Plant Manager Operator
Resume:
Joseph Gregory Spann
McDonough, GA 30252
Email: ********************@*****.***
Cell phone: 404-***-****
Professional Summary:
All my adult life, I have been a civil servant for the community that I have been employed. Ensuring that the drinking water consumed is safe and potable, while meeting and exceeding all local, state and, federal regulations and guidelines.
Skills:
Communication
Problem Solving
Teamwork
Self-motivation
Professionalism
Work History:
June 2014 – April 2022
Fayette County Water System
South Fayette WTP Plant Manager
Fayetteville, GA 30215
Managed the staff in the operations and maintenance of this facility. Overseeing all the daily activities associated with the production of safe drinking water for the community. Other responsibilities include:
Oversee all laboratory analysis and procedures for process control lab
Evaluate Employees for Annual Reviews and Discipline Employees with Progressive Disciplinary Procedures when needed
Prepare and Conduct Annual Reviews for Operators
Compile, Prepare, Complete, and Submit to EPD all Monthly Surface Water Withdrawal Reports and Monthly Operating Reports
Oversee Chemical System Improvement Projects for Chlorine Dioxide, Liquid Lime and a Water Selection System to completion
Oversee and Implemented Filter Optimization Filter Magic Program saving over half the water used to backwash filters per year
Prepare Budgets, Reports, and Internal/External Correspondences
Procure Purchases and Vendor Services
Prepare Bid Specifications
Evaluate and Troubleshoot Issues
Develop Staff in all aspects of Water
Implement Policies and Procedures Efficient in various Computer Software Applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point)
Provide Customer Service to Internal and External Customers
Conduct Tours
Perform and Conduct Presentations for Schools, Professional Conferences, EPD
Order Chemicals, Cleaning and Laboratory Supplies
Coordinate Repair and Maintenance of Building Structures on the Premises
September 2001 – March 2014
Rockdale Water Resources
Plant / Compliance Manager
Big Haynes Creek WTP
Conyers, GA 30012
Plan, manage and direct the staff’s daily activities of the water treatment plants operations, administration, maintenance, laboratory, and distribution system. Specific responsibilities include:
Oversee all laboratory analysis for compliance lab
Prepare Budgets, Reports, and Internal/External Correspondences
Procure Purchases and Vendor Services
Prepare Bid Specifications
Evaluate and Troubleshoot Issues
Develop Staff in all aspects of Water
Implement Policies and Procedures and Training Programs
Demonstrate Excellent Employee Relations with Staff
Participate in Professional Organizations Activities (GAWP, AWWA, GAWWA, GRWA)
Efficient in various Computer Software Applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, CMMS)
Saved Organization over $230,000/yr. every year through Chemical Optimization Program
November 1989 – September 2000
City of Atlanta Watershed
Water Plant Operator Shift Supervisor
Chattahoochee WTP
Bolton Rd NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
Supervised the daily activities of the operators for this facility. Responsibilities include preparing work schedules, assigning tasks, overseeing laboratory analysis, and coordinating with my superiors and maintenance staff to resolve mechanical issues with equipment.
Train new and veteran employees in policies and procedures of surface water treatment
Assist plant manager on daily basis
Responsible for regulatory reporting to local, state, and federal agencies
Operate River Intake, Chemical House, Filter Plant, Finished Water Pump Room, and Settle Solids Facility
Collect, preserve, and analyze raw, treated, and tap water samples
Backwash and sterilized filters
Start and stop pumps for chemical feed systems, raw water flow and finished water flow adjustments
Collect water samples for compliance
Education:
August 1982 – May 1986
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC 29115
Bachelor of Science Pre- Medicine
Major: Professional Biology
Minor: Professional Chemistry
August 1978 – May 1982
Kingstree Senior High School
615 MLK Avenue
Kingstree, SC 29556
High School Diploma, Honor Graduate
Professional License: Georgia Class I Water Operator
Professional References: Available Upon Request
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