Walter Crews
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Experienced Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator with 20+ years in field. Consistently monitors influent and effluent quality, and plant operational processes to achieve effluent that meets or exceeds state requirements for effluent flow into receiving waters. Currently licensed by the State of Tennessee for Biological Wastewater Treatment, and have given the City of Chattanooga over 10 years of service while accepting progressively more responsible positions within the department.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Operator 3, Operations and Control Room
City of Chattanooga, Moccasin Bend WWTP
01.2016 - Current
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Monitor plant SCADA to ensure all processes are operating within prescribed parameters.
- Make adjustments to flow rates, chemical feed rates, and start or stop equipment as needed.
- Record a variety of data in log books, log sheets, and data bases, while looking for trends that determine optimal plant performance.
- Act as chief of the shift in the absence of the actual chief.
- Assign tasks to lower level employees.
- Work other positions as needed.
- Communicate with other employees in other departments, contractors, vendors, and the general public.
Plant Operator 2, Liquids, Secondary Operator
City of Chattanooga, Moccasin Bend WWTP
09.2014 - 01.2016
- Monitored multiple areas of the secondary treatment process for the wastewater treatment plant to include flow rates, chemical feed rates, and proper equipment operation.
- Collect and analyze various samples to ensure optimal operation within prescribed parameters.
- Maintained log books and log sheets to document daily activities.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
Plant Operator 1, Solids
City of Chattanooga, Moccasin Bend WWTP
03.2014 - 09.2014
- Operation and maintainence of Filter Press and Centrifuge machinery used in the dewatering process.
- Collected and analyzed various samples to ensure optimal operation parameters.
- Monitor operating equipment for potential issues.
- Maintain log books and log sheets to document daily activities.
Delivery Driver
Papa John's Pizza
03.1994 - 03.2014
- Began as a part time driver, but transitioned to a full time position.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Answered incoming calls and entered customer orders.
- Daily food prep as needed.
- Store cleaning as needed.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, S.C.05.2007
Associate of Science -
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, S.C.05.2007
Skills
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Controls Monitoring
- System monitoring
- Sample collecting
- Chemical Handling
- Documentation And Reporting
Certification
State of Tennessee Biological Wastewater Operator 3
Additional Information
Additional related work experience:
- Dorchester County Public Works, Summerville, S.C.- Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
- Hydrologic, Inc., Greenville, S.C.- Pump Station Operator
- Parker Subdistrict Fire and Sewer, Greenville, S.C.- Inflow and Infiltration Technician
- REWA, Greenville, S.C.- Right of Way Maintainence
- United Utilities, Inc. Piedmont, S.C.- Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Formerly licensed S.C. Biological Wastewater Treatment Operator, Level B
Timeline
Plant Operator 3, Operations and Control Room
City of Chattanooga, Moccasin Bend WWTP
01.2016 - Current
Plant Operator 2, Liquids, Secondary Operator
City of Chattanooga, Moccasin Bend WWTP
09.2014 - 01.2016
Plant Operator 1, Solids
City of Chattanooga, Moccasin Bend WWTP
03.2014 - 09.2014
Delivery Driver
Papa John's Pizza
03.1994 - 03.2014
Associate of Arts -
Greenville Technical College
Associate of Science -
Greenville Technical College
State of Tennessee Biological Wastewater Operator 3
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