Water Treatment Process Operator

• Aug 2022 - Present

•Responsible for ensuring the production of safe drinking water to customers by monitoring and operating the various functions of the water treatment plant facility. •Evaluates water usage needs and adjusts quantity of raw water being treated to meet expected future needs. •Monitors and maintains water quality at plant by performing inspections of plant facility equipment, collecting samples, performing routine laboratory tests, compiling and interpreting readings from plant equipment, calculating flow rates, adjusting valves, and chemical feed systems. •Operates valves, gates, pumps, motors, and generators for controlling treatment processes; performs routine checks on valves, feeders, and related equipment and facilities. Monitors the facility chemical treatment process.Changing pumps to adjust chemical levels and verifying changes. •Ensures proper operation and cleaning of filters by monitoring filter run-time, head loss, and efficient flow and turbidities. Backwashes filters in order to remain compliant with filter effluent turbidity rules. •Monitors residuals processing facility and NPDES discharge for compliance and sludge pumping scheduling. •Chemical inventory control including ordering, receipt of delivery, and transfer from bulk storage to day tanks and chemical feed pumps. Show less

Emissions Technician

• Feb 2022 - Jul 2022

•Conducted various EPA methods including leak detection and repair inspections (LDAR), source compliance emissions testing (stack testing), and Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) Relative Accuracy Test Audits (RATAs). •Assembled and disassembled the sampling train and equipment at client facilities as well as sample procurement and analysis. •Repaired and maintained shop inventory of flow meters, CEMS lines, cables, glassware, and testing equipment. •Conducted various EPA methods including leak detection and repair inspections (LDAR), source compliance emissions testing (stack testing), and Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) Relative Accuracy Test Audits (RATAs). •Assembled and disassembled the sampling train and equipment at client facilities as well as sample procurement and analysis. •Repaired and maintained shop inventory of flow meters, CEMS lines, cables, glassware, and testing equipment.

Receiving Associate

• May 2021 - Feb 2022

Student Technical Support Technician

• Aug 2015 - May 2017

-Provided excellent customer service while solving technical issues so that clients could be successful in using the UNCW technology for their educational mission. -Provided troubleshooting support to faculty, staff and students on the use and configuration of computer operating system software such as Windows/iOS/mobile OS, and applications software such as Microsoft Office Suite, Web browsing/editing, Outlook/Exchange, Adobe, Canvas, Teams, WebEx, Zoom, Library Database search, and multi-media hardware and software. -Provided primary support to students and faculty/staff for all facets of computing/technology related inquiries. Common examples are connecting personal computers to the Internet (both wired and wireless) or the university data network; creating personal Web pages; accessing course related materials on the Web; using campus E-mail system; assist in recovering corrupt files or repairing bad disks; remote learning, etc. -Utilized the most efficient and effective means for contacting customers. Show less

Nodal Network Systems Operator-Maintainer (25N)

• Jun 2010 - Jun 2015

•Performed office administrative duties including itinerary planning and management, international travel. •Coordination, calendar management, sensitive item transfers, and driving missions. •Provided brigade leadership and staff IT support as needed to ensure continuing streamlined operations. •Performed field level maintenance on network infrastructure. •Managed mission communications, security devices and distribution of tactical COMSEC keys. •Performed network troubleshooting of tactical assets maintaining operational readiness. •Operated and maintained UHF communication relay group equipment, generators, and vehicles. •Set up and maintained tactical communications infrastructure to ensure reliable secure VOIP. •Kept clear and open communications for the unit leadership Show less