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RYAN SONNENBERG

Chino,CA

Summary

Results-driven leader with strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Director Division 7

Chino Basin Water Conservation District
12.2018 - Current
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
  • Implemented and updated district policies during Covid epidemic

Treatment Operator T4

Three Valleys MWD
07.2014 - Current

Make daily rounds of the plant performing a variety of duties pertaining to water treatment, plant operation and hydroelectric facilities

  • Collect water samples and conduct chemical test; analyze and record test results
  • Adjust plant operations to changing purification needs; mix and add chemicals as needed
  • Provide information to the public in the form of plant tours and school project research
  • Perform a variety general duties inside and outside water treatment facilities including change outs and deliveries of 2 ton chlorine cylinders
  • Operate and maintain Belt Filter Press and sludge disposal process

Maintenance Worker II Water Production Department

CITY OF CHINO HILLS
01.2011 - 07.2014
  • Perform all functions required of Water Production Operator including: The repair and maintenance of a variety of water facilities including valves, pumps, boosters, and wells; water sampling duties; hydrant flushing; and flow monitoring.
  • Maintain accurate logs and records of work performed; prepare appropriate reports and documentation.
  • Also, monitor and maintain chlorinators, arsenic and nitrate detectors at wells and booster stations.
  • Experience with Wonderware and Clear SCADA systems
  • Consistent participation in after hour's on-call program.

Maintenance Worker II Water Distribution Department

CITY OF CHINO HILLS
10.2008 - 01.2011
  • Successfully completed all duties of the Water Distribution Operator including: the repair and maintenance of a variety of water systems and facilities including water main lines, water meters, and fire hydrants; the repair of leaks in systems; installing and replacing customer service lines; valve exercising; and participated in marking underground utilities.
  • Responsibilities also included the maintenance and upkeep of division vehicles and equipment.
  • Had the opportunity to cross-train on multiple positions within the division including the Maintenance Worker II Water Production position which led to my promotion to water production.
  • Also, temporarily filled; meter reader position in Customer Service Division from November 2009 to January 2010 until position was permanently filled.

Maintenance Worker I - II

CITY OF CHINO HILLS
03.2007 - 10.2008
  • Parks and Landscape.
  • Successfully completed all maintenance functions including: trimming trees and shrubs.
  • Preparing and applying a variety of pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers, and other pest and disease eradication and control chemicals.
  • Maintained the parks irrigation system; set irrigation clocks and controls; performed minor repairs including replacing broken heads and repairing minor breaks in the water lines; assisted with major irrigation repairs as necessary.
  • Inspected and operated a variety of tools and equipment including power tools, lawn mowers, trucks, tractors, and backhoe.

Material Handler

OSRAM SYLVANIA
09.2006 - 03.2007
  • Performed warehouse duties including: inventory counts; pulling and shipping or orders; and loading and unloading of container trucks.
  • Also, proficient in computer programs including RIMS and SAP.

Assistant Welder

B & D INDUSTRIES
09.2005 - 08.2006
  • Performed fabrication of food handling equipment: conveyors, fillers, labelers, etc.

Education

Water Treatment

CSU Sacramento Online
Sacramento, CA
2016

General Eduacation

Mt. San Antonio Community College
Walnut, CA
June 2011

Skills

  • Safety-conscious strong decision maker
  • Knowledge of principles and methods of water quality testing
  • SWRCB Water Treatment Grade 4 Operator #29324
  • SWRCB Water Distribution Grade 5 Operator #34282
  • Valid CA Commercial DL with Tanker Endorsement
  • Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints and As-builts
  • Proficient skills in welding GTAW, SMAW, GMAW
  • Experience in heavy equipment operating ie backhoes, front loaders hydro-excavators and commercial vehicles
  • Operations management
  • Employee development

Accomplishments

  • Accomplished ELAP proficiency testing for Laboratory Certification for Three Valley Water Quality Lab
  • AWWA Water Quality Laboratory Analyst Certification Grade 2 (#20341)

Timeline

Director Division 7

Chino Basin Water Conservation District
12.2018 - Current

Treatment Operator T4

Three Valleys MWD
07.2014 - Current

Maintenance Worker II Water Production Department

CITY OF CHINO HILLS
01.2011 - 07.2014

Maintenance Worker II Water Distribution Department

CITY OF CHINO HILLS
10.2008 - 01.2011

Maintenance Worker I - II

CITY OF CHINO HILLS
03.2007 - 10.2008

Material Handler

OSRAM SYLVANIA
09.2006 - 03.2007

Assistant Welder

B & D INDUSTRIES
09.2005 - 08.2006

Water Treatment

CSU Sacramento Online

General Eduacation

Mt. San Antonio Community College
RYAN SONNENBERG