Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Droning, Golfing, Video Making
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Trever Andrew

Chase,BC

Summary

Experienced Water Treatment Plant Operator with 23+ years in field. Excellent problem-solving, planning and multitasking abilities in utility management. Consistently monitors influent quality, volume and processing to achieve outstanding results in water quality. Familiar with membrane filtration methods.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Water Treatment Plant & Wastewater Operator

Adams Lake Indian Band
04.2000 - Current

Forming part of the public works team, I manage all duties related to water and wastewater

  • 2 Water Treatment Plants
  • 3 Water Distribution Systems
  • 27 Individual Well Systems, managed, designed point of use systems, and point of use systems.
  • 36 Fire Hydrants, operated and manage.
  • 56 Septic Systems, managed, scheduled pump outs, inspections.
  • Completed laboratory testing to measure pH levels and other water quality parameters.
  • Monitored and adjusted controls to maintain optimal water quality.
  • Conducted regular inspections to enforce compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
  • Collected water samples chemistry, physical bacteriological, metals, THM.
  • Monitored water quality and adjusted chemical dosages to meet regulatory standards.
  • Used hand tools and power tools to maintain, repair and lubricate equipment.
  • Monitored SCADA system for problems and adjusted controls to maintain efficiency.
  • Trained new employees on safe and productive water-treatment plant operation.
  • Operated and adjusted controls on equipment to purify and clarify water.
  • Interpreted data to identify trends and address problems.
  • Utilized SCADA systems to monitor and control plant operations.
  • Prepared reports and documentation related to plant operations.
  • Performed routine maintenance and repairs on water-treatment plant equipment to reduce downtime.
  • Conducted regular inspections of tanks, valves and other equipment to verify compliance with safety and cleanliness standards.
  • Optimized water levels in tanks and other systems for best flow and quality.
  • Water lines, installed, replaced, repaired, business and residential.
  • Pigged water lines.
  • Liaise, and Networked with First Nations Health Authority, biologists, hydrologist, well drillers, contractors. and engineers.
  • Trained new employees on safe and productive water-treatment plant operation
  • Developed and implemented risk management plans for water treatment plant
  • Controlled operation of variety of water treatment plant equipment, including pumps, filters and chemical feed systems

Waiter

Quaaout Lodge
07.1997 - 10.1999
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction by clarifying questions about orders and specialty items.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Informed customers about daily and seasonal specials.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables
  • Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior

Education

Water Treatment Level 1 -

Environmental Operators Certification Program
Vernon BC
06.2018

Diploma - Water And Wastewater Technology

Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops, BC
06.2015

Certificate In Water & Wastewater Utilities - Water And Wastewater Technology

Thompson University
Kamloops, BC
04.2015

No Degree - Water Distribution Level 1

Environmental Operators Certification Program
Vernon, BC
06.2010

No Degree - Small Waters Ticket

Environmental Operators Certification Program
Vernon, BC
04.2005

Skills

  • Customer Service Standards
  • Basic Mathematical Abilities
  • System Monitoring
  • Work Independent
  • Excel
  • Micro Soft Word
  • Operational Data Reporting
  • Documentation Skills
  • SCADA Operations Knowledge
  • Communications Skills
  • Work Great With Other Team Players

Accomplishments

  • Founder Sewllkwe Book Ltd
  • Started-up company specializing in programming water and wastewater resources.
  • Developed concept, business plan, and established funding and resources.
  • Build the first portable water & wastewater program
  • Designed and Developed one-of-a kind Sewllkwe program with a team of three programmers
  • Collaborating with leading research company Mitacs on business and research strategy. Ongoing British Columbia.
  • Establish and secure project funding for the innovation and research program.
  • Catalyzed and maintained funding for community projects.
  • Management - leading and developing staff & managing budgets.
  • Innovation -identifying problem and solving the issue
  • Achieved beta testing results by completing with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Milestones:- Removal of permanent long term drinking water advisories for 27 homes that struggled with unhealthy drinking water.

Droning, Golfing, Video Making

I have my droning license, go out of lakes, and landscape and edit the  video lakes myself.  

Additional Information

Just have gratitude working with water, and providing potable healthy water

Timeline

Water Treatment Plant & Wastewater Operator

Adams Lake Indian Band
04.2000 - Current

Waiter

Quaaout Lodge
07.1997 - 10.1999

Water Treatment Level 1 -

Environmental Operators Certification Program

Diploma - Water And Wastewater Technology

Thompson Rivers University

Certificate In Water & Wastewater Utilities - Water And Wastewater Technology

Thompson University

No Degree - Water Distribution Level 1

Environmental Operators Certification Program

No Degree - Small Waters Ticket

Environmental Operators Certification Program
Trever Andrew