Blair Kingsbury BSc. C.E.T.
Manager, Water Operations at City of Brantford- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Health & Safety Certification Part 1 & 2
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MOECC Water Quality Analyst
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MOECC Water Treatment I
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Mohawk College Enterprise – Future Leadership Ready Program
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OACETT CET (Environmental)
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Experience
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City of Brantford
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Canada
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Government Administration
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400 - 500 Employee
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Manager, Water Operations
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Aug 2017 - Present
Responsible for the following: Operation, maintenance and regulatory compliance of a Class IV water treatment plant including pumping stations and reservoirs Source Water Protection, Lead Reduction Plan (LRP), DWQMS Representative, Backflow prevention bylaw enforcement Responsible for the following: Operation, maintenance and regulatory compliance of a Class IV water treatment plant including pumping stations and reservoirs Source Water Protection, Lead Reduction Plan (LRP), DWQMS Representative, Backflow prevention bylaw enforcement
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Supervisor, Water & Wastewater Compliance
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May 2015 - Apr 2017
Responsible for a team of 8 who’s function include:Compliance activities related to the operation of a Class IV Water Treatment & Class III Water Compliance activities related to the operation of a Class III Wastewater Treatment & Class II Wastewater Collection SystemEnsure ICI customers comply with the City’s Sewer Use Bylaw accomplished via sampling, inspection etc.Spill response to the storm water system and/or natural environmentOperation of a Wastewater LaboratoryResponsible for the continual development and improvement of the City’s DWQMS (QMS Representative)Liaison with MOECC, BCHU, GRCA and accreditation bodies pertaining to any compliance or conformance related issues in the WTP & Distribution SystemOn-call duty rotation required for Compliance, Water Quality issues and Spill Response Show less
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Compliance Analyst
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Apr 2012 - May 2015
Responsible for the continual development and improvement of the City’s DWQMS.Assisted with troubleshooting WTP process after commissioning new processesDeveloped and implemented new health & safety policies and procedures identified during WTP commissioningAssist WT, WD, WWT & WWC operations with technical support Assisted with the implementation of Sewer Use By LawAssisted Compliance Inspectors with technical support when dealing with ICI customers and spill responseLiaison with MOECC, BCHU, GRCA and accreditation bodies pertaining to any compliance or conformance related issues in the WTP & Distribution System. Review of historical data (SCADA, work orders, etc.) from WTP & Distribution System for compliance purposes.On-call duty rotation required for Compliance and Water Quality issues Show less
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Process Control Analyst
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Apr 2006 - Mar 2012
Responsible for the development and implementation of the City’s DWQMS (QMS Representative).Assisted with the commissioning of the water treatment plant after upgrades were completed. Operated, optimized and performed general maintenance on the City’s water treatment pilot plant which featured ozonation and deep bed biological filters.Assisted treatment and distribution operators with technical support during process upsets.Review of historical data (SCADA, work orders, etc.) from WTP & Distribution System for compliance purposes.Conduct trials for testing new treatment chemicals and advise on viability.Liaise with government agencies and the GRCA.On-call duty rotation required for Compliance and Water Quality issues. Show less
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Water Quality Analyst
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Aug 2002 - Apr 2006
Responsible for the daily operation of the water treatment laboratory (analysis, instrument calibrations, chemical inventory etc.)Developed a quality control/quality assurance program to validate laboratory resultsCollected bacteriological, DWSP & other required samples as per MOECC regulationResponded to, and helped solve any water quality concerns within the City’s distribution system.Organized and inputted bacteriological results, plant data, and analytical test results into Excel files and the City of Brantford Water Quality web page as per MOECC regulation.On-call duty rotation required for Compliance and Water Quality issues Show less
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Ontario Clean Water Agency
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Canada
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Environmental Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Operator/Mechanic
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Aug 2000 - Aug 2001
Operated a Class IV Water Treatment Plant and a Class II Wastewater Collection system. Trained new operators on the overall operation of the facility Developed an operational manual for the facility encompassing daily operation as well as emergency procedures Developed a Laboratory and Remote Sensing Equipment Calibration and Maintenance Manual Operated a Class IV Water Treatment Plant and a Class II Wastewater Collection system. Trained new operators on the overall operation of the facility Developed an operational manual for the facility encompassing daily operation as well as emergency procedures Developed a Laboratory and Remote Sensing Equipment Calibration and Maintenance Manual
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Education
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2001 - 2002
Western University
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Environmental Science -
1996 - 1999
Lambton College
Environmental Technology, Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
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