Troy Shumski
Mankato,MN
Summary
Certified Treatment Specialist with 30 years of diverse and progressive wastewater and sewage treatment experience. Hands-on practitioner with operational, analytical and maintenance proficiency across full spectrum of systems and equipment. Deeply committed to efficient and clean plant operation for economical, environmental and public safety reasons.
Currently hold Wastewater Operations license, Boiler license and Electricians license
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Water Reclaimation Facility Technician
City of Mankato
Mankato, MN
05.1995 - Current
- Operated and monitored wastewater treatment process equipment such as pumps, blowers, valves, filters, clarifiers and aerators.
- Performed maintenance and repair of wastewater collection systems including manholes, lift stations and pipelines.
- Maintained records of daily operations activities such as pump runs and chemical usage.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations related to wastewater discharge standards.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper operating procedures for the plant's mechanical systems.
- Sampled and tested wastewater, applied chemical dosing, received chemical shipments and performed wastewater plant preventive maintenance and minor corrective maintenance.
- Performed watch duties and maintenance for plant chlorination equipment, centrifuges, heat exchanger equipment, boilers, valves, pipes and meters.
- Monitored plant supervisory control and data acquisition system (SCADA), calibrated gauges, meters and controls and recorded readings for next shift.
- Handled chlorine offloading, cleaned wastewater collection, treatment and reclamation-related equipment and facilities and performed periodic building maintenance.
Wastewater Operator
City of Grimes
Grimes, IA
06.1994 - 05.1995
- Monitored the performance of each stage of the wastewater treatment process to ensure optimal results.
- Adjusted processes in response to changing environmental conditions or system needs.
- Participated in scheduled meetings with staff members from other departments or outside organizations to coordinate efforts related to water quality management.
- Assisted in safe unloading and storage of chemicals.
- Cleaned and maintained tanks, filter beds and other work areas.
- Maintained, repaired and lubricated equipment.
Education
Water And Wasterwater
Vermilion Community College
Ely, MNSkills
- SCADA Operations Knowledge
- Preventive Maintenance
- System Monitoring
- Wastewater Engineering Knowledge
- HVAC Systems
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Plumbing
- Building Maintenance
- Parts Replacement
- Mechanical Aptitude
Certification
- Wasterwater Opeations license
- Boiler Operations license
- Electricians license
Timeline
Water Reclaimation Facility Technician
City of Mankato
05.1995 - Current
Wastewater Operator
City of Grimes
06.1994 - 05.1995
Water And Wasterwater
Vermilion Community College
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