Zachary Strunk
Greenfield,IN
Summary
Experienced wastewater professional with a strong background in wastewater operations and ensuring regulatory compliance. Proven success in optimizing treatment processes and upholding high safety standards. Skilled in team leadership and effective problem-solving in fast-paced environments. Adept at supervising, scheduling, and directing staff to maintain optimal plant performance and efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Superintendent/Pretreatment Coordinator
Town of Speedway Wastewater Treatment Plant
Indianapolis, IN
08.2024 - Current
- Ensured regulatory compliance of industrial wastewater users with federal, state, and local agencies by maintaining accurate records and submitting timely reports.
- Improved wastewater treatment efficiency by implementing advanced process control strategies and monitoring systems.
- Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.
- Created and issued pretreatment permits for industrial wastewater users.
- Delivered detailed reports on findings from inspections, helping industrial users understand areas requiring attention or improvement in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Managed timesheets and time-off requests to maintain proper shift coverage.
- Coordinated emergency response efforts during critical incidents such as SCADA and equipment failures, minimizing disruptions to plant processes
- Managed labor, materials, supplies, utilities, contracts, ensuring cost-effective operations while maintaining high-quality standards.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Citizens Energy Group
Indianapolis, IN
03.2021 - Current
- Experienced in various activated sludge systems, chemical and UV disinfection, centrifuges, Incineration systems and laboratory analysis.
- Earned responsible charge credit by adjusting polymer dosages and assisting in make plant process decisions.
- Calibrated various meters and instruments to ensure proper working order.
- Accurately recorded plant readings and data in accordance to company SOP's and State regulations.
- Have led several operators-in-training through training of plant process, laboratory, equipment operation and company SOP's.
- Completed laboratory testing to ensure process control and to comply with water quality parameters.
- Conducted regular inspections of tanks, valves and other equipment to verify compliance with safety and cleanliness standards.
- Collect process and permit samples for laboratory analysis.
- Coordinating with maintenance about issues with plant equipment and processes.
- Knowledge of EPA, NPDES and IOSHA regulations.
Laborer
Citizens Energy Group
Indianapolis, IN
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.
- Provided support to mechanics, electricians and other skilled trades.
- Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment and process areas.
Laborer
Fluid Waste Services
Noblesville, IN
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Assisted with operation of Jet/Vac's, Vacuum Trucks, and Video Inspection Equipment
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Worked alongside operators to discuss and implement best practices to complete objectives.
- Organized materials, tools, and equipment to operators.
- Used hydro-excavation to create trenches, ditches and holes to allow for utility, water and sewer installation and proper foundation for structures.
- Cleaned sanitary and storm sewer pipe for municipalities and contractors.
- Assisted in inspections of new and existing sanitary and storm sewer pipe.
- Cleaning of large industrial tanks in factories and municipalities.
- Performing preventative and corrective maintenance on lift stations and other wastewater collection system equipment.
- Respond to emergency calls for septic tanks, overflows and wastewater treatment plants issues.
- Performed smoke testing of sanitary and storm sewer in accordance with IDEM regulations.
Maintenance Engineer I
Caesars Entertainment
Shelbyville, IN
07.2016 - 10.2020
- Ensured regulatory compliance of industrial wastewater users with federal, state, and local agencies by maintaining accurate records and submitting timely reports.
- Improved wastewater treatment efficiency by implementing advanced process control strategies and monitoring systems.
- Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.
- Created and issued pretreatment permits for industrial wastewater users.
- Delivered detailed reports on findings from inspections, helping industrial users understand areas requiring attention or improvement in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Managed timesheets and time-off requests to maintain proper shift coverage.
- Coordinated emergency response efforts during critical incidents such as SCADA and equipment failures, minimizing disruptions to plant processes
- Managed labor, materials, supplies, utilities, contracts, ensuring cost-effective operations while maintaining high-quality standards.
Laborer
Town of Cumberland
Indianapolis, IN
05.2013 - 06.2016
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Conducted routine sampling of plant influent and effluent.
- Assisted maintenance in completion of work orders.
- Assisted plant operators in daily operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mt. Vernon High School
Fortville, IN05.2013
Skills
- Permitting and Reporting
- Sampling and Testing
- Asset Management
- Environmental Monitoring
- Wastewater Treatment
- Problem-solving
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Laboratory Procedures
- SCADA Systems
- Regulatory Compliance
Certification
- Indiana Wastewater Operator Class IV #WW022323
- Indiana Wastewater Operator Class D #WW022324
Timeline
Assistant Superintendent/Pretreatment Coordinator
Town of Speedway Wastewater Treatment Plant
08.2024 - Current
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Citizens Energy Group
03.2021 - Current
Laborer
Citizens Energy Group
10.2020 - 03.2021
Laborer
Fluid Waste Services
03.2020 - 06.2020
Maintenance Engineer I
Caesars Entertainment
07.2016 - 10.2020
Laborer
Town of Cumberland
05.2013 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Mt. Vernon High School