Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Expected Salary
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Taran Brown Jr.

Treatment Operator
Fort Myers,FL

Summary

Experienced operator with a strong background in waste treatment operations. Thrives in fast-paced, high-speed environments by adhering to standardized work and safety practices. Skilled in pre-operation tasks such as calibration and job setup, ensuring efficient and accurate execution of duties.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Operator

FUS
06.2023 - Current
  • Prevented personnel injuries during plant maintenance by practicing diligent lockout-tagout processes.
  • Supported management decision-making by compiling operational and production data into daily logs.
  • Documented plant activities in logs and detailed concerns and issues prior to distributing reports to manager.
  • Assists in sampling equipment set-up and collecting of data for the Industrial Pretreatment Program.
  • Monitors WWTP processes and recommends changes to improve plant performance.
  • Inspects, cleans, paints, and maintains equipment, buildings, tanks, and high-pressure hoses.
  • Writes reports on daily plant performance and assists with data interpretation for daily plant control and long range planning.
  • Maintains records regarding daily plant performance.
  • Directs and performs preventative maintenance, assigns and completes work orders on plant and collection system equipment.
  • Performs minor mechanical repairs, and assists maintenance employees.
  • Responds or refers complaints to collection system emergency calls.
  • Provides hands-on instruction and direction to Operators in proper operations and maintenance procedures for both the plant and the collection system.
  • Gives tours of the plant and related facilities for the public as assigned.
  • FDEP SOP calibration, Sampling experience

Utility Operator

MSKP Babcock Ranch
04.2022 - 06.2023
  • Collect and report all routine compliance samples, calibration of equipment and maintenance of records, facility reads and logbooks, Maintain proper MBR/Nano procedures, upkeep of facility (generators, basins, general plant aesthetics), In-house testing such as DO, NH3, NO3, TSS, TFF, Turbidity pH Chlorine, etc.
  • Digester operations, write SOPs, DMR compliance reports, PMCM spreadsheets, Lift station maintenance, assist in training new staff, recovery cleaning, on-call-multiple departments including scheduling staff, and assisting in any customer issues.
  • Weekly reports. Budget spreadsheets. Compliance tracking and permit review.
  • Responded to calls during utility emergencies to protect integrity of machinery and conserve resources.
  • Built and executed formulas and generated charts in Word,Excel spreadsheet applications.

Maintenance Technician

MSKP
10.2021 - 04.2022
  • Perform Locates, Meter Installation, Lift Station Maintenance, Usage Thompson Pumps, Usage of Excavators, Meter Reads, Well Reads, Amping of Equipment, Manhole Inspections, Pressure Testing, Customer Service, On Calls, reading As Built, Hydrant Flushing.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.

Department Leader

Publix
03.2019 - 11.2021
  • Department leader in dairy. Shipment reports. Stockroom management. Inventory control. Customer Service.
  • Directed team to high priority tasks and maintained efficiency. Maintained stock and supply shipments, organize coolers, shelves, and store flow.
  • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.

Education

Class C -

State Drinking Water

Class B -

State Wastewater

High School -

Estero High
01.2019

Skills

  • Consistently dependable
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Effective team contributor
  • Clear verbal communication
  • Detail-oriented data management
  • Training facilitation
  • Calibration techniques
  • Swift learning adaptation
  • Analytical problem solving
  • SOP development
  • Lockout/tagout safety protocols

Accomplishments

  • David W. York Reuse Award
  • Earle B. Phelps Award


Expected Salary

Between $85,000 and $95,000 annually, negotiable based on the company’s compensation package

Timeline

Lead Operator

FUS
06.2023 - Current

Utility Operator

MSKP Babcock Ranch
04.2022 - 06.2023

Maintenance Technician

MSKP
10.2021 - 04.2022

Department Leader

Publix
03.2019 - 11.2021

Class C -

State Drinking Water

Class B -

State Wastewater

High School -

Estero High

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