Paul Swinford
Ardmore,AL
Summary
Seasoned Water Treatment Plant Operator offering 9 years of related experience. Proficient in monitoring and operating Grade IV water plants and adjusting processes for optimized treatment, gathering and testing samples, operating and monitoring plant and distribution system through SCADA, and troubleshooting and maintaining plant equipment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Huntsville Utilities
Huntsville, AL
03.2018 - Current
- Maintained records of plant operation, including chemical dosages, flow rates, residuals, and other parameters.
- Monitored chemical feed pumps to verify proper chemical dosage in treated water and made adjustments as necessary.
- Troubleshot operational issues including mechanical components of the plant's systems.
- Conducted inspections of all equipment used in the water treatment process.
- Followed ADEM and OSHA regulations to maintain safety of water and personnel.
- kept track of chemical inventory used in the water treatment process and maintained appropriate supply.
- Performed laboratory tests on raw and treated water samples to ensure adherence to safety standards.
- Used SCADA to monitor and maintain appropriate water levels and pressure in the system.
- Maintained Water grade IV certification to comply with ADEM standards
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Athens Utilities
Athens, AL
03.2015 - 03.2018
- Maintained records of plant operation, including chemical dosages, flow rates, residuals, and other parameters.
- Monitored chemical feed pumps to verify proper chemical dosage in treated water and made adjustments as necessary.
- Troubleshot operational issues including mechanical components of the plants system.
- Conducted inspections of all equipment used in the water treatment process.
- Followed ADEM and OSHA regulations to maintain safety of water and personnel.
- kept track of chemical inventory used in the water treatment process and maintained appropriate supply.
- Performed laboratory tests on raw and treated water samples to ensure adherence to safety standards.
- Used SCADA to monitor and maintain appropriate water levels and pressure in the system.
- Maintained water grade IV certification to comply with ADEM standards.
Machine Operator
Tris Usa
Athens , AL
10.2013 - 03.2015
- Loaded carbon brushes into machines which machined them according to specified measurements.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Inspected finished brushes to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Organized pallets and secured finished materials within plastic wraps and boxes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lincoln County High School
Fayetteville, TN05-2012
Skills
- Water purification systems
- SCADA operations knowledge
- Calibrating instruments
- ADEM regulations understanding
- Corrective Action Implementation
- Sampling techniques
- Equipment Operation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Instrument Calibration
- Hazardous Materials Handling
Certification
- ADEM water grade IV certification. Acquired April 2016.
Timeline
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Huntsville Utilities
03.2018 - Current
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Athens Utilities
03.2015 - 03.2018
Machine Operator
Tris Usa
10.2013 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
Lincoln County High School
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