations, successfully managing daily plant functions, ensuring regulatory compliance and serving the community that I work in and am a part of.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Water Treatment Plant Operator
City Of Duluth
Duluth, Minnesota
07.2024 - Current
- In my role at the Duluth Water Treatment Plant, I worked at the forefront of ensuring safe, high-quality drinking water for the city of Duluth and its surrounding communities. There I operated and monitored advanced water treatment systems with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with state and federal water standards.
- Tracked and adjusted process control parameters (flow, pressure, turbidity, pH, alkalinity, chlorine residuals, fluoride, temperature) using SCADA and on-site instrumentation to ensure optimal treatment performance.
- Mixed, dosed, and monitored treatment chemicals (coagulants, disinfectants, corrosion control, fluoridation) according to SOPs and safety protocols while maintaining accurate inventory levels.
- Maintain detailed operational logs, rounds, and shift handoffs; prepare summaries for supervisors and regulatory submittals (e.g., monthly operating reports).
- Responded to alarms, process upsets, and water quality incidents; investigated root causes and implemented corrective actions, ensuring prompt restoration of normal operations.
- Apply safety best practices and PPE when handling chemicals and operating equipment; follow lockout/tagout, confined space, and hazard communication procedures.
- Participate in rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage to maintain 24/7 operations.
Education
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Water Environmental Technologies and Treatment
St. Cloud Technical Community College
05-2024
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences
St. Cloud State University
05-2021
Skills
- Strong experience in surface water treatment operations, including SCADA process monitoring and water quality testing and analysis
- Proficient in optimizing chemical feed systems and driving process improvements proactively
- Committed to upholding safety and operating procedures at all times
- Documents operations meticulously, maintaining detailed records for audits and compliance
- Works well in any environment or team size, happy to work with others or independently
- Extremely open to feedback and constructive criticism, always looking for ways to improve
- Passionate about conservation and environmentalism with a work ethic that conveys that passion
Certification
- Class D in Water Treatment Operations MN
- Class D in Wastewater Treatment Operations MN
Timeline
Water Treatment Plant Operator
City Of Duluth
07.2024 - Current
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Water Environmental Technologies and Treatment
St. Cloud Technical Community College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences
St. Cloud State University