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CHIEF OPERATOR
Summary

Knowledgeable Wastewater Treatment plant Chief operator offering thirteen years of experience keeping activated sludge and receiving streams aquatic life systems operational and safe. Familiar with heavy equipment, bardenpho systems, belt filter presses, Wedco U.V. systems and pumps, motors and other equipment and diligent about following OSHA and internal safety protocols. Strong attention to detail with good report writing, monitoring and communication skills.

Skills
  • Lockout and tagout procedures for safety concerns
  • Activated sludge wastewater treatment plant troubleshooting.
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Safety compliance with standard OSHA, State and City guidelines.
  • Understanding of quality control when complying with State and Federal regulations discharging into the aquatic stream.
  • Manage a 24/7 operation to operate a 5.78 MGD activated sludge wastewater treatment plant.
  • Inventory management ordering supplies to function on a daily basis
  • Operational improvement
  • Planning and coordination
  • Team building
  • Problem resolution
  • MS Office
  • Supervision
  • First Aid/CPR
Experience
Town of Smyrna | Smyrna, TNChief Operator06/2014 - Current
  • Oversee various construction projects from conceptualization to completion.
  • Write agendas and notes and sent out automatic notifications for upcoming meetings.
  • Documented and reviewed all standard operational procedures of the shift operators.
  •  Responsible for overseeing the operation of process and control at the Wastewater Treatment plant.
  • Monitored plant operations regularly for proper operation and treatment. Make any changes needed and communicate all plant conditions to the Plant Manager as conditions warrant.
  • Troubleshoot and perform corrective actions of the plant operations to insure finished water quality meets or exceeds the standards of the EPA and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
  • Oversees the operators performance of process and control tests.
  • Responsible for accurately overseeing the record keeping of shift operators at the WWTP.
  • Operates Supervisory Control and Data acquisition system.
  • Assists operators in plant calculations for chemical dosages, chemical usage, flow rates, detention time, solids inventory, and all other calculations necessary for the operation of the wastewater treatment plant.
  • Enters and updates files on computer for preparing reports, spreadsheets, historical information, maintenance records and letters.
  • Insures sanitary cleanliness of work areas, the treatment plant and associated facilities. 
  • Maintain records in compliance to Federal, State, and City regulations.
  • Review and document all OSHA, Federal, State, and City regulations, as they impact the wastewater treatment plant and lift stations.
  • Review daily operational records to insure accuracy and completeness prior to the end of shift and complete and submit a monthly operations report to the State Department of Water Quality Control.
  • Provide a daily, weekly, monthly, reports to the WWTP Manager on project standings or issues as needed.
  • Perform managerial duties in accordance with the Town's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, performance appraisals, corrective action, performance counseling, and problem resolution. Completes operations evaluations and pay increases annually. 
  • Ensures all employees adhere to all internal and external OSHA regulations and company safety policies, performance appraisals, corrective action, performance counseling, and problem resolution.
  • Work with the Human Resources Department in development of direct reports, staffing needs, and compliance of company policies, and Federal/State laws. Regularly updates job descriptions to include departmental changes.
  • Participates in yearly budget process. Throughout the year, stays within the approved budget and achieves measurable objectives.
  • Oversees and maintains the operational structure of on and offsite sludge disposal.
  • Proactively identified and solved complex problems impacting operations management and business direction.
Town Of Smyrna | Smyrna, TNLead Operator WWTP06/2013 - 06/2014
  • Supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of all process equipment and lift stations.
  • Monitors plant operations regularly for proper operation and treatment. Makes any changes needed and communicates all plant conditions to the chief operator and Operations Manager as conditions warrant. 
  • Recognizes and diagnoses plant status and the ability to troubleshoot and perform corrective actions of the plant operations to insure that the effluent quality meets or exceeds the standards of the EPA and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
  • Supervises and performs all necessary laboratory work required for observation and control of the wastewater treatment plant in order to meet treatment plant, State and Federal regulations.
  • Performs maintenance of equipment related to the wastewater treatment plant and lift stations, including calibration of chemical feed pumps and instruments.
  • Enters and updates files on computer for preparing reports, spreadsheets, historical information, maintenance records and letters.
  • Attends to customer/citizen service calls or concerns as needed.
  • Maintains sanitary cleanliness of work areas, the treatment plant and associated facilities.
  • Maintains records in compliance to Federal, State, and City regulations.
  • Works safely observing all OSHA, Federal, State, and City regulations. Report any accidents immediately to supervisor.
  • Schedules and oversees Grade IV and Grade III Operators on inspection of food establishments grease traps.
  • Trains and mentors Grade III Operators and Operator Trainees to prepare to reach Grade IV level certification.


