Kyle Saunders Email & Phone Number

Rockford, Il, Us

Rockford, Il

Rockford, Illinois

- Managed the daily operation and activities of a 60+ million gallon per day (MGD) capacity water production system, including the operation and maintenance of water supply wells, booster pumps and stations, reservoirs, and elevated tanks- Planned, directed, evaluated, trained, and assisted water plant operators and maintenance staff engaged in the operation and maintenance of water system components - Monitored the activities of the section and evaluated effectiveness; directed and participated in the development and implementation of methods and systems to increase efficiency, productivity, accountability, and transparency - Developed and implemented Water Production Section policies, procedures, and operational adjustments - Developed short and long term plans, goals, and objectives for the Water Production Section - Worked in conjunction with the Water Quality Supervisor to ensure IEPA and IDPH regulatory compliance - Presented reports on Water Production Section efficiency and effectiveness at quarterly operations meetings - Represented the Water Division at youth outreach and professional association activitiesOther projects: Secondary Sites Rehabilitation, Production Wells Rehabilitation, Water Rate Design Study/Implementation, BW Solid Residuals, IEPA Triennial Inspections, Water Utility Master Plan, Water Infrastructure Improvement Program, Water Loss, IEPA Needs Assessment, Respiratory Protection Program, Preventative Maintenance Program, U06/U37 VOC, ODMS, HMO/Throughput Optimization

- Acted as a project manager on water main and storm sewer construction projects - Prepared contracts for the bidding process, including construction specifications and standards as well as conducted pre-construction and pre-bid meetings with contractors - Supervised and participated in conducting field surveys, project design, and preparing preliminary and final drawings as well as preliminary and final cost estimates - Inspected construction in progress for adherence to plans, specifications and standards; coordinated site activities with contractors and utility representatives - Maintained and managed geodatabases and performed GIS analysis Other projects: Water Service Application Process, Asset Management Program, GIS Analytics, Cathodic Protection Pilot Program, Filter Breakthrough Study

- Prepared diagrams, drawings, and plans - Developed new GIS databases and generated maps, tables, and queries - Assisted in completing engineering service requests and drainage investigations- Reviewed construction plans and performed field inspections to verify water and storm sewer system components Other projects: Streetlight mapping, Radium/Iron Groundwater Mapping, WQ Complaint Density Analysis

Collected and analyzed water samples for turbidity, chlorine/bromine residuals, iron and manganese testing, pH, and coliform bacteria presence. Performed general maintenance including but not limited to: reservoir cleanings, pump and valve maintenance, booster/well motor oil and grease changes, well pump to waste administration, and mason jar/rossum sand sampling.

Master Of Science In Organizational Leadership (Msol), Organizational Leadership

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Management

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Chi Alpha Sigma