TAMMY GROVES
Kitchener
Summary
Multidisciplinary, wastewater professional with more than 10 years of varied analytical and increasing technical experience in Quality Management. Self-disciplined with the ability to prioritize tasks and work independently with minimal supervision. Resourceful and trainable with readily transferable skills. A proven leader with strong project management and development capabilities with a desire to achieve success and increase productivity through process improvements.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wastewater Treatment Operator
City Of Guelph
03.2024 - Current
- Control and operate automatic and semi-automatic equipment including pumps, engines, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, chemical feed and odor control to treat wastewater by conventional and non- conventional processes.
- Monitor flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures and related controls through instrument panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units in assigned areas.
- Use SCADA for process monitoring and systems control.
- Perform routine and preventative maintenance and maintenance related items as assigned.
Perform field tests (chemical, physical and biological) in order to pace chemical dosages for process and odor control units or alter unit processes. - Ensured compliance with environmental regulations by consistently monitoring water quality parameters and adjusting treatment methods accordingly.
Plant Technician - Wastewater
City of Toronto
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Optimize performance and maintain regulatory compliance by adjusting, inspecting and evaluating processes and equipment that control the operation and effectiveness of the Humber Wastewater Treatment facility
- Monitor and operate the performance of plant process equipment and related appurtenances, including but not limited to valves, gates, pumps, compressors, engines, electric motors/generators, HVAC systems and chemical dosing equipment
- Maintain records and documentation of all process and/or work area activities using either manual or computerized systems
- Collect samples, performs routine tests and analysis, and records results
- Utilize various tools to perform operational duties including but not limited to Process Control System (PCS), other SCADA systems, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Work Management System (WMS) and Eramosa Reporting and Information System (ERIS)Electronic Operator System (EOPs) to maintain, manage and validate the operational data
- Performs preventative maintenance diagnostics, and routine preventative maintenance duties such as monitoring equipment for excessive vibration or high temperatures.
- Ensured safety compliance throughout the facility by adhering to industry standards and conducting thorough audits.
Wastewater Treatment Technician
Ontario Clean Water Agency
03.2021 - 11.2022
- Inspects, operates, maintains and monitors subsystems including headworks systems i.e., fine screens, compactors, grit vortex and classifying systems
- Operate and monitor Phosphorus nutrient removal system which includes the injection system and process control testing
- Operate, monitor and maintain Primary Treatment Systems including travelling bridges, sludge level monitoring and automated pumping system
- Operate Digestion Facilities, includes monitoring level and temperature, feed rates and mixing, sludge testing and gas production
- Operate and monitor thickening /dewatering centrifuges and polymer systems
- Operate and monitor Secondary treatment System including Blower Dissolved Oxygen control aeration systems, final clarifiers, WAS/RAS systems
- Inspect, monitor and maintain Plant HVAC systems and sanitary and process pumps sumps and pits Utilizes various software to perform operational duties including Excel Spreadsheets, SCADA systems and Work Management Systems (WMS) i.e., Megamation.
Wastewater Treatment Operator
Water Refined Inc.
04.2020 - 03.2021
- Operated the Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) and Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) Systems at the Royal Canin (RC) WWTP to clarify and purify wastewater before discharging to the environment
- Sampled and analyzed influent and effluent for parameters such as phosphorous, ammonia, nitrates, total nitrogen, COD and TSS
- Maintained records and documentation of all process and/or work area activities including various meter readings (flow, pH and temperature) and gauge
- Diagnosed and troubleshoot plant issues Performed preventative maintenance diagnostics, and routine preventative maintenance duties such as monitoring equipment for excessive vibration or high temperatures.
Co-Op Student, Wastewater
Region of Peel- Wolfedale Maintenance Yard
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Carried out Maintenance Hole (MH) inspections /audits to support the internal QAQC Program
- Carried out hydrant flushing/ sampling and service calls (water turn off/on) Reviewed and analyzed data against existing SOPs and procedures, to identify deficiencies and possible areas of improvement
- Collected data of deficiencies discovered by CCTV inspections and/ or MH inspections to support recommendations /proposals for corrective or preventative maintenance Data mined Hansen relative to work orders and spreadsheets to identify trending and trouble spots to assist in the development of a prioritization program
Process Engineer
Wastewater Operation and Management Company- Soapberry WwTP
09.2010 - 07.2017
- Sampled and performed standardized laboratory tests on influent and effluent samples
- Interpreted laboratory results and reviewed statistical data for regulatory compliance, organized and compiled water quality lab reports
- Assisted in preparation of annual budget and managed the company’s financial cycle i.e., accounts payable, accounts receivable, procurement and petty cash
- Liaised with stakeholders about plant operations and processes including presenting at conference/ seminars
Education
Advanced Diploma - Environmental Technology
Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
Scarborough, ON04.2021
Master of Science - Energy Management
Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen, Scotland 02.2016
Professional Memberships
- Water Environment Association of Ontario (WEAO) & Water Environment Federation (WEF)
- Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)
Certification
- Licensed Level 2 Wastewater Treatment Operator [11/2023 - 11/2026]
Timeline
Wastewater Treatment Operator
City Of Guelph
03.2024 - Current
Plant Technician - Wastewater
City of Toronto
11.2022 - 03.2024
Wastewater Treatment Technician
Ontario Clean Water Agency
03.2021 - 11.2022
Wastewater Treatment Operator
Water Refined Inc.
04.2020 - 03.2021
Co-Op Student, Wastewater
Region of Peel- Wolfedale Maintenance Yard
05.2019 - 04.2020
Process Engineer
Wastewater Operation and Management Company- Soapberry WwTP
09.2010 - 07.2017
Advanced Diploma - Environmental Technology
Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
Master of Science - Energy Management
Robert Gordon University
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