Plant Training

Jeffrey A. MacDonald

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**** **** ***** ******, *** Creek, Wisconsin 53154 414-***-****

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Education

. Master of Science, Biology, Central Michigan University, 1987

. Bachelor of Science, Fisheries and Wildlife, Michigan State

University, 1977

Experience

. 2013 - 2014, Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District,

Microbiological and Auditing Services. As contracted (2013) and

consulting (2014) resource, assisted in transition to new

Microbiologist (Laboratory) and in Quality Assurance functions of

Milorganite Marketing Department. Continuing assistance provided to

lab in analysis and interpretation of data.

. 1982 - 2013, Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, Microbiologist.

Direct operations of a certified microbiology lab performing fecal

coliform, total coliform and other analyses on a variety of solid and

liquid matrices. Media preparation and sterilization of liquid and

dry materials. Analysis of special samples as requested. Provide

overview of performance of analyses and distribution of reports

containing data critical to MMSD's compliance with its Wisconsin

Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit. Assist wastewater

plant operators by providing information from microscopic analysis of

activated sludge and other samples. Create and implement Quality

Assurance plans, including tracking and compliance software.

. 1995 - Present, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Adjunct Associate

Professor. Create and maintain content for graduate courses "Biology

for Environmental Engineers" and "Microbiology for Environmental

Engineers". Provide guidance in special studies as requested.

Participate on students' committees providing guidance on Master's

Degree projects.

. 1998 - Present, MacDonald Environmental Services, Independent

Wastewater Microscopy and Laboratory Training Consultant. Provide

consulting microscopy services to municipal and industrial clients for

operational support of wastewater treatment systems. Provide training

to operations and laboratory staff on performance and interpretation

of microbiological analyses. Create systems for evaluating

prospective laboratory employees.

. 1980 - 1982. Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Aquatic

Biologist. Obtained samples from area rivers and Lake Michigan and

performed chemical, biological, and physical testing, including

chlorophyll, phytoplankton and zooplankton analyses.

. 1987 - 1993, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Adjunct Faculty in

environmental microbiology, environmental biology, microscopy for

wastewater operators, introductory biochemistry, and introductory

chemistry.

Publications, Presentations, Training

. Presented (invited speaker) "Microbiology of an Activated Sludge

Wastewater Treatment Plant" 2015. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's

School of Freshwater Sciences, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

. Presented (invited speaker) "Floc Formation in Activated Sludge" 2014.

Activated Sludge Workshop at Central States Water Association's 9th

Annual Midwest Water Industry Expo. Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.

. Assisted Wyandotte, Michigan's Downriver Wastewater Treatment Facility

with purchase of a microscope and provided three one-half day training

sessions on microscopic evaluation of activated sludge for laboratory

and operations personnel.

. Presented "What's in There? - a Microscopic look at Activated Sludge".

2011. Midwest Water Analysts 2011 Winter Expo, Pleasant Prairie,

Wisconsin

. Meckes, M.C. and J.A. MacDonald. 2003. Evaluation of a DNA probe

test kit for detection of Salmonellae in biosolids. Journal of

Applied Microbiology, 94: 382-387.

. Sedmak, G., Bina, D. MacDonald, J.A., and Couillard, L. 2005. Nine

year study of the occurrence of culturable viruses in source water for

two drinking water treatment plants and the influent and effluent of a

wastewater treatment plant in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (August 1994

through July 2003). Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 71: 1042-

1050.

. MacDonald, J.A., M.S. Gradus, G.V. Sedmak, A. Singh, R.J. Moser, and

D.L. Landis. 1998. Pathogen and indicator organism reduction at a

large activated sludge wastewater treatment plant, vol. 6, p. 413 -

423. Proc. 1998 Water Environment Federation Technical Exposition

Conference, Orlando, Florida.

Certifications

. Certified Laboratory Analyst-Class III Wastewater Analyst -

Association of Boards of Certification (Certificate number SL31001E,

expires 3/5/2016)

. Responsible for creating and maintaining systems allowing for MMSD's

Microbiology Lab Certification with the Wisconsin Department of

Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection and the National

Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (1982 - 2013)

Professional Memberships

. Water Environment Federation - Central States Water Association

. American Society for Microbiology

. American Chemical Society

. Midwest Water Analysts - (past positions - President, Vice-president,

Treasurer)

. Great Lakes Beach Association

Professional Development, Activities, Awards

. Provided technical assistance to the City and County of Honolulu,

Hawaii. 2004. Assisted Honolulu's public works department in

securing approval for a new biosolids drying facility. Honolulu,

Hawaii.

. "Fundamentals of Fourth Generation Management: Train the Trainer".

2000. Was selected by MMSD for this training and presented various

modules to MMSD staff as part of a quality improvement initiative.

. "Laboratory Analyst Excellence Award" - Central States Water

Environment Association. 1996.

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