Skilled Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator with expertise in preventive maintenance, equipment operation, and effective communication. Proven track record in monitoring complex systems and ensuring compliance with state and local regulations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Village Of Jefferson
Jefferson
03.2019 - Current
Monitored water quality and performed routine testing procedures.
Operated and maintained wastewater treatment equipment and systems.
Conducted regular inspections of plant facilities and infrastructure.
Assisted in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and repairs.
Pressed sludge with our filter belt press and took sludge to either land apply or to waste management.
Maintained and monitored 5 lift stations around town including cleaning and jetting along with rewiring control panels and installing or rehabbing pumps.
Documented daily operations and maintenance activities accurately.
Collaborated with team members to ensure compliance with regulations.
Provided training and support to new operators on procedures, plant operations and lift station upkeep.
Operated valves, pumps, blowers and aeration systems to control flow and processing of wastewater.
Maintained records of process operations including flows rates, chemical dosages, test results, maintenance activities and other relevant data.
Sampled and tested wastewater, applied chemical dosing, received chemical shipments, and performed wastewater plant preventive maintenance and minor corrective maintenance. Such as installing and rehabbing old pumps/motors along with tanks and valves.
Performed daily inspections of the facility and equipment to ensure proper operation.
Calibrated instruments such as meters, controllers and gauges on a regular basis to maintain accuracy levels.
Analyzed data collected from various sources such as lab reports or instrument readings then made necessary adjustments accordingly.
Supervised shift work periodically to support upper management, created and assigned work orders and monitored overall plant operation.
Performed routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning tanks according to scheduled preventive maintenance programs.
Tested wastewater samples to stay in compliance within our permit including ECOLIs, TSS, SS, PH, DO, NH3, Phosphorus, and other various tests. Bottled and sent anything required in our permit to Cardinal Labs or other local labs in the area for further testing.
Assisted in the development of operating procedures for new processes or modifications to existing processes.
Performed various upkeep of the plant including mowing, trimming, weedwacking, cleaning, painting, concrete repair and other general maintenance.
Roadside mower
Ashtabula County Road Dept
Jefferson
05.2016 - 09.2018
Operated commercial mowers to maintain county roadways and public areas
Performed routine maintenance on mowing equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding equipment needs and maintenance issues.