Town Of Smyrna | Smyrna, TNGrade 4 Operator WWTP11/2011 - 06/2012


  • Monitors plant operations regularly for proper operation and treatment. Makes any changes needed as directed by supervisor or Standard Operational Procedures (SOP).
  • Recognizes and diagnoses plant status. Troubleshoots and performs corrective actions in plant operations as directed by supervisor or SOP to ensure finished water quality meets or exceeds the standards of EPA and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
  • Maintains knowledge of and ability to perform all necessary laboratory work required for observation and control of the wastewater treatment plant in order to meet treatment plant, State and Federal regulations.
  • Performs maintenance of equipment related to operations of the wastewater treatment plant including calibration of feeders and instruments, repair feeders, pumps, etc...
  • Operates Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system.
  • Performs plant calculations for chemical dosages, chemical usage, flow rates, detention time, and all other calculations necessary for the proper operation of the wastewater treatment plant.
  • Handles and changes chlorine cylinders as needed.
  • Secures chlorine leaks and trouble-shoots any additional problems with the feeder system.
  • Enters and updates files on computer for preparing reports, spreadsheets, and historical information.
  • Maintains sanitary cleanliness of work areas, the treatment plant, and associated facilities.
  • Focuses on areas directed by the Chief Operator.
  • Maintains records in compliance to Federal, State, and City regulations.
Town Of Smyrna | Smyrna, TNGrade 3 Operator WWTP09/2006 - 11/2011


  • Monitor plant operations regularly for proper operation and treatment. Make any changes as required by the standard operational procedures and to communicate all plant conditions to the chief operator and lead operator as conditions warrant.
  • Requires the ability to recognize and diagnose plant status and the ability to troubleshoot and perform corrective actions of the plant operations to insure effluent quality meets or exceeds the standards of EPA and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
  • Performs necessary laboratory work required for observation and control of the wastewater treatment plant in order to meet treatment plant State and Federal regulations.
  • Performs some maintenance of equipment related to the operations of the wastewater treatment plant and lift stations, including calibration of chemical feed pumps and instruments.
  • Operates Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system.
  • Enters and updates files on computer for preparing reports, spreadsheets, historical information, and maintenance records.
  • Maintains sanitary cleanliness of work areas, the treatment plant, and associated facilities.
  • Maintains records in compliance with Federal, State, and City regulations.
  • Works safely observing all OSHA, Federal, State, and Town regulations. Reports any accidents immediately to supervisor.
Education and Training
Middle Tennessee State University | Murfreesboro, TNSome College (No Degree) in Integrated Studies
Motlow State Community College | Tullahoma, TNAssociate of Science in General Studies05/2020
Smyrna High School | Smyrna, TNGeneral Studies1997
Accomplishments

I have obtained my Grade IV operators license from the State of Tennessee.

I have also obtained my Collections II license through the State of Tennessee.

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Town of Smyrna
  • Town Of Smyrna

School Attended

  • Middle Tennessee State University
  • Motlow State Community College
  • Smyrna High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Chief Operator
  • Lead Operator WWTP
  • Grade 4 Operator WWTP
  • Grade 3 Operator WWTP

Degrees

  • Some College (No Degree) in Integrated Studies
    Associate of Science in General Studies
    General Studies

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