FRANCIS J. WALBRIDGE

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PROFILE: WASTEWATER TREATMENT

Focused Wastewater Treatment professional with proven expertise in managing daily wastewater treatment plants and water systems.

8+ years of hands-on experience operating wastewater treatment plant and well monitoring for Hamburg Twp.

Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of operating valves, pumps, and motors; as well as the principles and methods of biological nutrient and chemical analyses; effects and problems of industrial waste water treatment processes; and compliance with OSHA and safe work practices.

Organized, take-charge professional with exceptional follow-through ability; able to plan and execute projects from conception to successful conclusion.

Natural communicator and team motivator; respected by managers, colleagues, and customers for tenacious troubleshooting skills and unwavering commitment to quality.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Water Quality Measure ~ Waste Minimization ~ Pollution Prevention

Site Remediation ~ Risk Assessment ~ Contamination Remediation ~ Wastewater Treatment

Lift Stations ~ Monitoring Operations ~ Safety Practices ~ EPA Compliance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Flexible Metal

2022 - Present

Machine and robot maintenance

Michigan Seamless Tube, South Lyon, MI

2015 - 2017

Operation and maintenance of a lime stabilization waste water treatment plant. Treatment of waste stream from steel mill pickle house

Water/Waste Water Operations & Maintenance Services (Part Time)

2015 - Present

Operation and maintenance of various water and wastewater plant and community drain field operations.

Hamburg Township, Hamburg Twp, MI

Wastewater Plant Operator

2006 - 2014

Provided strategic direction and oversight to team of four technicians. Operate wastewater treatment plant to control flow and processing of wastewater, sludge, and effluent. Regulatory monitor plant functions through reading of gauges, graphs, meters, control panels, and by performing and evaluating chemical tests. Observed variations in operating conditions by interpreting meter, gauge, and graph readings / test to determine processing requirements. Conducted process adjustments and change of flow as required.

Collected samples and performed a variety of routine laboratory tests, analyzed results, and took appropriate actions. Performed all scheduled maintenance, service and new installations of water treatment equipment. Maintained logs and worksheets of plant operations. Complied with all state regulations.

Monitored eight local wells on a quarterly basis. Interpreted and communicated results to management.

Participated in plant redesign and upgrade. Installed boiler and heat exchanger, and updated controls. Liaised with outside contractor on plant upgrade.

Serviced lift-station pumps for 3,000 homes in the local area.

Developed training and delivered to new technicians.

Researched, proposed, and implemented telemetry program onsite.

Participated on team responsible for the selection and implementation of Station Master system.

Northstar, Pinckney, MI

Field Technician

2004 - 2016

Installed, maintained, repaired, and calibrated industrial, commercial, and municipal metering equipment. Conducted field installations and testing of equipment. Large projects included Cobo Hall, Comerica, City of Jackson WWTP, General Motors Renaissance building downtown, and Michigan Auto Compressor.

March Coatings, Inc., Brighton, MI

Maintenance Supervisor / Maintenance Manager

1993 – 2004

Directed activities of five technicians. Oversaw all building and equipment maintenance in addition to developing and monitoring preventative maintenance operations. Conducted employee training and performance review and establish work plans and manning. Participated in investigation and corrective action efforts. Maintained employee training records. Developed and improved machine processes and prepared data sheets. Evaluated, recommended, and implemented improvements in methods and processes to increase productivity and quality. Ensured equipment was properly maintained. Utilized knowledge of machine shops theory and procedures, shop mathematics, machines ability of materials, and layout techniques.

Implemented QS ISO 9000 and conducted internal monitoring audits annually.

Installed wastewater treatment plant in facility.

Managed addition of new production line to the plant.

Troubleshot PLC’s on three production lines as well as wastewater treatment system.

Implemented preventative maintenance program resulting in reduced downtime in the plant.

Participated in development of plant management program.

EDUCATION

Confined Space Training OSHA

Laboratory Quality Assurance / Quality Control Workshop State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

Wastewater Laboratory Procedures Course II State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

Basic Wastewater Math II Michigan Water Environmental Association

Activated Sludge Process Control Course State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

Anaerobic Sludge Digestion Process Control Course State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

Building Biosolids Acceptance Seminar Michigan Water Environmental Association

Basic Wastewater Math I Michigan Water Environmental Association

Wastewater Laboratory Procedures Course I State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

Attached Growth Process Control Course State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

Training Courses on PLC’s covering Basics / Troubleshooting / Programming

CERTIFICATION / LICENSURE

Sewage Treatment Works Operators License Class C / D (currently studying for Class B license)

State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

Airframe and Power Plant Certificate

Michigan Institute of Aeronautics, Bellville, MI

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