MICHAEL S. McKENRICK

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Clinton, IA 52732

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WATER I WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATOR

Analytical - Troubleshooter -Dedicated

Knowledgeable, dedicated Wastewater Treatment Operator with more than 10

Years’ experience possessing enthusiasm and willingness to work at any task and

the ability to troubleshoot equipment failures and bring about effective solutions.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Lab Duties

• Operation Inspections

• Plant Equipment Monitoring

• Chemical Testing and Recording 0' OSHA Safety Standards

• Job Specific Software

EMPLOYMENT

KBR, Clinton, IA and Iraq 2/21/2010 - Present

Lab Tech I ROWPU

Responsible for controlling water treatment plant machines and equipment used to

purify and clarify water for human consumption and for industrial use through the

process of Reverse Osmosis.

Operate and control electric motors, pumps and valves to regulate the flow of water

into the treatment plant.

Apply specified amounts of chemicals into the water and adjust the automatic

devices that admit specified amounts of chemicals into tanks to disinfect,

deodorize and clarify water.

Manipulate valves to regulate water through filter beds to remove impurities, read

gauges, monitor operating panel boards and adjust controls to regulate the flow

rates and distribution of water.

Repair and lubricate machines arid equipment, gather and test water samples and

record data such as

residual content of chemicals and water pressure.

Clean tanks and filter beds, change out filters and RO membranes as required.

DANISCO, Thomson, IL 8/1998 - 4/2009

Wastewater Operator I Lead Technician

Collected samples to inspect at treatment plant and analyzed them to determine the

results. Interpreted the data for proper plant operations.

Accurately performed lab duties for the facility to check level of equalization in Ph

readings, dissolved O2 readings, COD's and BOD's.

Recorded the amount of chlorine, silicate and fluoridic acid used, and took static's.

Installed, cleaned, and repaired or replaced water meters.

Efficient knowledge to check meters, gauges, pumps and control panels to verify

correct operation of equipment and record information.

Inspected primary and final sludge levels daily and made transfers as needed.

Performed lab work including suspended solids, dissolve solids, nitrogen tests,

phosphate tests, mix liquor and volatile suspended solids.

Assured centrifuge was running properly and put out dry coke.

Put lab results in computer, made minor repairs or wrote work orders for maintenance

on SAP program, ordered supplies.

Operated heavy equipment, including skid loader and fork lift, to bring in supplies.

LICENSES

• Grade 2 Waste Water License, State of Iowa

• Grade 2 Water License, State of Iowa

• Industrial K License, State of Illinois

EDUCATION

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITYCOLLEGE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Major: Water Environmental Technology/Waste Water Treatment Water &

Wastewater Treatment

Diploma, GPA: 3.8/4.0

Courses:

o Water Quality Control ... Water Treatment & Distribution Lecture & Lab

o Treatment Plant Math Industrial Wastewater Treatment

o Communication Skills Wastewater Quality Control

o Wastewater Treatment Lecture

o Wastewater Treatment Plant Lab Wastewater Collection

o Basic Mechanical Maintenance and Pumps

Internship:

City of DeWitt Water & Waste Water Treatment Plant, 440 Hours

COPIER SERVICE AND REPAIR SCHOOLS, Los Angeles, California Electro

Mechanical Repair Course

CALIFORNIA HIGH, Whittier, California Graduate

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