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Florida, United States

West Palm Beach, Florida Area

WASTEWATER CLASS “C” LICENSED PLANT OPERATOR(2020 – PRESENT)● Operates treatment plant machinery to convert wastewater into a form that's safe to release into theenvironment.● Collects and tests water and sewage samples for chemical analysis; evaluates clarity,quality and chemicalcharacteristics of sampled water for process control.● Ensures compliance with Federal and State regulations for chlorine, pH, conductivity, hardness,or other components.● Cleans and maintains equipment, tanks, filters beds, presses and other work areas. Usingproper lockout tagout and confined space entry when needed.● Monitors and controls Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, makeschanges to insure proper plant hydraulics.● Operates overhead cranes in order to safely replace 1-ton chlorine cylinders.● Follows safety protocols, especially with the handling of caustics and acids; utilizes standard operatingprocedures, monitors work environment to ensure safety.● Performs preventive and routine maintenance to keep buildings, vehicles, equipment, and tools in operablecondition.WASTEWATER PLANT OPERATOR TRAINEE(2018-2020)● Trained with a Class “A” operator on controlling equipment and monitoring processes that remove ordestroy harmful materials, chemicals, and microorganisms from wastewater.● Operated equipment to purify and clarify water to dispose of sewage to ensure compliance with Federaland State regulations.● Recorded meter and gauge readings and operational data to ensure equipment is working properly.● Cleaned and maintained equipment, tanks, filters beds, presses, bar screens and other work areas.● Followed safety procedures at all times, especially with the handling of caustics and acids.

Bridgeport, Ct

Supervise and direct overall power plant operations ensuring safe and efficient boiler operation and optimal megawatt output. Lead, train and supervise 6-person, rotating shift, ensuring facility is operated and maintained in clean, safe and efficient manner. Manage schedules, performance feedback and merit planning. Supervise and analyze continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS) data effectively, achieving 100% compliance with Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection permits. Communicate with all levels of management and report out on issues, goings on in the facility. Daily communication with Plant Manager and Operations Manager and daily standups with the team. Lead daily shift safety exercises including stretching, inspecting personal protective equipment (PPE) conveying safety messages and updates from management. Oversee daily lockout / tagout and hotwork programs. Generate lockout / tagouts tags and issuing hotwork permits.

Bridgeport, Ct

Managed water chemistry process, plant-wide. Maintained reverse osmosis system, procured chemicals, water lab maintenance, and collaborated with contractors. Assisted Shift Supervisor in daily operation and maintenance of power plant through active investigation of equipment and troubleshooting of operational inconsistencies. Led waterwash team of 10+ employees and contractors during plant outages. Shortened boiler downtime as a result of proper equipment upkeep and technical knowledge. Provided shift coverage and expertise for all operations positions within power plant including Shift Supervisor, Plant Operator, Assistant Plant Operator, Utility Operator, and Crane Operator. Maintained all spray dry absorber (SDA) and selective non-catalytic reduction (SNCR) equipment through breakdown of piping, valves, lances and regular maintenance. Participated in Safety on Purpose (SOP) program and completed all required Wheelabrator Academy training.

Bridgeport, Ct

Maintained safe and efficient boiler operations with exemplary megawatt output. Monitored all emissions data effectively, which resulted in 100% compliance with Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection permits. Provided training and technical knowledge to all shift employees on proper operation of all power plant equipment. Managed daily lockout / tagout program through generating lockout / tagouts, printing tags. Completed hourly recordings of continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS), in addition to monitoring temperature, pressure and voltage auxiliary equipment.

Bridgeport, Ct

 Maintained safe and efficient air pollution control equipment (APC) complying with environmental permits. Troubleshot root cause of equipment issues and determine appropriate corrective actions, with minimal guidance. Maintained optimal boiler water chemistry ensuring full compliance within required parameters and laboratory procedures. Ensured appropriate water quality in water / steam process employing expert knowledge of reverse osmosis system. Documented readings of auxiliary turbine equipment and boilers, which prevented equipment downtime

Bridgeport, Ct

Operated plant mobile equipment, mud machine, and central vacuuming system. Operated process and instrument air compressor system ensuring proper air flow and quality. Monitored all ash handling equipment including metals recovery system, bottom ash and fly ash systems ensuring proper operations. Troubleshot root cause of ash handling system issues and determined appropriate corrective actions, with minimal guidance.

Bridgeport, Ct

Assisted safety and environmental manager with voluntary protection program application process. Completed 3 consecutive internships. Developed plant-wide evacuation plans, including maps and ensured plant-wide distribution and knowledge of plans. Completed audits of employee safety programs, lockout / tagout program and hot work program. Reported findings to management. Completed annual respirator fit testing for all power plant employees.