Ronald Comstock
Dover,DE
Summary
Hardworking Operator skilled in quality control and machine and equipment troubleshooting paired with outstanding time management and multitasking abilities. Extensive experience operating heavy equipment, which include trucks and trailers. Quick learner offering 35 years of experience operating machines of various magnitudes.
Focused on reducing costs and increasing productivity.
Overview
2023
2023
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Operator - 1B Water Treatment Plant
City of Schenectady
Schenectady, NY
01.2012 - 06.2022
- Implemented cost reduction strategies while maintaining high standards of quality control.
- Maintained an efficient work environment by regularly cleaning machines and maintaining city trucks..
- Drafted safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Trained personnel in machine operations and safety protocols.
- Ensured proper operation of systems in the facility.
- Troubleshot, repaired, replaced and adjusted parts on machinery as needed.
- Oversaw installation of new machines or modifications to existing ones.
Operator Supervisor
Veolia Water North America - Caribbean
US Virgin Islands
08.2004 - 12.2011
- Performed daily inspections of wastewater treatment plant equipment and facilities to ensure optimal operation.
- Successfully managed the decommissioning of a waste water lagoon in St Thomas USVI.
- Instrumental in getting St Croix Wastewater plant back in compliance with EPA standards.
- Supervised a team of operators, technicians, and laborers in the safe operation of wastewater treatment plants and related activities.
- Conducted regular training sessions with staff on safety procedures related to wastewater operations.
- Operated heavy equipment, including; Backhoe, Front end loaders, Forklifts and Lulls.
- Monitored plant supervisory control and data acquisition system (SCADA), calibrated gauges, meters and controls and recorded readings for next shift.
- Supervised shift work periodically to support upper management, created and assigned work orders and monitored overall plant operation.
Team Leader - Project Management
Veolia Water North America -Buffalo NY
Schenectady, NY
Education
Water-Wastewater Laboratory Studies
Sacramento State
Sacramento, CA09-2013
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- SCADA systems monitoring
- Regulatory compliance
- Project management
- Quality control
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Heavy equipment operation
- Safety management
- Troubleshooting
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Delaware CDL Drivers License
- 100% clean Drivers record
- OSHA 10 Hour class
- EPA Train the Trainer Certificate
- Certified Master Automotive Technician
- Advanced Engine Performance Technician
Timeline
Chief Operator - 1B Water Treatment Plant
City of Schenectady
01.2012 - 06.2022
Operator Supervisor
Veolia Water North America - Caribbean
08.2004 - 12.2011
Team Leader - Project Management
Veolia Water North America -Buffalo NY
Water-Wastewater Laboratory Studies
Sacramento State
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