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Chijioke Okoye

Grande Prairie,AB

Summary

Highly motivated, team player with excellent communication skills and Attention to Detail. Knowledgeable in assembly line procedure and protocol. Responsible and hardworking , who can collaborate with a team and produce quality work on tight deadlines. Works well under pressure in a team and individual environment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

WWTP SUPERVISOR

DNDC
FARO, YT
08.2021 - Current
  • Operation and reporting of water treatment facilities.

• Monitor and reporting of dams, spillways and other water streams.

• Manage support equipment including pumps and piping.

• Work 12-hour day and night shifts as scheduled.

• Complete timely and accurate daily records of plant and pumping performance.

• Conduct daily site inspection and record observations.

• Notify Superintendent of any issues relating to the water treatment process, pumps and pipelines.

• Maintain a high standard of house-keeping at all times.

• Engage in all forms of labour to assist in the successful operation of all water treatment processes.

• Assist site trades people and operations personnel as necessary.

• Participate in mine rescue training.

• Participate in first aid training.

• Attend training sessions as required.

• Perform other duties as assigned

  • Assisted in water reconnaissance and site preparation.
  • Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
  • Monitored SCADA system for problems and adjusted controls to maintain efficiency.
  • Directed and coordinated plant workers engaged in routine operations and maintenance activities.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

WWTP OPERATOR (SUPERVISOR)

PARSONS
FARO, YT
03.2021 - Current
  • Used hand tools and power tools to maintain, repair and lubricate equipment.
  • Maintain mobile equipment including vehicles, make arrangements for major repairs to physical plant and mobile equipment, establish preventative maintenance schedules, keep daily log and ensure records are maintained accurately and in timely manner and track data.
  • Recorded operational data, personnel attendance or meter and gauge readings on specified forms.
  • Collected water samples to test PH and NTU .
  • Inspected equipment or monitored operating conditions, meters and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions.
  • Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts and slakers regularly.
  • Conduct regular inspections of physical plant, establish preventative maintenance program, conduct inspections of mechanical, electrical, pumps and
  • Prepare activity and work order reports, recommend purchase of goods and equipment, maintain inventories, provide reports to superintendent and mine manager
  • Operated and adjusted controls on equipment to purify and clarify water, process or dispose of sewage and generate power.
  • Calibrated pH, NTU meters to support proper working order for daily inspections.
  • Activated pumps, valves and processing equipment to move water through treatment processes and added chemicals.
  • Adjusted water treatment levels to correct below-standard variances
  • Drafted reports and maintained logs on meter readings, tests, chemical and equipment usage as required by client.
  • Service and repair components of water treatment plant including water intakes, pipes, water storage vessels, chemical treatment equipment controls, circulation pumps, and valves.
  • Trained laboratory and operations personnel in public water system maintenance, analytical procedures and data reporting.
  • Commissioned new WWTP
  • Training employee on safe work procedures on slaking lime
  • Created SOP, SWP
  • Modification of plant to get it up and running
  • Plc Programming testing of SCADA/ HMI
  • Training of new employees.
  • Maintain and operated treatment plant systems, filtering and chemical treatment processes.

• Outline and implement all Waste water procedures and protocols, provide support and training to site staff.

• Assist with ordering of all parts and equipment for waste water units

Public Works Maintenance Worker

Town Of Beaverlodge
Beaverlodge, AB, AB
10.2020 - Current
  • Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools to achieve operational readiness, safety and cleanliness.
  • Inspects and/or repairs streets and drainage systems at frequent intervals to ensure that all aspects of systems are functioning properly.
  • Determines and marks locations of street light wiring, storm drain lines from appropriate sources prior to excavation.
  • Contacts residents and business owners in area where service interruptions will impact them; represents City in a positive manner in these situations.
  • Responds to complaints regarding functional areas such as street conditions, street signs, and street lighting; evaluates situation; explains findings to supervisor.
  • Performs required labor involved in construction and maintenance of projects as part of a crew, including pavement cutting, ditch digging, laying pipe, trenching and backfilling.

