Scott Schisler
Lower Lake,CA
Summary
Resourceful Water Treatment Plant Operator known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in water quality analysis, system maintenance, and regulatory compliance. Excel in problem-solving, teamwork, and communication, ensuring successful project outcomes and operational excellence.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Highlands Water Company
Clearlake, California
08.2021 - Current
- Monitored and adjusted chemical levels for effective water purification.
- Operated water treatment machinery to ensure optimum water quality.
- Conducted regular inspections of treatment facilities and equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of water tests and treatment processes.
- Monitored chemical feed pumps to verify proper chemical dosage in treated water.
- Collected samples to assess water quality and tested for pH, hardness and sediment levels.
- Adhered to safety regulations while handling hazardous materials.
- Trained new operators on standard operating procedures and safety practices.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment at all times.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams for timely equipment repairs.
- Troubleshot operational issues involving mechanical components of the plant's systems.
- Managed inventory of chemicals used in the water treatment process.
- Operated sludge handling equipment such as centrifuges, thickeners, clarifiers, and filters.
- Repaired and maintained pumps, motors, blowers and other mechanical equipment used in the plant's operations.
- Communicated effectively with personnel from other departments concerning any potential problems or concerns.
- Inspected tanks and pipes for signs of corrosion or malfunctioning equipment.
- Backwashed filters to remove dirt, grime and buildups.
- Responded to plant emergencies and equipment breakdowns by contacting appropriate supervisors and adhering to protocols.
- Collaborated with engineering staff on design modifications aimed at improving operational efficiency.
- Investigated customer complaints pertaining to taste, odor, color or turbidity levels in drinking water supplies.
- Attended seminars related to advances in technology within the field of water treatment.
- Provided training assistance to new operators entering the workforce.
- Assisted in developing process improvements for enhanced efficiency in operations.
- Assisted in safe unloading and storage of chemicals.
- Attended seminars related to advances in technology within the field of water treatment.
- Assisted in safe unloading and storage of chemicals.
Water treatment/Water Distribution Operator
Cobb area water district
Cobb, California
03.2018 - 08.2021
- Monitored and maintained water pressure levels throughout the distribution network.
- Operated water distribution systems to ensure consistent supply and quality standards.
- Conducted routine inspections of pipelines and equipment for leaks or damage.
Education
Associate of Science - Water/Wastewater Technologies
Woodland Community College
Clearlake, CA 01.2018 - 06.2020
Skills
- Water quality testing
- Chemical monitoring
- Chemical handling
- Task prioritization
- Chemical feed rate calibration
- Water sampling
- Emergency response planning
- Water quality analysis
- Laboratory testing
- Water testing
- Disinfection methods
- Chlorination systems
- Backwash procedures
- Pump operation
- Filter operation
- Equipment repair
- Preventive maintenance
- SCADA operation
- System monitoring
- Instrument calibration
- Emergency response planning
- Emergency response
- Safety compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- EPA regulations
- Plant inspection
- Task prioritization
- Process optimization
- Operations recordkeeping
- Risk assessment
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Written communication
- Team collaboration
- Reliability
- Hazardous materials handling
- Sedimentation process
- Task prioritization
- Written communication
- Reliability
- Sedimentation process
- Lock out tag out
Certification
- T4 water treatment operator # 42754
- D2 water distribution operator # 50877
- Backflow certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Highlands Water Company
08.2021 - Current
Water treatment/Water Distribution Operator
Cobb area water district
03.2018 - 08.2021
Associate of Science - Water/Wastewater Technologies
Woodland Community College
01.2018 - 06.2020