John Wayne Hunts

Browns Valley Ca.

760-***-****

ac72ki@r.postjobfree.com

John Hunts

Wastewater Operator grade lll / Water T lll

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Operator

Water Quality Specialists - Escondido, CA - June 2015 to Present

Lead operator four plants in Malibu and one in Death Valley. Supervise two operators/maintenance men for these plants. Make all operational changes, maintain the plants, take samples. Meet with plant Owners and Regional Board for compliance issues. Work with the Owners for any improvements required. Supervise capital improvement projects.

Replacement operator for operators gone on leave at Olivenhain municipal water district a 35 MGD saturated membrane plant .

Duties included operate three plate settlers operate centrifuge jar testing lab work and plant rounds

West Basin Municipal Water District – Los Angeles, CA – February 2015 to May 2015

Worked at the District’s 60 MGD water reclamation plant. Secondary effluent was received from Hyperion. Treatment includes microfiltration, reverse osmosis, ozone and UV with hydrogen peroxide addition. Water is used for barrier water for sea water intrusion into the water table. Served as a relief operator for an operator on extended sick leave. Took samples, adjusted chemical dosage, assisted in membrane cleanings, operated the gravity thickener. Worked with maintenance crew for UV cleanings.

Wastewater Operator II

City of Tyler - Tyler, TX - December 2007 to July 2014

Operates, maintains, monitors, controls and repairs water and wastewater reclamation facility equipment including pumps, motors, blowers, chemical feeds, sludge equipment and basic laboratory instruments to ensure treated water meets Company, state and EPA standards.

•Obtains samples and performs laboratory analysis to determine proper process and operational controls.

•Recognizes the need for and makes treatment and operational changes to the water reclamation processes to meet water quality standards.

•Monitors and operates telemetry system and computerized process monitoring equipment.

•Reads and interprets meters, gauges and instruments. Enters daily reading into computer databases.

•Makes equipment adjustment, lubrications and repairs.

Wastewater Division Superintendent

City of Kerrville - Kerrville, TX - July 2005 to September 2006

Manage, supervise and coordinate the activities and operations of the Utility Department; coordinate assigned activities with other departments; ensures that the City's water and wastewater distribution systems function safely and properly and meet all required standards; and perform other duties as assigned.

•Administer all activities of the City's water and waste water collection system, including planning, directing, coordinating, and reviewing the work plan for department employees; assigning work activities, materials/ tools, projects and programs; reviewing and evaluating work products, methods and procedures; meeting with subordinate employees to identify and resolve problems.

•Participate in the development and monitoring of the Division and/or program budget. Coordinate the collection and compilation of data to support budgetary requests related to area of assignment. Participate in the preparation of various contracts, requests for proposals, bid specifications and obtain quotes for projects and equipment in assigned area of responsibility.

•Report all TCEQ violations appropriately and timely. Coordinate construction, maintenance, material selection and repair activities with maintenance, laboratory, contractors, vendors and other staff. Conduct tours of City utility systems for the general public, schools, and City staff as necessary.

Assistant Director of Public Works

City of Arp - Arp, TX - September 1994 to July 2005

Manage the activities and personnel of the Public Works Department

•Plan, prepare and implement long-range plans for the Public Works Department

•Analyze problems and effectively develop plans, procedures and policies

•Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City officials, State and Federal authorities, civic leaders, public groups and organizations, and the general public

•Direct departmental training programs and instructional procedures

•Prepare comprehensive reports, plans and cost estimates

•Develop and plan a departmental budget and work program

EDUCATION

Certificate of Competence in Engineering Extension Service

Texas A&M University - Sacramento, CA 2014

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

•Proven ability to lead and manage.

•Ability operate, repair, and maintain wastewater treatment equipment.

•Proven effectiveness in allocating and managing resources.

•Ability to write comprehensive reports using PC software.

•Demonstrated ability to maintain a safe work environment for employees.

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