Christopher Jacobs Email & Phone Number

Wakefield, Rhode Island

Pawtucket, Ri

- Oversight of 14 employees, full certified laboratory, operations staff and maintenance crew- Responsible for the day to day operation of a newly constructed 25 MGD Surface Water Treatment Facility using UV for Disinfection (GAC filtration)- Retrofitted two 900 hp five-stage vertical turbines with VFD’s to cut electrical costs and to optimize flows.- Redesigned lime slurry system to prevent downtime and lower maintenance costs. - Assisted in SCADA optimization project which provided better operator control of facilities.- Responsible for State and Federal reporting and Environmental, Health and Safety leadership.- Developed and managed a yearly operating budget of $1.7 million

New London, Ct

- Responsible for the day to day operation of 9 MGD Surface Water Treatment Facility (GAC filtration). Included Employees, 5 Departments Including the Billing Department, Meter Crew, Collections/Distribution, the Wastewater Treatment Facility and the Water Treatment Facility- Managed outside contractors for multiple maintenance projects including leak detection, emergency water main repairs and valve replacements.- Completed meter change-out program (6,000 meters replaced).- Replaced carbon for all filter trains.- Developed and managed a yearly operating budget of $6.4 million

New London, Ct

- Aided in day-to-day management and operation of 9 MGD Surface Water Treatment Facility (GAC filtration). Was right-hand man to Project Manager.- Conducted on-site training with regard to operations processes and plant safety.- Provided assorted design modifications to plant to provide for operational efficiencies (lime system, chlorine dosage standards and improvements to backwash system). - Responsible for State and Federal Reporting- Develop and manage operating budget

New Britain, Ct

- Assisted in the start-up and commissioning of newly constructed 22 MGD Surface Water Treatment Facility (GAC) using ozone for disinfection- As lead operator performed the majority of preventive maintenance at plant (motors, pumps, floculators, and chemical systems).- Trained operations staff and assisted with the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).- Ensured water quality compliance with all applicable State and Federal Laws and regulations

New Britian, Ct

- Operated the original 18 MGD Conventional Surface Water Treatment Facility- Adjusted flow to ensure proper water levels in clear well- Monitored and adjusted chemical dose to maintain proper water quality- Performed all daily water quality tests- Performed preventive and emergency maintenance

Mashantucket, Ct

- Operated a 3 MGD Membrane Filter Plant- Monitored and adjust chemical dose using SCADA system to maintain proper water quality- Performed preventive and emergency maintenance- Performed all daily water quality tests