Rebuild WasteWater plant and train new employees on how to operate and maintain WWTP. Brought in consultant to upgrade lab procedures , and bringing in company to refurbish plant. Got Belt Press back in service and reducing sludge inventories.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
City Of Harrah ,Oklahoma
06.1993 - 12.2019
Enhanced safety protocols, conducting regular inspections, and addressing potential hazards in a timely manner.
Developed preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and ensure the ongoing reliability of critical systems.
Coordinated maintenance activities with other departments for seamless integration of repairs and upgrades into daily operations schedules.
Conducted regular inspections of tanks, valves and other equipment to verify compliance with safety and cleanliness standards.
Monitored and adjusted controls to maintain optimal water quality.
Prepared standards and quality control solutions using dilutions, normality, molarity and stoichiometry calculations.
Water Treatment Plant Chief Plant Operator
City Of Oklahoma City
06.2002 - 01.2006
Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
Followed plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
Made appropriate repair recommendations for malfunctioning equipment.
Checked quality of [Product or Service] by frequent chemical analysis.
Enhanced team communication by providing clear instructions on tasks, goals, and expectations to fellow operators.
Cheif Plant Operator
MidWestCity , Oklahome
04.1987 - 06.1992
Made appropriate repair recommendations for malfunctioning equipment.
Participated actively in emergency response drills ensuring preparedness for any potential incidents at the facility.
Managed operation of boilers, pumps and [Type] systems.
Improved overall plant performance through proactive maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment issues.
Contributed to cost savings through efficient use of resources, including chemicals, water, energy, and raw materials.
Operated specialized tools, instruments, and equipment for tests and maintenance.
Enhanced team communication by providing clear instructions on tasks, goals, and expectations to fellow operators.
Chief Plant Operator
City Of Oklahoma City
03.1981 - 04.1987
Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
Handled preventive and corrective maintenance to maintain proper equipment safety and functionality.
Implemented process changes.
Made appropriate repair recommendations for malfunctioning equipment.
Assessed readings from recording instruments, [Type] and other indicators and watched for warning signals.
Promoted continuous improvement mindset among team members through open communication channels and constructive feedback provision.
Education
Water And WasteWater
Water And WasteWater
County Health Dept.
03.1987
Associate of Science - Environmental Science
Rose State College
Oklahoma City, OK
01.1987
Skills
Outcome Accountability
Timeline Development
Forecasting and Reporting
Analysis & Evaluation
Cost Analysis
Project restructuring
Process Optimization
Accomplishments
Supervised team of 12 staff members.
At Oklahoma City worked with dozens of different personnel and depts.