Donald “Gary” Harsey

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Knoxville Tn

321-***-****

adxgn1@r.postjobfree.com

LONG TERM OBJECTIVE

My long-term objective is to be a part of a strong organization, and be a valuable employee of the organization. I have a strong will to do the best job that I can for a company because the better they become, the better my future will be with that organization. I am used to working alone, but I am a great team player as well. I am very much a self-motivated person that likes to start the job and get it finished. I would like to have the opportunity to be a valued member of your staff and look forward to a long relationship with that company.

Experience

Jacobs Inc 2/2020 to Present

Lead Operator/Operations Supervisor

Quincy, FL

Lead operator at the Wastewater Plant for the City Of Quincy FL.

I oversee the day to day operations of a 1 MGD Wastewater Plant. Duties include ordering CL2, Bisulfite, Ferric and any other chemicals needed in the process control. I oversee the lab and the day to day testing as well as monthy and quarterly sampling protocol.

I go over the paperwork both daily and monthly to insure proper data is collected and documented so it can be reported on the monthly MOR's to the state DEP and EPA departments.

I also do other jobs as they become needed like checking lift stations and repair and maintenance on the pumps and service lines,

Talquin Electric Co-op 4/2011 to 02/2020

Lead Water/Wastewater Operator

Lake Jackson, FL

Lead operator of the Lake Jackson 1 MGD SBR plant and the Havana Middle School wastewater plant as well as overseeing 18 lift stations in my area as a day to day operation. Also worked with other plants and employees in our system as needed. I handled all aspects of plant operations from doing lab work and weeky DEP samplings, repair and upgrade projects, ordering materials for work crews and purchasing equipment as needed.

Delta Airlines Corp. 10/2010 to 4/2011

Flight Ops/Customer service

Knoxville, TN

I worked at McGee Tyson Airport for Delta’s Regional Elite Services division. We handled all flights in and out of the airport for Delta and our partner companies like United, ASA and Comair. As a requirement of that position, I hold an Airport Security Clearance with the TSA. We cover a wide varity of operations to the planes from bringing them in to pushing them out to take off. We take care of bags, do plane inspections, post and pre trip, De-ice the planes when needed, and many other operations in our Ops Center.

Good Samaritan Village 10/2007 to 6/2010

Wastewater Operator

Kissimmee, FL

I was the wastewater plant operator for the Good Samaritan Village, Again, I was asked to come back here and take over the plant after the termination of the former operator. I worked the day shift covering the day to day operations of the plant. I did all of the general operational work as well as the lab work and sample collecting. I was also responsible for the removal of wastewater sludge which is done by me driving a taker truck to and from the drop off sites. This consists of about 6500 gallons per load in a Baffled tanker trailer.

This plant has a new ploymer dewatering system for handling solids and is a reuse generating plant with a storage tank of 3 million gallons, We supply all of the reuse for the residents as well as the golf course. They have three reject ponds with a total storage of 10 million gallons. I also took care of all the lift stations on the property.

Severen Trent-Avatar Utilities 1/2006 to 10/2007

Wastewater Operator

Kissimmee, FL

I was was an operator with Severn Trent again because I was asked to come back and help out with the SBR plant that I used to work at. The were having some construction, computer and alarm issues. I did the day to day operations and worked with the contractors on fixing the problems before the City of Kissimmee took over ownership. I was also one of the two Tanker drivers that removed residuals from the 4 plants we had in the area and took them to the processing facilities.

Polk County Government 6/2003 to 1/2006

Wastewater Operator

Polk County FL

I worked for B.O.C.C. as an operator at two different plants on Hwy 27 in Osceola and Polk Counties, The main plant is the new Northeast plant, with a capacity of 3 million gallons a day now and expanding to 13 million this year. I did the normal day to day work at the plant as well as the needed lab work. We also ran a sludge thickener, using a polymer to dewater the sludge and prepare it for transport in the tanker. We also monitored the lift stations up and down Hwy 27 from that plant via Scada and computer data.

The second plant is a Hwy 192 and Hwy 27. It is the Polo Park plant and is a 500 thousand gallon a day McNeal plant with 6 air bays using surface aerators instead of blowers. There a four square clarifiers and two small contact chambers. I did the 6 hours there during the day, taking care of all the necessary daily plant sludge hauling also.

