Christopher Lewsadder
Wastewater Treatment Operator III at Goleta Sanitary Water Resource Recovery District- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade III
State Water Resources Control BoardJul, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade II
State Water Resources Control BoardFeb, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade IV
State Water Resources Control BoardJul, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Water Distribution System Operator Grade II
State Water Resources Control BoardApr, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Goleta Sanitary Water Resource Recovery District
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United States
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Public Safety
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1 - 100 Employee
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Wastewater Treatment Operator III
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Sep 2022 - Present
• Functions as a shift leader for the Operations team. • Participates in training staff assigned to them and works with employees to correct deficiencies. • Attends and participates in Process and Safety Training Sessions; stays abreast of new trends, technologies, and innovations in the wastewater field. • Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate process flows. • Observes variations in operating conditions; interprets plant data and test results to determine treatment process performance. • Monitor and adjust computerized SCADA system and process control software. • Starts and stops pumps, engines, and generators to control flow of wastewater through filtering, settling, aeration, and sludge digestion processes. • Maintain, compile and update plant operations log and reports; perform and record mathematical calculations related to plant operational activities. • Collects wastewater samples and conducts laboratory tests. • Evaluates process control data to determine process control adjustments for optimum plant performance. • Operates, maintains, repairs and adjusts treatment plant pumps, process equipment and power generating equipment. • Monitors and maintains chemical feed equipment and chemical inventories used in the treatment process • Operates motorized equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, articulated wheel loaders and dump trucks. • Provides supervision and training to assigned treatment plant personnel. • Administers programs dealing with training and mentors less certified operators and operators-in-training. • Participates in on call program on a rotational basis Show less
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County of Ventura
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Wastewater Service Worker
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Jul 2021 - Sep 2022
* Performs semi-skilled and skilled work in the operations and maintenance of reclaimed wastewater facilities and systems including, but not limited to, wastewater treatment plants, lift stations, water treatment facilities, filtration systems, wells, pump stations, turn-outs, pressure reducing stations, controls, grounds, and reservoirs; may train new or lower-level workers. * Operates and maintains the water production system, including related facilities and equipment. * Operates, maintains, and ensures functionality of water reclamation/ wastewater systems; maintains and cleans collection system lines; performs basic wastewater treatment processes. * Collects and performs basic chemical tests on water or reclaimed wastewater samples; performs field tests for temperature, pH, and chlorine residual; inspects, transports, and replaces chlorine cylinders. * Installs, maintains, and repairs generators, compressors, pumps, chemical equipment, valves, motors, switching equipment, meters, etc.; makes regular inspections of facilities to identify maintenance and repair needs, including alarm malfunctions. * Calibrates and adjusts telemetry signals and records readings; enters confined spaces to check wells, motors, and pumps; maintains, repairs, and replaces hydraulic control valves and electrical controls and equipment. * Performs skilled work in assembling, laying, and aligning water, reclaimed water/wastewater pipes; locates and repairs leaks in water or reclaimed water/wastewater lines. * Performs manual labor and facilities/grounds maintenance work; performs construction work and operates trucks and a variety of construction and maintenance equipment; services equipment and keeps related records; requisitions materials, supplies, and equipment. * Uses office automation to input and retrieve data, and the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA), which is a computer system used to monitor and control the water/wastewater systems. Show less
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Camrosa Water District
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United States
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Utilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Field Technician
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Jan 2021 - Jul 2021
* Reads and records consumption of residential and commercial water meters with mobile and hand-held reading devices and manual reads; verifies that readings are within parameters and troubleshoots problems related to meters and reading equipment. * Installs, repairs and inspects water meters, meter pits and meter reading equipment, valves, pressure regulators and flow testing meters. * Responds to customer service requests, not limited to: connections, disconnects, rereading meters, checking for leaks, etc. and may be required to respond to emergency callouts or assist the operation crews with system repairs. Show less
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Scosche Industries, Inc.
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United States
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales and Marketing Coordinator
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Jan 2016 - Jan 2021
* Coordination of multi-department teams in order to execute top sales accounts. * Hosts Business wide meeting to assign projects and track progress for top level sales accounts. * Trains new staff and develops Standard Order Processes to align with company goals. * Data analysis and interpretation Learning and teaching new technology and software's to fellow coworkers. * Experienced with: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Google Drive, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Business Software. Show less
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Class Aquatics
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Swim Coach / Lifeguard
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2013 - 2016
Developing and implementing workout programs Promoting fair play Taking care of sports equipment Planning coaching sessions Mentoring athletes Resolving team issues Liaising with schools, instructors and tutors Communicating with families Developing and implementing workout programs Promoting fair play Taking care of sports equipment Planning coaching sessions Mentoring athletes Resolving team issues Liaising with schools, instructors and tutors Communicating with families
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Adolfo Camarillo High School
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Camarillo, California, United States
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Swim Coach
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2012 - 2013
Developing and implementing workout programs Promoting fair play Taking care of sports equipment Planning coaching sessions Mentoring athletes Resolving team issues Liaising with schools, instructors and tutors Communicating with families Developing and implementing workout programs Promoting fair play Taking care of sports equipment Planning coaching sessions Mentoring athletes Resolving team issues Liaising with schools, instructors and tutors Communicating with families
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California State Parks
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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State Lifeguard I
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2009 - 2010
Protected the public health Ocean rescues, CPR, First Aid, and AED. Communication and education on safe practices for the public. Protected the public health Ocean rescues, CPR, First Aid, and AED. Communication and education on safe practices for the public.
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Education
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2014 - 2016
California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Kinesiology and Exercise Science -
2019 - 2021
Ventura College
Associate of Science - AS, Water and Wastewater Science -
2011 - 2013
Moorpark College
Associate of Arts - AA, Social and Behavioral Sciences
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