Chief Operator Systems

Ross K. Nelson

Huntley, Illinois ***** 224-***-**** ************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator with 23+ years in the field. I am a dedicated Wastewater Treatment Plant professional that is well-versed in the collection and analyzing of samples, writing reports and working with the SCADA system. Looking to apply excellent problem-solving, planning and multitasking abilities to a challenging new role. Capable of overseeing the day to day operations and maintaining proper levels throughout the plant and community.

SKILLS

- State of Illinois Class 1 Operator since February 2004

- Certified Collection Systems Operator

- Chief Operator of the Lake in the Hills Sanitary District with a design daily flow of 4.5 MGD.

- Involved in the design of an award winning SCADA system.

- Included on every expansion project of the Treatment Plant from 2.8 MGD to 4.5 MGD.

- Operates a Wastewater Treatment Plant that Biologically reduces Phosphorus.

- Trained or has been involved in the training of Laboratory Technicians and future Operators.

- Strong Communication Skills

- Self Motivated

- Excellent Documentation Skills

- Ability to multitask

- Works well with others and ability to troubleshoot on my own. WORK HISTORY

Chief Operator, 09/1997 to 1/2021

Lake In The Hills Sanitary District – Lake in The Hills, IL Chief Operator, 2005-2021

- Control of the day to day operation of 4.5 MGD Wastewater Treatment Plant.

- Reporting to the IEPA the Treatment Plant's Daily Monitoring Reports.

- Monitoring Treatment Plant's Effluent to be within daily limits.

- Sampling for Semi-Annual Effluent Reports and Quarterly Sludge Reports.

- Partner with Engineers, Manager, and The Village of Lake in the Hills on the collection of samples and studying the effects and removal of Barium.

- Treatment Plans submitted to the IEPA providing cause and expense from the removal of Barium.

- Point of contact for contractor projects at the plant.

- In-house design of Process Control reports.

- Since working with the SCADA engineer from the beginning I have complete knowledge and understanding of their program.

- Treatment Plant can bypass the sand filters while continuing to meet IEPA requirements for Total Suspended Solids on the Effluent Permit.

- Reduced Biological Oxygen Demand, Ammonia, and Total Suspended Solids by 98% plus at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

- Train and educate employees on GBT and Sludge Press operations.

- As Gravity Belt Thickener Operator - save the district on average $700,000 dollars per year.

- Operate and control Sludge cake production - saves the district $450,000 dollars per year.

- Responding to customer calls with sewer issues.

- Continue to perform operations of previously held positions as listed below. Plant Operator / Lab Tech, 1999-2005

- Responsibilities include: Waste Sludge amounts, Return Sludge Flow, Digester detention time, Aeration Control, and the record keeping of daily flows and activities. Laboratory Technician, 1997-1999

- Responsible for sampling, analyzing and recording daily data. EDUCATION

Associate of Science

William Rainey Harper College - Palatine, IL

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

- Chief Operator of the Lake in the Hills Sanitary District during the two nominations for Plant of the Year.

- Fox Valley Operator Association President 2006

- Illinois Association of Water Pollution Control Operators Northeast Chair 2007.

- Fox Valley Operator Association Nominee for Operator of the Year 2008

- Volunteer member of the Lake Monitoring Program for Goose Lake since 1999.

- Volunteer Fox River study group sample collector

- Volunteer Crystal Creek Annual Monitoring participant

- Certifications from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Environmental Resource Training

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