John M. Grier, Jr.
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LICENSE
Maryland Water IV – Possess a valid and current State of Maryland Water Treatment Plant IV Operator’s License.
West Virginia Water IV – Possess a valid and current State of West Virginia Water Treatment Plant IV Operator License.
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Water Treatment Plant Operator IV– Berkeley County Public Service Water District; 09/2011 to Present
Operate a Surface water treatment micro filtration membrane plant utilizing UV light and chlorine as a disinfectant. Perform water quality analysis testing and verification. Record data such as residual content of chemicals and water pressure. Control treatment plant machines and equipment to purify and clarify water for human consumption and for industrial use. Operate and control electric motors, pumps and valves to regulate flow of water into treating plant. Add specified amounts of chemicals into water and adjust automatic devices that admit specified amounts of chemicals into tanks to disinfect, deodorize, and clarify water. Turn valves to regulate water through filter beds to remove impurities. Pump purified water into water mains. Monitor panel board and adjusts controls to regulate flow rates and distribution of water. Collect and analyze samples within the distribution system. Assist with repairs of pumps and other equipment as necessary.
Water Treatment Plant Operator IV -- City of Frederick, Frederick, MD; 07/2005 to 09/2011
Operate a surface water treatment plant, maintaining water quality as well as environmental concerns for public safety. Responsibilities include determining proper dosage of chemicals for water treatment. Perform water quality analysis testing and verification. Record data such as residual content of chemicals and water pressure. Control treatment plant machines and equipment to purify and clarify water for human consumption and for industrial use. Operate and control electric motors, pumps and valves to regulate flow of water into treating plant. Add specified amounts of chemicals into water and adjust automatic devices that admit specified amounts of chemicals into tanks to disinfect, deodorize, and clarify water. Turn valves to regulate water through filter beds to remove impurities. Pump purified water into water mains. Monitor panel board and adjusts controls to regulate flow rates and distribution of water. Clean tanks and filter beds.
Industrial Security Representative – AUTEC, West Palm Beach, FL; 01/2005 – 07/2005
Record, package and process all incoming and outgoing classified documents (up to SECRET level) and material received through or created within the AUTEC (Atlantic Undersea Test Evaluation Center) West Palm Beach (WPB) facility. Maintain secure vault and records of classified material, including classified destruction as necessary. Conduct physical inventories as needed. Perform all administrative tasks of WPB Industrial Security office.
Message Center Operator – AUTEC, Andros Island, Bahamas; 02/2003 – 01/2005
Receive, process and disseminate all incoming and outgoing message traffic in US Navy Communications Center, located on Andros Island, Bahamas, up to SECRET level. Maintain required logs. Inventory and account for classified material, including NATO and COMSEC. Monitor all communication circuits during real-time test operations. Develop new forms and guidelines as required locally in Message Center.
Weapons Technician – AUTEC, Andros Island, Bahamas; 03/2001 – 02/2003
Operate tractor-trailers and forklifts. Perform rigging operations of heavy equipment, electrical maintenance and operation of special ordnance test equipment and weapons handling/lifting equipment. Perform post-run treatment including mechanical and electrical maintenance and repair on expended exercise torpedoes and associated equipment in accordance with NAVAIR/NAVSEA guidelines and explosive material safety requirements.
Printing Press Operator – Arcata/Quebecor Graphics, Martinsburg, WV; 04/1990 – 07/1996
Operate 2-color, high speed web printing press while maintaining customer-approved quality, utilizing several computer systems. Trouble-shoot and repair machinery as necessary, arranging for outside repair when necessary. Supervise and provide training to 4-man press crew. Perform daily/weekly/monthly preventative maintenance and all necessary adjustments to press to prepare for up-coming print jobs.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Personal Service Representative – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, Jacksonville, FL; 01/1998 – 03/2001
Manage database by processing incoming and outgoing messages including health insurance applications, reconcile group billing and generate new messages to be sent to both internal and external recipients. Maintain good verbal communications and customer service with internal and external groups. Operate computer systems utilizing Microsoft Office Applications such as Word and Excel as well as fax machines and copiers as needed.
Chaplain – Jacksonville Port Ministries/Jacksonville Baptist Association, Jacksonville, FL; 09/1996 – 01/2001
Operate, along with my wife a hospitality center ministering to seafarers from all over the world. Manage small retail store and entertainment/telephone center. Offer advice, guidance and reading materials/bibles to sailors far away from home and loved ones. Visit with crews of merchant ships as their cargo is being unloaded. Provide transportation to local businesses as needed.
Vault/ATM Teller – First of America Bank, Jacksonville, FL; 02/1997 – 01/1998
Opening accounts of all kinds including checking, savings, certificate of deposit, personal loans, etc. as well as train new employees
Warehouse Supervisor – Advantage Air, Sterling, VA; 01/1988 – 04/1990
Supervise and maintain warehouse. Receive materials and keep inventory current. Package items for shipment to job sites. Utilize forklift to load and unload trucks.
EDUCATION
19 MAY 2005, Marking Classified Information, Defense Security Service Academy
18 MAY 2005, Basic Industrial Security for User Agency Personnel, Defense Security Service Academy
13 MAY 2005, Protecting Secret and Confidential Documents, Defense Security Service Academy
04 MAY 2005, Information System Security Basics, Defense Security Service Academy
26 JAN 2005, Account Management Training Course, Joint Integrated Training Application (JITA)
26 JAN 2005, Security Management Training Course, Joint Integrated Training Application (JITA)
02 JUN 2004, Communications Security Material System (CMS), AUTEC (US Navy)
12 APR 2002, Crane Rigger Course, Navy Crane Center
07 SEP 2001, Explosives Theory, Raytheon Learning Center AUTEC
07 SEP 2001, Forklift Safety with Explosive Endorsement, Raytheon Learning Center AUTEC
29 AUG 2001, Explosives Truck Driver, Raytheon Learning Center AUTEC
06 APR 2001, Torpedo Recovery, Raytheon Learning Center AUTEC
05 APR 2001, Otto Fuel II, Raytheon Learning Center AUTEC
18 JAN 2000, Basic Chaplaincy skills seminar, Jacksonville Port Ministries
23 APR 1985, Basic Electricity and Electronics, Dept of the Navy
20 JAN 1984, Electronics, Career Studies Center, Hagerstown, MD