Utilities Operator/ Municipal Operator

Town Of Beaverlodge
Beaverlodge, AB, AB
06.2019 - Current
  • Work with staff involved in water and wastewater facilities and systems operations, maintenance and repair work, ensuring work is planned, prioritized, assigned, supervised and reviewed as required
  • Evaluate operations and activities, making recommendations for improvements and modifications
  • Prepare various reports on operation and activities
  • Works with co-employees to correct deficiencies
  • Answer questions and provide information to the public
  • Investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints
  • Participate in the full range of water and wastewater treatment operations, maintenance, and repair duties including performing the most difficult duties assigned to the work unit.
  • Check water and wastewater facilities and equipment for needed maintenance and repairs. Inspect the work of staff while in progress; provide advice and assistance.
  • Maintain time, material and equipment use records; requisition supplies and materials.
  • Prepare wastewater discharge reports and other monitoring requirements set forth by the permit approval.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.
  • Assist in the performance of construction assignments in the utilities area.
  • Assist in the planning and preparation of work assignments relating to monitoring and operating utilities systems (water and waste water systems).
  • Perform work in compliance with quality management and control systems as well as relevant legislation and safety procedures applying to the utilities area.
  • Operate computer-controlled monitoring and measuring equipment under supervision(SKADA)

Lead Hand

Hydrera Energy Services
Clairmont, AB
01.2018 - 06.2019
  • Maintained updated knowledge of all company policies and procedures and ensured employees were trained accordingly.
  • Load, unloads, lays and connects portable pipes varying in size and varying terrain.
  • Operates and monitors hydraulic pumps and manifolds to ensure water is pumped from the water source to the holding tanks
  • Performs pressure test of pumps, portable pipe and manifold to ensure optimal performance;
  • Monitors pump, water flow and water levels of the tanks and water source.
  • Supported team members in achieving project goals, including task delegation and inventory management.
  • Adhered to all industry safety protocols and enforced team member compliance.
  • Supported team members in achieving project goals, including task delegation and inventory management.

Solid Control Technician

Clean Harbors Surface Rentals
Clairmont, AB, Grande Praire
02.2017 - 12.2017
  • Install and test run equipment on location in a safe and organized manner.
  • Train the rig crew and customer personnel in the proper and safe operation of equipment.
  • Be on call - ready and available for work 24 hours/day during your scheduled rotation.
  • Test run equipment to ensure it is ready for processing prior to leaving well site.
  • Weekly scheduled maintenance and performance checks, including recommending
  • Proactive maintenance procedures for the rig crew to follow.

WasteWater Treatment Operator (Lead Hand)

Clean Harbors Surface Rentals
Clairmont, AB, Grande Prairie
02.2017 - 12.2017

Perform daily checks of the wastewater treatment process and periodic checks of pump stations. Have a thorough knowledge of mechanical equipment and the ability to diagnose and correct equipment malfunction. Have a basic knowledge of State and Federal rules governing wastewater discharges and worker's safety. Have the ability to work with independence and to make routine decisions on the operation of the plant processes and equipment during the Chief Operator's absence.

  • Developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Maintaining, inspecting, and repairing wastewater treatment
  • Collecting samples
  • Troubleshooting day-to-day operational issues and developing solutions to rectify these issues.
  • Ensuring the safe operation of plant equipment, setting, and monitoring chemical feed rates.
  • Operating the distribution and process computers and performing established water quality tests.

Lead Operator OTS Division

Remote Waste LP
Sexsmith, AB
10.2016 - 02.2017
  • Operated a modern 30 MGD and a 24 MGD surface water treatment plant.
  • Loaded and unloaded treatment plant chemicals.
  • Oversaw each treatment unit process in the plant.
  • Kept efficient time and material records.
  • Traveled on interstate highways and rural dirt roads to job sites.
  • Clean, maintain and ensure any and all equipment is in good working order on a daily basis
  • Assist with monitoring ClO2 levels in all systems – particularly during injection operations
  • Support regular quantitative and qualitative water studies and tests on treated water Comply with all field and shop environmental, regulatory and HS&E regulations and legislation
  • Act as a contact for clients in the field

Waste and Water Treatment Technician

Remote Waste LP
Sexsmith, Grande Prairie
11.2016 - 02.2017
  • Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
  • Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
  • Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  • Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  • Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
  • Time Management - Managing ones own time and the time of others.
  • Setting up, dismantling, maintaining and repairing Remote's Waste Water Treatment Plants (WWTP) and equipment on site Maintaining and developing customer relationships Maintaining and complying with Remote's safety regulations Inspecting and reporting on Remote's WWTPs and other equipment
  • Oversaw each treatment unit process in the plant.

