Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III - City of Bethlehem - Bethlehem, PA
(2023-11)
- Operated and maintained a 15-20 MGD plant according to daily or rainfall flow events.
- Conduct routine water and wastewater monitoring, preparing comprehensive reports on findings and ensuring environmental compliance in alignment with department goals.
- Managed onboarding of new operators and lead training of plant operations and standard operating procedures.
- Proficient instrumentations, computer systems, and SCADA operation systems
- Control the flow and processing of wastewater by operating equipment such as pumps, motors, aerators, filters, and digesters.
- Maintains biological processes, performs chemical tests and records data for quality assurance.
- Manage compliance efforts across water treatment processes
Water/Wastewater Operator (Contract) - Arro Water Services - Lititz, PA
(2023-01 - 2024-02)
- Assist in operation of a medium-sized water/wastewater facility
- Maintain records of plant processes, readings, and maintenance issues.
- Perform routine tasks and maintenance, such as housekeeping, cleaning equipment, and calibrating sensors.
- Assist senior operators and engineers with project tasks and attend client meetings as needed.
- Perform sampling and testing of water as required.
Water & Wastewater Plant Supervisor - Prosser Laboratories - Blakeslee, PA
(2022-02 - 2023-11)
- Multi-plant oversight to ensure uniform adherence to regulatory requirements, and streamlined operations across all sites.
- Monitoring and adjusting the flow through water/ wastewater treatment and distribution systems.
- Performed routined repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment.
- Performed chemical testing of influent and effluent while taking water samples and performing quality assurance audits.
- Trained plant staff on best operational procedures to foster a culture of efficiency and safety within the team.
- Managed audits and regulatory inspections, ensuring the availability and accuracy of all required documentation to meet compliance standards and support financial audits.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements in water and wastewater treatment that enhanced operations.
- Tracked and reported on budgetary spending, ensuring accurate reporting for capital expenses and procurement processes, and worked closely with leadership for financial forecasts.
- Coordinated and facilitated inspections and audits by regulatory agencies, ensuring all required documentation, monthly status reports, and detailed operational records were accurate and readily available.
Advanced Production Technician - Sanofi Pasteur - Swiftwater, PA
(2018-02 - 2022-02)
- Managed compliance with safety and operational regulations in pharmaceutical production, ensuring regulatory adherence and financial accuracy in reporting and procurement.
- Performed laboratory chemical testing of samples and ensuring
- Led the team and prepared a variety of detailed compliance reports for internal review, regulatory submission, and budget tracking for cost-saving initiatives. Creations BPR's, logbooks, and SOP's.
- Oversaw procurement and vendor management for production supplies, contributing to cost-reduction strategies while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Army National Guard (Water Treatment Specialist 92W) - United States Military - Easton, PA
(2014-01 - 2022)
- Coordinated and lead military units and external agencies to ensure water treatment operations met both environmental and mission-specific requirements, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in compliance management.
- Implemented resource conservation strategies and best practices for water treatment, contributing to overall environmental sustainability and operational efficiency in line with environmental, health, and safety protection goals.
- Provided detailed reports and updates to military leadership and external agencies on water quality, compliance, and operational efficiency metrics.
- Provided guidance and training to other soldiers on water treatment tasks and equipment management.
