Adam Stuckrath Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

United States

As a Field Support Engineer, I have played a crucial role in ensuring efficient water management by detecting and addressing leaks within water distribution systems and other non-revenue water related issues. My expertise in leak detection equipment, water distribution networks, and ability to train teams around North America will directly impact water conservation efforts and infrastructure maintenance.Responsibilities-Leak Detection: Utilize advanced AI water leak detection equipment and cloud-based software to identify and pinpoint leaks in water pipelines.Take corrective action with utilities to coordinate repairs on identified leaks, minimizing water loss and preventing further damage.Team Training: Train field teams (technicians, operators, and maintenance personnel) on the proper use of leak detection equipment.Conduct workshops and hands-on sessions to enhance their skills in leak detection, interpretation of results, and efficient repair techniques.Water Distribution Expertise: Demonstrate a solid understanding of water distribution systems, including pipe networks, valves, and pressure zones.Educate team members on the importance of maintaining water infrastructure integrity.Reporting and Documentation: Prepare clear, concise, and thorough app and portal-based reports detailing leak detection findings, repair actions taken, and recommendations.Maintain accurate records of leak locations, repair history, and equipment calibration.Collaboration: Interact with coworkers, team members, and the general public to establish effective working relationships.Coordinate with other departments (maintenance, engineering, and operations) to ensure seamless leak detection efforts.

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Coordinates and schedules skilled crews and performs a variety of journeyman level work in maintaining and repairing the City's water distribution system, including all mechanical aspects of related equipment. Investigations and performs minor repairs to the sewage collection system may be required.

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

• Maintains repairs, replaces, and adds to the water distribution and transmission system pipes, valves, hydrants, laterals, and various other appurtenances.• Change out meters and any other related part.• Respond to customer complaints and help diagnose water related issues they may have.• Input data electronically for automatic work order system and time sheet entry• Prioritize work tasks and complete in specific timeline

Mount Prospect, Illinois, United States

• Performed street repairs and patching, laid asphalt, and plowed snow from streets.• Set forms, pours, and finished concrete to repair curbs, gutters, driveways, and sidewalks.• Installed hundreds of feet of sewer pipe while maintaining grade; installed and repaired underground sewer pipes and removed blockages from lines. • Maintained sewers, including operating equipment such as sewer rodder, hydraulic jet cleaner, and vactor.• Operated equipment including backhoes, excavators, front-end loaders, street sweepers and other equipment as needed.• Performed water main, valve, hydrant repairs, replacement, and new installation.

Winnetka, Illinois, United States

Water Plant Operator (2017 - 2020)• Managed SCADA system to meet plant production and quality goals.• Helped maintain, calibrate, inspect, troubleshoot, report, and repair plant equipment.• Collected and analyzed water samples required for compliance and process control.• Monitored and adjusted water flows and pumping rates as needed.• Ensured treated water quality met State and Federal standards.Electric Plant Operator (2017 - 2020)• Operated and maintained multimillion-dollar power plant equipment, including three steam turbines, four high pressure boilers, two Fairbanks Morse diesel engines, and auxiliary equipment including pumps, compressors, electrical components, and switchgears. • Managed SCADA system for proper electrical distribution and load transfers for the electrical grid.• Upheld strong safety measures and ensured all lockout tag out procedures were followed correctly.• Interpreted electrical drawings to perform diagnoses and repair of circuits. • Assigned helper to power plant mechanic for assistance in repairs of auxiliary equipment for summer peak generation season.

Highland Park, Illinois, United States

Public Works Acting Foreman / Duty Foreman (2012 - 2017)• Under the direction of the superintendent, managed crews for water main breaks and related issues, storm cleanup, storm/sanitary backups, flood calls, snow and ice events and other calls that occurred.Public Works Distribution Maintenance Worker – Water Department (2010-2017)• Diagnosed, repaired, installed, maintained, and located water mains, commercial and residential meters, and performed house services.• Utilized leak locating loggers, correlation equipment, utility locating equipment, and directional boring equipment to install new service lines.• Performed repair and replacement of water main valves, fire hydrants, water main sections, hot taps, and installation of new water mains and meter sets.Public Works Maintenance Worker – Sewer Department (2010 - 2012)• Operated heavy equipment and repaired, maintained, and installed sewer pipe and service connections, sewer mains/manholes, spot linings.• Removed and replaced street sections, plowed, and salted on call, and performed downtown snow removal and truck hauling.• Served as televised TV truck operator/assistant for storm/sanitary mains, and flusher truck operator and assistant for sewer main blocks and maintenance. • Drove Vactor trucks for dig jobs, sewer line flushing, water main break assistance and sewer manhole cleaning.