Water and Waste Water Plant Operator, Laboratory Technician
Resume:
MICHAEL S. McKENRICK
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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