Sheldon Kautz
Brooksville,FL
Summary
Proven Wastewater Plant Operator with a solid background in water quality and SCADA systems, honed across roles with the City of Brooksville and other municipalities. Expert in water sampling and operational data management, demonstrating exceptional troubleshooting abilities and a commitment to maintaining public health standards. Skilled in both team leadership and hydraulic repair, ensuring peak operational efficiency and compliance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wastewater Plant Operator
City Of Brooksville
10.2022 - Current
- Activated pumps, valves and processing equipment to move water through treatment processes and added chemicals.
- Prepared standards and quality control solutions using dilutions, normality, molarity and stoichiometry calculations.
- Demonstrated capability for wet chemistry techniques by meeting quality control requirements, laboratory SOP and client specifications.
- Maintained public water systems using hand tools to repair and adjust equipment and machines.
- Tested water samples and made adjustments to remove harmful bacteria and organism to guarantee water safety and quality of taste and smell.
- Drafted reports and maintained logs on meter readings, tests, chemical and equipment usage as required by [State].
- Calibrated pH, DO and chlorine meters to support proper working order for daily inspections.
Wastewater Plant Operator
City Of New Port Richey
09.2019 - 10.2022
- Activated pumps, valves and processing equipment to move water through treatment processes and added chemicals.
- Prepared standards and quality control solutions using dilutions, normality, molarity and stoichiometry calculations.
- Demonstrated capability for wet chemistry techniques by meeting quality control requirements, laboratory SOP and client specifications.
- Maintained public water systems using hand tools to repair and adjust equipment and machines.
- Tested water samples and made adjustments to remove harmful bacteria and organism to guarantee water safety and quality of taste and smell.
- Conducted routine sampling of drinking water and public water following standard operating procedures.
- Drafted reports and maintained logs on meter readings, tests, chemical and equipment usage as required by [State].
- Calibrated pH, DO and chlorine meters to support proper working order for daily inspections.
- Diagnosed and performed minor repairs on laboratory instrumentation and maintained lab and field equipment in safe, clean and efficient condition.
- Trained laboratory and operations personnel in public water system maintenance, analytical procedures and data reporting.
Maintenance Operator
City of Oldsmar
06.2017 - 09.2019
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
Education
High School Diploma -
Countryside High School
Clearwater, FL06.2016
Skills
- Water Quality
- NPDES Permits
- SWPPP Compliance
- Operational Data Management
- SCADA
- Flow Meter Monitoring
- Water Sampling
- Work Order Management
- Troubleshooting
- Hand and power tools
- Hydraulic Repair
- Engine repair
- Maintenance and repairs
- Grease and Lubricant Application
- Auto and engine repair
Certification
- Licensed Wastewater C Operator
Timeline
Wastewater Plant Operator
City Of Brooksville
10.2022 - Current
Wastewater Plant Operator
City Of New Port Richey
09.2019 - 10.2022
Maintenance Operator
City of Oldsmar
06.2017 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Countryside High School
- Licensed Wastewater C Operator
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