Good Samaritan Village 10/2000 to 6/2003

Wastewater Operator

Kissimmee, FL

I was a wastewater plant operator on 2nd shift for Good Samaritan. I worked the night shift as as second job, covering time requirements of the plant as a part time job. I did all the general operational work as well as the lab work. I also drove the sludge truck to get rid of the sludge residuals.

This plant has drying beds and is a reuse generating plant with a storage tank of 3 million gallons. We supply all of the reuse for the residents as well as the golf course. They have three reject ponds with a total storage of 10 million gallons. I also took care of all the lift stations on the property.

Severn Trent-Avatar Utilities 1/1995 to 5/2003

Wastewater Operator/Tanker Driver

Kissimmee, FL

I worked in the field of water and wastewater treatment operations. I was responsible for the operation of 2 half million gallon a day plants. Record keeping and lab testing is part of the operations of that plant as well as the upkeep of the grounds and equipment.

I was also the tractor-trailor tanker driver for this company, starting in 1995. I ran loads from the plants to the drop off sites. I was responsible for the up keep on the truck as well as arranging mechanical work to be done on it.

While working for this company I was their Safety Coordinator for three years. I was responsible for the safety training of all 30 employees. I scheduled all safety meetings and put together the course outline. While serving as this capacity my division won 1st place in the statewide competition of safety teams throughout the state.

Osceola County Solid Waste 11/1993/ to 1/1995

Hazardous Waste/Recycler

Kissimmee, FL

Worked there as a Hazardous Waste and Recycler collecting and processsing the materials that came into the station at Bass Rd. Also ran and controlled recycling route all over the county. I drove tractor trailers, dump trucks and dump trailers in this position. Left there after starting my wastewater schooling and books for my license in the Wastewater field.

Osceola Paint & Body 3/1988 to 12/1994

Auto Painter/Customer Service

Kissimmee, FL

I was responsible for the repair of customer’s vehicles as well as running the day to day shop operations. I did sheet metal work and fiberglass work. We also did custom paint work for some of the local car clubs. I am certified in the use of DuPont Imron, Amerflint, and Sickens automotive polyurethane finishes as well as being experienced in the use of Lacquer and Basecoat/Clearcoat paint.

Osceola County Fire Dept 2/1987 to 1/1994

County Firefighter

Kissimmee, FL

I worked as a Volunteer Firefighter/E.M.T. I responded to calls all over the county, assisting with fires, auto wrecks and emergency medical calls I was responsible, along with others for the upkeep of all fire equipment as well as the fire trucks. I atteneded the Florida State Fire College to become a Certified Firefighter as well.

Super Rent-A-Car 6/1985 to 3/1988

Fleet Maintenance Manager/Customer Service

Kissimmee, FL

I kept 75 vehicles up and running and ready for customer rental. I was also responsible for writing up rental contracts in the office and taking care of customer questions and concerns. Composed employee work schedules and vacation times.

Century Chevrolet 4/1984 to 6/1985

Mechanic/Auto Body

Orlando, FL

I was responsible for the repair work on factory recalled vehicles and worked in the body shop as a painter when needed. I worked with the Insruance company paperwork as well as customer concerns and customer service.

Education:

Osceola High School Class of 1978

Kissimmee, FL

Valencia Community College

Orlando, FL

Computer science courses

Environmental Science courses

State Short Schools and CEU classes

Electrical, Pump and Motor courses

Safety Coordinator and Emergency Management courses

Licenses:

Florida State licensed E.M.T. (Emergency Medical Technician)

State Fire College in Orlando, FL

State Licensed as a C class Water Operator

State Licensed as a B class Wastwater Plant Operator

Florida C.D.L. A with Tanker Endorsement

Other Activities;

Director of Baseball Operations/Coach

Osceola High School

Kissimmee, FL

2007 to 2010

Stock Car Racing

Fishing

4 Wheeling/Building Mud Trucks

Hunting

Volunteer Work

I am a Firefighter with the town of Havana Florida Volunteer Fire Dept.

Responding to Structure Fires, Traffic Accidents, Building/Home Alarms as well as supporting and helping with Community Events.

Gadsden County Sheriff’s Department Search and Rescue Team.

On the command of staff for logistics with the Search and Rescue team. I help in the set up and gathering of information and data to coordinate and participate in search and rescue operations of lost or missing persons, weather it be on land or in water.

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