Lead Operator
EPCOR Commercial Services
Strathmore
- Lead WWTP operations, making critical decisions to ensure regulatory compliance, drive efficiency improvements, and maintain adherence to industry standards, while monitoring and optimizing key performance metrics
- Led the utilization of operational Experience to drive strategic process adjustments, dramatically boosting facility performance and maximizing resource allocation efficiency, while spearheading training initiatives to ensure team proficiency
- Strategically coordinate shift schedules to optimize workforce utilization, demonstrating adaptability by actively participating in on-call and weekend work schedules to ensure seamless operations
- Led efforts in hiring, training, and mentoring junior staff, utilizing hands-on training, regular feedback sessions, and peer collaboration to foster a collaborative environment and significantly enhance overall team performance
- Extensive experience in distribution and collection systems, with a strong focus on leadership
- Specializing in Unidirectional Flushing (UDF), CCTV inspections, sewer flushing, reservoir and lift station maintenance, and resolving customer-related issues
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects, and drive operational excellence
- Successfully implemented HACH WIMS and RIO spreadsheet at our operational site, significantly enhancing the company's carbon footprint management and driving forward our commitment to environmental stewardship
- Provision of support for capital projects to ensure timely completion, adherence to budget constraints, and effective stakeholder engagement
- Skilled in asset management using IVARA and CMMS, ensuring efficient and effective maintenance of critical infrastructure
- Led coordination efforts with teams during incident management reviews, implementing targeted safety initiatives such as regular safety drills and comprehensive training programs, resulting in a reduction in incident response time and fostering a culture of safety and accountability across the organization
- Provide leadership as an active member of the JHSC, driving initiatives and collaborating with other teams to communicate shared learnings across sites, thereby enhancing safety practices and fostering a culture of collaboration
- Consistently achieved 'Exceeding Expectation' ratings in 4 out of the past 5 years on my APfR evaluations, demonstrating exceptional performance and dedication to excellence
- Successfully assisted in ISO-14001 registration, driving relentless compliance with environmental standards and fortifying the organization's esteemed certification, which enhanced operational efficiency, reduced environmental risks, and bolstered the company's reputation for sustainability
- Participated in comprehensive leadership courses through EPCOR's learning and development platform to enhance my leadership qualities and foster continuous improvement
