Kiel Vaughn

Portland, OR *****

ad3ddp@r.postjobfree.com

+1-405-***-****

I have 20 years of experience working for different municipalities. My father taught Water and Wastewater Treatment classes, and that has been a field that I am both passionate and dedicated to. Work Experience

Plant Operator3

City of Oklahoma City - Oklahoma City, OK

November 2018 to November 2023

As a Plant Operator 3 for the City of Oklahoma City, I worked at the Draper Water Treatment Plant. I was the Chief Operator and was in charge of the treatment processes, monitoring the Plant, making changes to both flow and treatment. Utilized SCADA for monitoring, controlling and making automated changes to treatment processes. Performed lab tests and recorded values by hand and in computer, utilizing HACH Wims. Filled out Daily Operation Reports and other logs . Backwashed filters, performed preventive maintenance on analyzers, and ran belt filter presses for sludge. Physically performed rounds, monitoring and recording chemical feeds and equipment throughout the Plant. Rotated distribution pumps daily from SCADA.Created Corrective Maintenance work orders to mechanics and electricians when necessary. Utilized SAP, Microsoft Word and Excel.

Director of Public Works

City of Spencer - Spencer, OK

September 2007 to June 2018

I started out at the City of Spencer as the Public Works Supervisor before being promoted to Director of Public Works. As the Public Works Director, I was also the Superintendent of our water system, which was comprised of water wells, and the Superintendent of our extended aeration Wastewater Treatment Facility. I maintained a good trustworthy relationship with both the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality and the citizens of Spencer. During my employment with Spencer, I was able to get the City back in compliance with D.E.Q., and the Wastewater Treatment Plant received the

“Most improved plant of the year “ Award. I was a working Public Works Director who assumed the responsibilities of my title, but also took part in daily operations. Crew Chief

City of Nichols Hills - Oklahoma

January 2004 to June 2007

While working for the City of Nichols Hills, I briefly worked in Street Maintenance, there I learned how to lay asphalt, pour concrete, seal cracks with tar and operate many various tools and equipment. After gaining skills operating a backhoe and helping Line Maintenance perform water and sewer line repairs, I applied to become the Crew Chief over Line Maintenance and was awarded the position. As a Crew Chief I was responsible for supervising,coordinating and performing water and sewer line repairs along with other tasks, such as watermain taps, new service and water meter installations. I also responded to after hours emergencies such as watermain breaks and sewer stoppages, while adhering to local and Federal laws, such as calling in utility line locates and reporting sewage bypasses to the Department of Environmental Quality.

Education

Some College in Environmental Science

Rose State College

Skills

• Backhoe Operation

• Laboratory Experience

• Tanker Experience

Certifications and Licenses

Class B CDL

July 2021 to May 2025

Oklahoma Class B CDL with Tank Endorsement

Manual transmission restriction

Class B Waterworks Operator

June 2023 to June 2024

Oklahoma Certification

Class B Waterworks Lab Operator

June 2023 to June 2024

Oklahoma Certification

Class B Wastewater Works Operator

June 2023 to June 2024

Oklahoma Certification

Class C Wastewater Works Lab Operator

June 2023 to June 2024

Oklahoma Certification