Dimitris Papachristoforou
Director of Technical Services at Encina Wastewater Authority- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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P.E
Board of professional engineers, land surveys, and geologistsJun, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Hazwoper First Responder
OSHAAug, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Hazwoper Supervise 8
OSHAJun, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
E.I.T., Mechanical Engineer
Arizona/California Board of Technical RegistrationJul, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
General Industries 30-hours
OSHAJul, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
HAZWOPER 40
OSHAMay, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
P.E.
Technical Chamber of CyprusJan, 2011- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Encina Wastewater Authority
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Technical Services
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Sep 2022 - Present
Responsible for planning, directing, managing, and overseeing all activities of the Technical Services Department including the Authority’s Engineering, Projects, Maintenance, Electrical and Instrumentation, and Information Systems programs. Implementing tactics such as preventive, predictive, technical improvements, and asset evaluation to ensure environmental compliance and steady operations. Performs a variety of highly complex and specialized professional technical activities associated with Authority facilities and provides high level coordination for activities related to the repair, maintenance, and replacement of mechanical and electrical equipment, control instruments, buildings, and structures. Exercises significant authority and independence in implementing a broad range of services and programs in coordination with other Authority managers and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the General Manager and Assistant General Manager.
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SP2 Energy LLC
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Phoenix, Arizona
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CTO
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Aug 2010 - Present
Research, develop and manufacture a high efficient solar thermal power generator prototype for residential use. The system uses heliostatic solar energy to generate direct steam and fit a compact turbine. Responsible for the development & fabrication of the turbine. The overall system won numerous awards and recognition. A provisional application for a patent was submitted to protect the intellectual property; patent is pending Research, develop and manufacture a high efficient solar thermal power generator prototype for residential use. The system uses heliostatic solar energy to generate direct steam and fit a compact turbine. Responsible for the development & fabrication of the turbine. The overall system won numerous awards and recognition. A provisional application for a patent was submitted to protect the intellectual property; patent is pending
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IDE Technologies
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Israel
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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400 - 500 Employee
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Maintenance Manager
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Sep 2014 - Oct 2022
Consulting Kiewit Shea Desalination (KSD) for the construction and commissioning of the largest desalination plant in western hemisphere. The Carlsbad Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) Desalination plant is capable of producing up to 54 MGD. Responsible for composing the Carlsbad Desalination Plant (CDP) maintenance manual and chemical handling/spill procedures for the required permits by the (San Diego County Water Authority) SDCWA, (Environmental Protection Agency) EPA according to the national, state, CDPH and AWWA standards and regulations. Responsible for organizing and implementing training of Health & Safety procedures, operations, and maintenance for the CDP’s O&M team. Developed Tagout/Lockout procedures and chemical response procedures. Responsible for creating a highly efficient and effective Preventive & Predictive Maintenance (PPM) Program to guarantee continued operation, produce an exceptional water quality and an environmental friendly product. The PPM monitors and analyzes all plant equipment performance including: mechanical & electrical equipment, instruments, filters/membranes, workshop, warehouse and spare parts. The CDP's staff performs most of the routine maintenance duties and repairs in-house.
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IDE Technologies
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Israel
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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400 - 500 Employee
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Supervisor Mechanical Engineer
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Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
Supervised for the construction and commissioning of a 60,000 m3/day dual media filtration/reverse osmosis desalination plant for the Power Station Authority of Cyprus. - Responsible for assembling project plans and teamwork assignments on a daily basis to minimize budget and maximize productivity - Responsible for the assembly, in-place installation and alignment of motors – pumps - Supervised the construction of the chemical farm (H2SO4, FeCl3, NaOCl, NaOH) including: piping lay-out, supports, dosing skids, valves, actuators, and instrumental controls installations - Updated/Modified “AS BUILT” P&ID for the chemical farm - Quality and safety inspection by developing a (water/air) pressurized test for chemical pipelines, connections, welding and storage tanks - Installation of Micro filtration system, RO membranes and ERS (PX) - Commissioned and operated the plant to attain the acceptant criteria from the European Commission. An energy consumption of 3.2 kW/m3 was achieved
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Mekorot-Netcom Water Company
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Episkopi, Cyprus
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Mechanical Engineer
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Jan 2012 - Nov 2012
Mechanical Engineer for the Operation and Maintenance Team for the Desalination Plant in Limassol, Cyprus. - Preparation of the Plant for commissioning and start-up - Training for Desalination plant procedures and regulations - Prepared a preventative maintenance (daily, monthly, semi-annual & annual) schedule for O&M team during operation, standby and shutdown. Vibration, temperature & efficiency of major pumps/motors could be monitored daily for analysis - Prepared the warehouse and collaborated with Navision to design a software for quick access to stock control which also generates maintenance history for each major mechanical component including defects, parts replacement, and hours of operation
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MEKOROT®
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Utilities
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300 - 400 Employee
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Superintendent Mechanical Engineer
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Feb 2011 - Jan 2012
Construction of a 40,000 m3/day ultra filtration/reverse osmosis Desalination Plant for MN Limassol Water Company. - Responsible for monitoring labor hours and coordinated with contractors, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure on time operations and cost efficiency - Inspection and testing of all SMO pipe welding and installation - On site testing and installation of high pressure valves - Installation and testing of: UF system, Ion Exchange resins, RO high pressure vessels, sea water intake gates - Updated “AS BUILT” P&ID for SMO lay-out and welding points
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L.P. Machining Ltd
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Limassol, Cyprus
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Technical Development Engineer
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May 2001 - Sep 2009
Collaborated with customers and engineers from various industries in order to develop operational parts and machines in a cost and time efficient manner. Designed, overhauled, customized machines and developed prototype parts to improve productivity - Developed a cutting/packaging fully automatic air operated machine for kitchen/toilet rolls with steady speed of 115 roll/min for 3, 6, 12, and 24 packs - Overhauled and modified machines such us: packing and plastic injection machines, conveyors for cement plants, root-blowers for cement chemical mixing, pumps, shredders, pharmaceutical packaging machines, recycle grinders and rally racing motors/turbos/suspensions - Operator of conventional machining including: Cylindrical/Rotary grinders, Lathe, Horizontal Milling, Planner and Drilling machines
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Education
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Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
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