Dhruvkumar Patel
Sioux Lookout,ON
Summary
Certified Water/Wastewater Operator with hands-on experience in municipal and First Nation systems. Specializes in process monitoring, troubleshooting, and compliance reporting. Operates independently in remote environments, ensuring safe drinking water and wastewater treatment in alignment with MECP regulations. Committed to public safety and environmental protection.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Water/Wastewater Operator
Northern Waterworks Inc.
01.2024 - Current
- Operate and monitor water treatment and distribution system and wastewater treatment and collection systems in compliance with Federal, Provincial, and MECP regulatory requirements.
- Conducted routine sampling and process testing of chlorine residuals, turbidity, pH, alkalinity, UVT, fluoride, and wastewater monitoring (SSV, MLSS, wasting) to ensure compliance and water quality.
- Adjust chemical dosing (chlorine, alum, polymer, fluoride, caustic, etc.) based on process performance, seasonal demand, and laboratory results to optimize efficiency and maintain compliance.
- Calibrate and verify analytical equipment including turbidity meters, chlorine analyzers, pH probes, and bench instruments to maintain data accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Responded to SCADA alarms, troubleshot operational issues, and performed corrective actions to restore treatment performance, ensuring safety and reliability with minimal downtime.
- Perform daily rounds, operational inspections, and equipment performance checks including pumps, valves, blowers, UV systems, lift stations, and filtration units.
- Supported multiple treatment sites through scheduled rotations and on-call availability to ensure consistent system performance and regulatory compliance.
Fire Assay Weigh Technician
Activation Laboratories Ltd
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Weighing of pulps and standards using a balance scale
- Calibrating the balance
- Use of LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) for daily tasks
- Maintenance of equipment in working order and required logs, files, etc.
- Assist in ensuring turnaround time meets clients' requirements by working overtime when required.
- Assist in maintaining departmental housekeeping
Education
Diploma - Environmental Technician
Mohawk College
Hamilton, OntarioB.E. - Chemical Engineer
Gujarat Technological University
Ahmedabad, IndiaSkills
- Water Testing, Chemical dosing,Water quality monitoring, Equipment calibration, Regulatory compliance, Troubleshooting processes, Safety compliance, Equipment maintenance, Laboratory testing, Attention to detail, Problem solving, Team collaboration, Time management, Water sampling
- Chemical handling, Filter maintenance, Operational data management, Confined space entry, SCADA, Valve operation, Process control, Lift station maintenance, Record keeping accuracy, Preventive maintenance planning, Plant inspection procedures, Documentation skills
Certification
- Operation of Conventional Treatment Process, Entry level Drinking Water Operator, Class 2 Water Treatment Operator, Class 2 Water Distribution Operator, Class 1 Wastewater Treatment Operator, Class 1 Wastewater Collection Operator, WHMIS, Confined Space Awareness, Valid G-Class Driver's License
Timeline
Water/Wastewater Operator
Northern Waterworks Inc.
01.2024 - Current
Fire Assay Weigh Technician
Activation Laboratories Ltd
09.2023 - 01.2024
Diploma - Environmental Technician
Mohawk College
B.E. - Chemical Engineer
Gujarat Technological University