Stephen Hedman
Marysville,CA
Summary
Accomplished Senior Plant Operator with a proven track record at the City Of Sacramento Department Of Utilities, enhancing operational efficiency and team leadership. Expert in water treatment processes and emergency response planning, I significantly improved safety procedures compliance. Skilled in fostering a collaborative environment, my initiatives led to a marked increase in plant performance and staff development.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Plant Operator
City Of Sacramento Department Of Utilities
12.2017 - Current
- Coordinated with various departments to ensure seamless execution of daily tasks required for successful plant operation.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels by closely monitoring supply chain processes and communicating effectively with procurement personnel.
- Supported engineering staff in troubleshooting complex equipment malfunctions or process inefficiencies.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires, ensuring a smooth onboarding process and fostering a strong team culture.
- Provided critical support during emergency situations, working diligently alongside colleagues to resolve issues quickly and safely.
Maintenance Technician
City Of Lincoln, Local Government
06.2014 - 12.2017
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
Driller
Alpha Explosives
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Supervised drill site setup, ensuring proper installation and alignment of drilling equipment for maximum operational efficiency.
- Supported management of all drilling and rig move operations
- Monitored drilling operations and machines.
- Facilitated seamless handovers between shifts by maintaining clear documentation and concise shift reports, ensuring smooth continuation of operations without unnecessary delays.
- Provided expertise to support day drilling operations.
- Achieved precise drilling targets by utilizing advanced directional drilling methods and monitoring real-time data.
Laborer Operator
Niels Controlled Blasting/ Traffic Solutions
07.2009 - 08.2012
- Supported team members by sharing knowledge of proper tool usage, safety procedures, and other essential skills for job success.
- Assisted in the successful completion of various construction projects, contributing to a safe and productive work environment.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Performed frequent heavy lifting up to Number pounds, climbing and working in confined spaces to achieve company goals.
- Safeguarded company assets with strict adherence to security protocols while operating heavy machinery or handling sensitive materials.
- Operated industrial equipment and hand tools for company in Type industry.
- Consistently met or exceeded production goals due to strong technical aptitude combined with an unwavering commitment to operational excellence.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability by quickly learning new tasks or technologies as needed to keep pace with evolving industry requirements.
- Install rock bolts soil nails and temporary shoring for safety and soil erosion control.
- Handle explosives
- Set up traffic control and perform work inside road closure
- Signal crane operations and rig loads for elevation. Install steel over head structures for highway signs
Driller
Gularte and Associates
02.2006 - 08.2009
- Trained and supervised all site personnel.
- Monitored drilling operations and machines.
- Provided expertise to support day drilling operations.
- Coordinated and managed all rig moving operations
- Managed drilling schedules, maintaining project timelines and effectively allocating resources for optimal results.
- Monitored, executed, and documented drilling operations on conventional jack-up rigs and cyber-rigs
- Led, managed and supervised drilling contractors and service company personnel in daily drilling operations, well construction and well test operations.
- Increased success rate of completed wells by carefully analyzing mud systems to determine optimal fluid properties for specific formations.
- Maintained machinery, tools and vehicles in good working order to prevent unnecessary operational delays.
- Selected and attached drill bits and drill rods, adding more rods as hole depths increased.
- Completed field reports and boring logs, discussing issues with site supervisor.
- Obtained and documented rock and soil samples from test borings to identify and address issues impeding business operations.
- Aid geologist with soil handling and rock classification
Driller / Pump Installer
Wayne Drilling Inc
01.1996 - 02.2006
- Supervised drill site setup, ensuring proper installation and alignment of drilling equipment for maximum operational efficiency.
- Increased overall productivity with efficient crew management and clear communication of drilling objectives.
- Maintained compliance requirements, work instructions and program procedures to promote safety.
- Facilitated seamless handovers between shifts by maintaining clear documentation and concise shift reports, ensuring smooth continuation of operations without unnecessary delays.
- Monitored employee safety and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries.
- Provided expertise to support day drilling operations.
- Collaborated with geologists to analyze core samples, ensuring accurate interpretation of geological data for successful well planning.
- Developed a strong working relationship with drilling contractors and service providers, fostering an environment of collaboration and open communication to achieve project goals.
- Completed comprehensive reports detailing daily progress updates, issues encountered during operations, and future recommendations to improve operation effectiveness.
- Enhanced drilling efficiency by implementing advanced drilling techniques and optimizing equipment usage.
- Coordinated and managed all rig moving operations
- Managed drilling schedules, maintaining project timelines and effectively allocating resources for optimal results.
- Selected and attached drill bits and drill rods, adding more rods as hole depths increased.
- Completed field reports and boring logs, discussing issues with site supervisor.
- Completed installations of Type equipment for rig operational needs.
- Install domestic pump systems for potable water supply
Skills
- Industrial automation systems
- Team leadership
- Safety procedures compliance
- Water treatment processes
- Standard operating procedures
- Staff training and development
- Chemical handling
- Hazardous materials handling
- Emergency response planning
- Electrical systems
- Quality assurance standards
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Piping and instrumentation diagrams
- Mechanical aptitude
- Hydraulic systems maintenance
- Inventory control practices
- Regulatory compliance reporting
- Valve and actuator maintenance
- Air compressor operations
- Pump and compressor operations
- Sample collecting
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Parts replacement
- Excellent hand-eye coordination
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Strong leader
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Analyzing water quality
- Materials handling
- Safety procedures
- System monitoring
- Documentation skills
- Forklift operation
- Water treatment operations
- Efficiency improvement
- Quality control
- Environmental awareness
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment inspection
- Hazardous materials
- Process improvements
- Safety inspections
- Pump operations
- First aid and CPR
- Creating reports
- Backhoe/ Excavator Operator
- Commercial drivers license class A full endorsements
- T- 3 Water Operator Certification Through Water Resource Control Board
Timeline
Senior Plant Operator
City Of Sacramento Department Of Utilities
12.2017 - Current
Maintenance Technician
City Of Lincoln, Local Government
06.2014 - 12.2017
Driller
Alpha Explosives
08.2012 - 06.2014
Laborer Operator
Niels Controlled Blasting/ Traffic Solutions
07.2009 - 08.2012
Driller
Gularte and Associates
02.2006 - 08.2009
Driller / Pump Installer
Wayne Drilling Inc
01.1996 - 02.2006
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