Troy Reaves
Browns Summit,NC
Summary
Dynamic and dependable professional with extensive experience in machine operation and landscaping, notably at Essentra Filters. Proven ability in quality inspection and team coordination, ensuring safety compliance and operational efficiency. Skilled in equipment operation and problem-solving, consistently delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
B surface operator
City Of Burlington
Burlington, North Carolina
06.2021 - Current
- Operated and maintained water treatment systems and equipment daily.
- Monitored water quality and conducted routine testing for compliance.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions to ensure efficient operation.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize treatment processes and workflows.
- Documented operational data and maintained accurate records for regulatory compliance.
- Trained new operators on standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules to enhance equipment reliability.
- Collected samples to assess water quality and tested for pH, hardness and sediment levels.
- Maintained records of plant operation, including chemical dosages, flow rates, residuals, and other parameters.
- Monitored chemical feed pumps to verify proper chemical dosage in treated water.
- Conducted weekly inspections of all equipment used in the water treatment process.
- Followed EPA and OSHA regulations to maintain safety of water and personnel.
- Troubleshot operational issues involving mechanical components of the plant's systems.
- Managed inventory of chemicals used in the water treatment process.
- Inspected water quality and levels and reported findings to supervisors.
- Operated sludge handling equipment such as centrifuges, thickeners, clarifiers, and filters.
- Used forklifts, pumping equipment and air compressors frequently.
- Trained newly hired employees regarding plant equipment operation and industry standards.
- Repaired and maintained pumps, motors, blowers and other mechanical equipment used in the plant's operations.
- Calibrated pumps and valves to regulate the flow of chemicals into the water supply system.
- Monitored and adjusted water treatment plant operations in accordance with established procedures.
- Calibrated flow meters and cleaned bar screens.
- Inspected tanks and pipes for signs of corrosion or malfunctioning equipment.
- Communicated effectively with personnel from other departments concerning any potential problems or concerns.
Water and sewer pipe maintenance
City of Burlington
Burlington, US
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Excavate water and sewer mains repair what was broken.
- Traffic control certified.
- CDL class b with tanker endorsement.
- Tendency to be dependable and come to work.
Machine Operator
Essentra Filters
Greensboro, US
06.2013 - 01.2020
- Responsible for the production and Quality of cigarette filters.
- Operation of the machine and making adjustments when needed. Also responsible for the packaging filters.
- Setting up machine for different orders and being checked off.
- Daily safety checks before running of the machine/Quality checks through MES (Database on computer).
- Learnt all processes such as steam, active, mono, and combiners.
- HSE committee member.
Landscaper
Kerns landscaping
Stokesdale, US
12.2017 - 02.2019
- Responsible for getting crew to work sites and equipment.
- Hardscaping and maintaining the landscaping of many business's, Apartments and residential establishments.
- Designed and implemented landscape layouts for residential and commercial properties.
- Operated and maintained landscaping equipment and tools effectively.
- Conducted regular site inspections to ensure quality and compliance with standards.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Installed lights, sprinklers and other outdoor features based on requirements.
- Designed programs for landscape maintenance, pest management, composting, and other related topics.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Removed tree stumps, roots and debris for cohesive landscape appearance.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
- Applied pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides to crops to enhance growth.
- Pulled special machines such as manure spreaders and seed drills to support crops.
- Monitored fields for pests, weeds and diseases and applied fertilizer, herbicides and pesticides.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Operated forklifts to shift large containers of materials and crops ready for sale.
- Employed grain dryers and hoppers for grain storage.
Education
High school or equivalent -
Northeast Guilford High School
McLeansville, NC06.2011
Skills
- Assembly
- Forklift
- Machine Operator
- Manufacturing
- Packaging
- Fast learner
- Warehouse Experience
- Quality Inspection
- Landscape Maintenance
- Lawn Care
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Team player
- HSE Committee
- Water conservation
- Water quality testing
- Equipment operation
- Pipe maintenance
- Hazardous materials handling
- Customer service
- Team coordination
- Safety compliance
- Technical troubleshooting
- Data entry
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Pump operation
- Valve operation
- Water testing
- Team building
- Analyzing water quality
- Feed rate calibration
- Sampling techniques
- Water quality analysis
- Instrument Calibration
- Flow measurement
- Plant inspection
- Pressure control
Certification
CDL class b with tanker endorsement, Completed
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Assessments
- Work Style: Reliability, Completed, 09/01/20, Full results: Completed
- Customer Service Fit, Completed, 09/01/20, Full results: Completed
Timeline
B surface operator
City Of Burlington
06.2021 - Current
Water and sewer pipe maintenance
City of Burlington
01.2020 - 01.2022
Landscaper
Kerns landscaping
12.2017 - 02.2019
Machine Operator
Essentra Filters
06.2013 - 01.2020
High school or equivalent -
Northeast Guilford High School