NATE GRYSEN
Zeeland,MI
Summary
Motivated professional with five years of experience operating complex infrastructure systems through data collection and pattern recognition. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Drinking Water Treatment Plant Operator
Holland Board Of Public Works
09.2022 - Current
- Operate and control pumping equipment to maintain sufficient quantities of water throughout the distribution system for consumption and fire protection
- Monitor filters and backwashes
- Collects samples and performs laboratory analysis for regulatory compliance and process control
- Operate chemical feed systems and adjusts feed rates
- Maintain daily reports and operational logs based on meter readings and facility checks
- Monitor process performance and trends and makes adjustments to controls and equipment as necessary to achieve optimal performance
- Check all operating equipment and pumps for proper performance
- Monitor plant performance as required by federal, state, and local permits, laws, regulations, ordinances, and policies
- Submit work requests as required utilizing WTP computerized maintenance management system
- Perform or assist in performing maintenance and repair to pumps, motors and other relative plant equipment
- Assist in installing new equipment
- Assist in maintaining accurate records of all work orders, maintenance projects and preventative maintenance.
Drinking Water Treatment Plant Operator
City of Wyoming
03.2019 - 09.2022
- Operates Donald K Shine water treatment plant which serves a population 230,000 people, and treats 120 MGD of water from Lake Michigan
- Completes regular inspections of plant and equipment to ascertain that it is in proper operation at all times
- Collects samples and performs laboratory tests, makes necessary calculations and records findings in logbook and database
- Collects samples of water from designated locations and performs tests to assure water quality
- Regulates the flow of chlorine and other chemicals
- Makes chemical feed adjustments and pump changes as necessary
- Gathers data and prepares a variety of complex records and reports as required which include but are not limited to those required by the State of Michigan or Utilities management
- Monitors a control station, observes gauges, levels and other instruments, and makes necessary adjustments using a SCADA interface
- Operates and maintains pumps, filters, chemical feeders, and other mechanical equipment
- Receives service calls and transmits to service employees
- Performs work on research or experimental projects
Engineering and Pollution Control-Internship
Holland Board of Public Works
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Performed routine waste-water sample collection from various businesses and residential areas
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment.
- Data entry into geographic information system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN10.2024
Associate of Science - Business
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN01.2022
High School Diploma -
Hudsonville Public Schools
Hudsonville, Mi05.2017
Skills
Oral and written communication
Problem-solving
Data collection
Pattern recognition
Critical thinking
Certification
Licensed State of Michigan Waterworks System Operator F-2 - 2022
Licensed State of Michigan Waterworks System Operator F-3 - 2021
Licensed State of Michigan Waterworks System Operator F-4 - 2020
Timeline
Drinking Water Treatment Plant Operator
Holland Board Of Public Works
09.2022 - Current
Drinking Water Treatment Plant Operator
City of Wyoming
03.2019 - 09.2022
Engineering and Pollution Control-Internship
Holland Board of Public Works
06.2018 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Indiana Wesleyan University
Associate of Science - Business
Indiana Wesleyan University
High School Diploma -
Hudsonville Public Schools
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