David Epperson Email & Phone Number

Jesup, GA, US

Jesup, Georgia, United States

Union Hills WTP / Deer Valley WTP / Cave Creek WRP

• Perform system analysis and applications programming involving the UCOS (User Configurable Operating System) control system utilized for computer control of all Water and Wastewater facilities for the City of Phoenix.
• Writes, corrects, and makes modifications to the UCOS control system to ensure reliable, effective and efficient plant operations.
• Develops and tests the implementation of new process control systems, as well as modifications to existing controls in an offline… Show more
• Develops and tests the implementation of new process control systems, as well as modifications to existing controls in an offline simulation environment to allow for quality implantations of new and modified.
• Evaluates improvements and benefits which could be derived from modifications of existing systems.
• Analyzes programming problems and takes appropriate action to correct.

91st Ave. WWTP / 23rd Ave. WWTP

• Investigate abnormalities with operational processes, particularly within the solids handling area of our facility. Diagnose the problem and direct process adjustments to correct it.
• Instruct others in process control procedures. Developed computer training course for other Process Specialists in HARS Database Query Development.
• Monitor process equipment and data to assure compliance within regulatory parameters. Have oversight responsibility of the EPA 503 Regulations (Biosolids)… Show more
• Monitor process equipment and data to assure compliance within regulatory parameters. Have oversight responsibility of the EPA 503 Regulations (Biosolids) and the Maricopa County Air Permit.
• Oversee maintenance projects affecting regulatory compliance equipment as a member of the Job Order Contract Management Team. I am also the operations point-of-contact for new process development for the Solids portion.
• Make decisions in normal routine situations in accordance with rules, regulations, and policies.

91st Ave. WWTP

• Assist two other Planner/Schedulers in planning the work schedule for approximately 45 O/M Technicians.
• Working to expand utilization of our Synergen CMMS program. Currently only using a small amount of the programs capabilities.
• Designated as heading up Asset Management for our facility. Oversaw management of over 11,000 active assets. This consists of capturing all needed Preventative Maintenance work orders for each piece of equipment, and.
• Designated as heading up Asset Management for our facility. Oversaw management of over 11,000 active assets. This consists of capturing all needed Preventative Maintenance work orders for each piece of equipment, and.
• Involved in forecasting future budget requirements of our CIP budget. This involved helping to oversee our $4.5 million dollar annual CIP budget.
• Act as SME in evaluating training of employees attaining new skill block levels.

91st Ave. WWTP

• Working extensively in the Solids Handling area of the plant.
• Worked with contractors for testing Polymers for a new polymer contract. This included operating centrifuge and drawing samples at designated times for comparison of products at different pounds per ton loading.
• Provide training in Operations and Maintenance at the 91st Ave. WWTP
• Assisted fellow employees with computer problems and provided training in the different computer systems used at our plant.
• Assist… Show more
• Assist contracts as SME in the solids area, in updating our IAS (Information Access System). This system is for use by plant staff and explains in detail the operations of each area of our facility. It breaks down each.