To obtain a challenging position, in order to demonstrate my technical qualifications and skills for employment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wastewater Grade II Operator
Bear Valley Community Service District
09.2022 - Current
Support Chief Plant Operator with daily operational functions.
Oversee process and completion of capital projects.
Monitoring and operation of the wastewater treatment plant equipment.
Operating various pieces of equipment required at the wastewater facilities.
Analyze departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing.
Assist public works road and water departments with various road conditions as well as water leaks when needed in all types of weather conditions.
Tested and received all state required licensing for water and wastewater.
Collect wastewater samples to test for residual levels of chlorine and sodium bisulfite.
Monitoring system for problems and adjust controls to maintain efficiency.
Direct and coordinate plant workers engaged in routine operations and maintenance.
Create plans and communicate deadlines to ensure projects are completed on time.
Offer friendly and efficient service to all customers; handled challenging situations with ease.
Working under a WDR and NPDES permit and managing the seasonal rotation of permits.
Participate in yearly on call rotation schedule.
Ensure regulatory compliance by accurately maintaining records and submitting required reports on time.
Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
Improved water quality by conducting routine testing and implementing necessary adjustments to treatment processes.
Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
Maintain a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
Coordinated with other departments to address production-related issues, fostering effective communication across teams.
Wastewater/Water Operator Public Works
City of Tehachapi
10.2016 - 09.2022
Supported Chief plant Operator with daily operational functions.
Responded to customer requests via telephone and email.
Perform repair to service line for customers in a timely fashion.
Monitoring and operation of the wastewater treatment plant equipment.
Operated various pieces of equipment required to repair various water and wastewater facilities.
Analyzed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing.
Assisted public works with roads, and various road conditions.
Tested and received all state required licensing for water and wastewater.
Collected water samples to test for residual levels.
Monitored SCADA system for problems and adjusted controls to maintain efficiency.
Directed and coordinated plant workers engaged in routine operations and maintenance.
Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
Offered friendly and efficient service to all customers; handled challenging situations with ease.
Created weekly schedule for department.
Created and participated in yearly on call rotation schedule.
Ensured regulatory compliance by accurately maintaining records and submitting required reports on time.
Improved water quality by conducting routine testing and implementing necessary adjustments to treatment processes.
Building Service Tech
Frontier Communications
06.2014 - 10.2016
Install and repair rectifiers in central offices; RSU's and outside plant cabinets.
Supervise contractors in the removal and installation of DC power plants, batteries, and monitoring equipment.
Program data gathering units for remote and local monitoring of equipment for alarms notification of equipment and system. Install wiring and contacts for alarms. Wire cross connect frames and run in network lines.
Schedule crews for daily routines and maintenance of equipment.
Identify network problems and alarms to resolve any and all issues.
Perform maintenance for onsite diesel generators.
Trained and performed battery rundown tests.
Inspect and remove battery strings offline; replace VRLA batteries.
Analyzed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing.
Obtained documents, clearances, certificates, and approvals from local, state, and federal agencies.
Education
Associate of Science - Wildlife Biology
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
High School Diploma -
Tehachapi High School
Tehachapi, California
2007
Skills
Project management
Data management
Team leadership
Self-motivated
Conflict resolution
Detail Orientated
Process implementation
Risk management processes and analysis
Good telephone etiquette
Flexible & Adaptable
Interpersonal Communication
Written Communication
Organization and Time management
Adaptability
Accomplishments
Resolved mechanical, electrical, and programming issues in time sensitive manner.
Maintained a 100 percent incident free safety record.
Member of the safety committee.
Acquired licensing as a wastewater treatment plant operator and water distribution operator.
Performed the necessary duties to comply with all state and federal regulations.
Collaborated with a team in the development of many projects at the wastewater treatment plant.
Supervised team in many different projects at the wastewater treatment plant as well as in the field.
Certification
CPR and First Aid Certified, Safety Training and essential member of Safety Committee, Wastewater Operator Grade II License, Water Distribution Operator Grade 2 License, Microsoft Excel experience, Heavy Equipment trained and experience.
Registered Nurse Emergency Department at Bear Valley Community Hospital DistrictRegistered Nurse Emergency Department at Bear Valley Community Hospital District