Water Treatment Maintenance
Resume:
Sammy Cruz
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Chandler, AZ 85286
OBJECTIVE
Obtain a position with a Water Treatment Facility where I can utilize and
expand my extensive knowledge of Reverse Osmosis/Nanofiltration as well as
other processes to enhance positive contributions to my future employer.
SKILLS
. NANO FILTRATION/REVERSE OSMOSIS
. Experience with Submersible and Vertical Turbine Well Pumps
. Clean-in-place procedures and membrane operations
. Proficient with SCADA Systems
. Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
. Sample collection (bacteriological colilert testing, TDS, VOC's, etc.)
. Daily and monthly operating reports, record keeping, trending, data
collection
.
. analysis, regulatory reporting and consumer confidence report
preparation
.
. Process trouble shooting including mechanical maintenance, chemical
feed pump maintenance and distribution system maintenance
. Chemical dosage adjustments including extensive knowledge in
antiscalants theories and uses, monochloramination and free chlorine
. Expert trouble shooting with analyzers-Disinfectant residual,
turbidity, conductivity, flow meters, PH & Temp. specific analyzers
include Hach and Scientific
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Extended reverse osmosis membrane runtimes from 5 weeks to 24 weeks by
revamping antiscalant dose, type of antiscalant used, flux rates,
recovery rates and pretreatment thus improving production and
completely eliminating the use of Sulfuric Acid as a PH adjuster
saving the city approx. $100,000.00 per year in chemical cost,
chemical usage for CIP's, improved production and decreased membrane
down times.
. Created and implemented a new Standard Operating Procedure for the
Clean-In-Place
. Revised Dual Media filter back washing process economizing over 4
million gallons
per year of finished water
. Introduced and revised Pre-Treatment process by effectively utilizing
Free Chlorine for Arsenic and Iron removal
. Hosted and instructed a SOUTH EAST DESALTING ASSOCIATION workshop on
Membrane cleaning and theory of operations
. Trained 3 fellow employees and assisted in studying and preparation
for licensing Nominated two consecutive years for Operator of the
year, State of Florida
. Obtained all 4 Level Drinking Water Treatment Licenses with in 4 years
EXPERIENCE
City Of Clearwater - Water Treatment Operator B Jan 2007 - July
2011
3 MGD Low Pressure Reverse Osmosis, Dual Media pressure filtration,
blending process utilizing Monochloramination, 31 production wells and
two off site re-pumping stations with total water storage of 22 MGD.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Volunteered at several different Water Treatment Facilities in order
to enhance my water process knowledge, the treatment facilities
include;
Hillsborough County - Treatment type: 50 MGD Conventional Treatment
Cosme St. Petersburg - Treatment type: Award Winning Lime Softening
Plant.
Southwest Membrane Operators Association - Current active member
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS
Passed the Florida Drinking Water Class A (Level 4) exam, currently
awaiting approximately 5 months operational hour to activate.
Class 3 Drinking Water License
July - 2011
State of Arizona
Class B Drinking Water License Sept - 2010
State of Florida
Leadership Development Program Jan - 2011
St. Petersburg College
Supervisor Training Course Aug - 2010
City Of Clearwater
Reverse Osmosis Specialist Certification Nov -
2008
South East Desalting Association
REFFERENCES
Daniel Angove American Water - Production Supervisor
Phone 610-***-****
Greg Turman City of Clearwater - Production Coordinator
Phone 727-***-****
Lynn Stevens Daytona Beach City - Utilities Superintendent
Phone 386-***-****
Contact this candidate