Rodney D. Phillippi

• ***** Brick Rd • South Bend, IN 46628 • 815-***-**** • abonql@r.postjobfree.com

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Professional with 30 years’ experience of hands on management of operations, maintenance and

personnel, including process, construction, fleet equipment and facilities. Self-motivated, having

experience working as an individual or as part of a team. Successful negotiator with both administration

& unions. Knows the value of fostering both short and long-term relationships.

Proven Experience in achieving and maintaining compliance with OSHA, EPA, IEPA, ICC, IDEM,

DNR, and local regulatory agencies. No compliance violations in area of responsibilities. History

includes project management, leadership, training, equipment maintenance and repairs, customer

relations & product quality. Excellent safety record.

Friendly responsive demeanor, building solid relationships. Resourceful with a willingness to learn

and train others with what is needed for addressing new issues and needs. Loyal, diligent, action-

oriented with strong work ethics, taking initiative and creating ways to address issues. Excellent

diagnostics, technical, computer and logic skills.

Professional Experience

Aqua Illinois, Inc. (division of Investor owned Water/Wastewater Utility: Aqua America)

Distribution Manager (2006 to 2012)

Maintained 20-25 employees in 3 departments, serving over 30,000 customers

Responsible for IEPA and ICC compliance for distribution system.

Organized department into crews for maximum productivity.

Improved job order systems for assigning and tracking work by project.

Consistently achieved metrics (quantitative goals) customer service and meter reading.

Managed inventory for repairs and construction.

Managed capital and expense budget – consistently achieving projections and staying on budget.

Established cooperative relationships with local municipalities and fire departments.

Responsible for management of fleet of vehicles and construction equipment.

Project management and oversight of Construction Contractors.

Regularly supported Engineering and Accounting departments with major capital projects such as

water main replacement program and new developments.

Facility management of buildings & grounds including all building systems and security.

Established system for efficiently addressing customer service issues and complaints.

Handled personnel issues including evaluations, development, rewards and discipline with a

combination union & non-union staff.

Key Achievements:

After managing the Distribution department for 4 years, also given management responsible for both

the meter reading and service departments.

Set up “duty phone” system for single point of contact for emergency and off hours work.

Established Safety training program and personally performed OSHA compliance safety training.

Created Unit-Price Bidding documents and contract work assignment / tracking system.

Established system of annual contractor support for main breaks repairs, service installations, and

excavation site restorations.

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City of Lafayette ~ Water Works

Chief of Operations & Maintenance (1997 to 2005) over 15 years total with Lafayette.

Managed 3 departments with over 10 employees total, serving 27,000 customers.

Supervised the day to day operations, lab, and maintenance departments.

Implemented effective “team” concept within the three departments.

Responsible for EPA, OSHA & IDEM compliance for operation, sampling and analysis .

Prepared reports and issued notifications for Drinking Water Quality/Consumer Confidence reports.

Created SOPs for Process, Maintenance and Safety & developed maintenance schedules.

Created and managed transition to 24 hr Operations working shifts.

Developed system for providing regular relevant training & motivational support for entire staff.

Provided basic and advanced training in wells pumps, functional electricity, test equipment, computers

hardware and software.

Planned & maintained inventories for process work, emergency & preventative maintenance.

Maintained 14, 2MGD Wells, 4 elevated tanks and 20 MGD high service station.

Maintained facilities including cleaning, HVAC, security, snow removal, etc.

Key Achievements:

Modernized Operational Philosophy thru automation and leadership/development of personnel.

Full Project Management of comprehensive SCADA upgrade including conception, scope.

development, execution and start-up. Upgrade scope included computers, networks, PLC/DCS

hardware, programming, instrumentation & process equipment.

Computerized well pump rehabilitation test results.

Served on public committees to help establish amicable city codes.

Assisted with the preparation and submission of RMP to EPA and Homeland Security ERP.

After 911, assisted with creation, implementation and maintenance of new “security” measures.

City of Lafayette ~ Water Pollution Control Department

Maintenance (1989 to 1996)

Responsible for operation, reliability and compliance of 20 MGD sewer system / treatment plant.

Performed routine, preventive, & emergency maintenance on all equipment for the treatment plant, lift

stations, and sewer system piping.

Maintained and upgraded electrical and controls from old devices thru the radio system.

Operation and Maintenance of Liquid / Bulk Chemical feed systems such as chlorine systems, ejectors,

containment and tanks.

All aspects of building maintenance including elevators.

Installation of emergency backup systems both pumps and electrical generation.

Operated dump trucks, backhoes, cranes, jet/vac rodders, sewer camera equipment, sandblast

equipment, generators, and emergency bypass/pump around pumps.

Provide operations, maintenance and technical support for the municipal water department. (eventually

became manager of that department for same Municipality).

Key Achievements:

Improved Reliability of Process & Mechanical Equipment by establishing / conducting PM program.

Preventative Maintenance program, CMMS, improvement included organization of equipment data and

computerized scheduling documentation of actions.

Created all new SOPs for OSHA regulatory compliance.

Completed asbestos abatement training and successfully removed asbestos from treatment facilities.

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Longdale Enterprises (dba Tyler Too Carwash & Gateway Carwash/Amoco Gas Station – Lafayette IN)

Head Business Manager (1980 to 1989)

Working Manager responsible for two high-volume gas stations, carwashes and convenience stores

Manage and control all of the day to day operations.

Handled each aspect of customer relations from sales to customer complaint resolution.

Entirely responsible for employee relations including interviewing, hiring, training & schedules.

Administration of all office work including advertising, spreadsheets tallies, money accountability,

inventories, payroll, etc.

Full facility management from performing equipment maintenance thru oversight of repair contractors.

Key Achievements:

Complete management responsibility allowing owner to focus attention on other business.

Expanded the snow removal business to include international company's facilities in the area.

Expanded auto detailing to include all local major car dealerships.

Training and Credentials

Associate’s Degree - Evangel Bible College.

Complete 12 week Wastewater Treatment Course - Ivy Tech College, Indiana.

Illinois EPA Drinking Water Operator Certificate of Competency, Class C (2006-present).

Indiana DEM Water and Wastewater licenses (1995-2006).

Certification in operation of various construction and safety equipment.

10 Hr OSHA Card General Industry Safety and Health.

NUCA & OSHA Excavation Safety & Competent Person Training, Confined Space Entry.

Numerous Specialized Water Treatment & Distribution Courses (CEUs to maintain certification).

Numerous Specialized Wastewater Treatment & Collection Courses (CEUs to maintain certification).

Leadership Training (Steven Covey) - Seven Habits Of Highly Effective People, The 8th Habit,

Principal-Centered Leadership, First Things First.

Numerous Supervisory Training Courses and Seminars such as Interviewing and Evaluating.

Numerous Customer Service Training Courses and Seminars.

Computer Training - MS Office XP, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Fred Pryor Seminars – Advanced

Excel.

Additional Skills

Building construction/remodeling: Performed all phases of residential construction both new and

remodeling including excavation, concrete, rough and finish carpentry, roofing, plumbing and electrical.

Computer and electronics hobbyist: Complete computer builds, programming, Audio/Visual systems.

Other interests: Life long musician. Participant and board member for meeting underprivileged housing

needs such as Rebuilding Together, Habitat for Humanity and for individuals.

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