Education

Associate of Science - Physics

University of Abuja
Abuja
2010

Associate of Science - Information Technology

Conestoga College,
Kitchener, Canada
04.2016

Associate of Science - AWWOA Level 1 Preparation Certificate

Alberta Water & Wastewater Operators Association,
Online
08.2017

Associate of Science - Drinking Water Treatment

Delft University Of Technology (TU Delft), Delft,
Online
12.2017

Associate of Science - Water And Wastewater Treatment

Tsinghua University, Beijing Shi
Online
04.2018

Associate of Science - Water And Wastewater Treatment Engineering

Tsinghua University, Beijing Shi
Online
12.2018

Skills

  • Water treatment operations
  • Critical thinker
  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Motivated self-starter
  • Strong leader
  • Deadline-driven
  • Excellent problem solver
  • Strong Leadership experience
  • Quality assurance
  • Ability to travel
  • Excellent PC computer skills
  • Software testing
  • Operating Systems
  • EMR
  • Mine Rescue
  • Confine Space Rescue
  • ICE Rescue

Additional Information

  • Water Transfer /Solid Control /Waste water Treatment Plant Operator with in-depth knowledge of water treatment, batch operation, equipment inspection and maintenance and filtration systems.
  • Developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
  • A willingness to work in all areas required by the team;
  • Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills;
  • Proven planning and organization skills;Working knowledge of computers and related software.
  • Troubleshooting day-to-day operational issues and developing solutions to rectify these Issues

Certification

Member of AWWOA Club, Standard First Aid (CPR and AED Training) AB/BC, Norm, H2S Alive St John standard, CSTS, PST, TDG, WHIMS, Class 3 learners with Airbrakes Driver License.

  • Water Treatment level 1 Approved(Exam In Progress)
  • Wastewater Treatment level 1 Approved (Exam In Progress)
  • Water Distribution level 1 Approved (Exam In Progress)
  • Wastewater Collection 1 Approved (Exam In Progress)
  • Mine Rescue Certification
  • EMR Certification
  • ICE Rescue Certification
  • Confine Space / Confine Space Rescue
  • First Line Supervisor CCOHS

Accomplishments

  • Conestoga Student inc Leadership : CSI Club Executive
  • Conestoga Student inc Leadership : CSI Student Leadership Conference Completion

Timeline

WWTP SUPERVISOR

DNDC
08.2021 - Current

WWTP OPERATOR (SUPERVISOR)

PARSONS
03.2021 - Current

Public Works Maintenance Worker

Town Of Beaverlodge
10.2020 - Current

Utilities Operator/ Municipal Operator

Town Of Beaverlodge
06.2019 - Current

Lead Hand

Hydrera Energy Services
01.2018 - 06.2019

Solid Control Technician

Clean Harbors Surface Rentals
02.2017 - 12.2017

WasteWater Treatment Operator (Lead Hand)

Clean Harbors Surface Rentals
02.2017 - 12.2017

Waste and Water Treatment Technician

Remote Waste LP
11.2016 - 02.2017

Lead Operator OTS Division

Remote Waste LP
10.2016 - 02.2017

Associate of Science - Physics

University of Abuja

Associate of Science - Information Technology

Conestoga College,

Associate of Science - AWWOA Level 1 Preparation Certificate

Alberta Water & Wastewater Operators Association,

Associate of Science - Drinking Water Treatment

Delft University Of Technology (TU Delft), Delft,

Associate of Science - Water And Wastewater Treatment

Tsinghua University, Beijing Shi

Associate of Science - Water And Wastewater Treatment Engineering

Tsinghua University, Beijing Shi
Chijioke Okoye