Director of Public Works

• Sep 2022 - Present

Public Works Operations Manager

• Oct 2021 - Sep 2022

Public Works Superintendent

• May 2020 - Oct 2021

Public works Director

• Sep 2019 - Apr 2020

Chief Operator

• May 2016 - Sep 2019

Supervising the safe operation of the city’s wastewater treatment plant operations, including water booster pump and sewer lift stations, fleet and equipment; also supporting maintenance and repair tasks and the management of utility job sites. • Performing and directing the safe and reliable operation of water/wastewater plants; planning, scheduling and prioritizing work. • Providing direct supervision to staff; leading the effort to provide training, development, safety awareness, quality mind-set and guidance on cost control through daily maintenance and effective operations. • Implemented several key processes to improve worker/candidate selection, on-the-job (OJT) training and safety awareness, and regulatory compliance helping with overall utility and wastewater service delivery. • Successfully completed a key Capital Improvement Project (CIP), a 250,000-gallon extension in sewer plant which will ensure readiness for new commercial and residential development. • Coordinating activities including sample collection, sample analysis, adjusting and monitoring plant flows. • Partnering directly with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to compliantly monitor, evaluate and protect the city’s water supply; completing periodic reporting to TCEQ on behalf of the city. Show less

Inspector-Business Services Branch

• May 2015 - May 2016

Performing inspections, evaluating water distribution/collection systems; making recommendations for rehabilitation and/or construction and reporting.• Providing routine inspection and quality assurance for distribution and collection systems across the city, observing and capturing detailed field notes of on-site activities, verifying repairs needed or completed. • Serving as the first respondent to public complaints, recommending solutions and mitigation plans for review by management team. • Compiling documentation including (pictures, statements, construction notes, and other information) to build detailed summaries and effective propose resolutions. • Assisting with the development of future inspectors, providing hands-on field training, guidance and support for 3 individuals in the city’s program. Show less

Plant Operator-Water Production

• Aug 2014 - May 2015

Operating and maintaining municipal wastewater treatment plant facilities; conducting lab analysis, preventative maintenance, monitoring plant operations, and recording results. • Supporting plant operation involving Groundwater flows, chemical additives, preventative and repair maintenance; ensuring the availability of clean community water supply for consumption and services. • Utilizing recording instruments to take readings, make necessary calculations, analyze and report abnormal situations, filing results. • Monitoring flowmeters, pressures, tracking water levels, controlling equipment and other processes using SCADA system and GIS tools. Show less

Plant Operator 2

• May 2011 - Aug 2014

Responsible for operating and maintaining equipment for water treatment/wastewater for up to 15 treatment facilities across the Greater Houston area. • Providing for the routine testing, monitoring and maintenance of production wells; repairing and troubleshooting water distribution systems. • Inspecting, testing and repairing water leaks, water main breaks, sewer back-ups. Reading gauges and dials and other instruments for accurate plant operational data and logs. • Analyzing and making calculations to determine if facilities are operating correctly and effectively; adjusting maintain chemical balances and flow requirements. • Monitoring GIS and SCADA systems and displays for alarms. Show less

Plant Operator -Wastewater Operations

• Dec 2006 - May 2011

Responsible for operating and maintaining equipment for water treatment/wastewater for up to 15 treatment facilities across the Greater Houston area. • Providing for the routine testing, monitoring and maintenance of production wells; repairing and troubleshooting water distribution systems. • Inspecting, testing and repairing water leaks, water main breaks, sewer back-ups. Reading gauges and dials and other instruments for accurate plant operational data and logs. • Analyzing and making calculations to determine if facilities are operating correctly and effectively; adjusting maintain chemical balances and flow requirements. • Monitoring GIS and SCADA systems and displays for alarms. Show less