Benjamin Kleve Smarr

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

City of Gainesville

Gainesville

09.2024 - Current

Operated wastewater treatment equipment and machinery efficiently.
Monitored water quality and adjusted treatment processes as needed.
Conducted routine maintenance on pumps and filtration systems.
Maintained accurate records of treatment processes and water quality tests.
Assisted in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime.
Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for all staff.
Collaborated with team members to optimize plant operations and efficiency.
Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of wastewater treatment practices.
Operated valves, pumps, blowers and aeration systems to control flow and processing of wastewater.
Maintained records of process operations including flows rates, chemical dosages, test results, maintenance activities and other relevant data.
Sampled and tested wastewater, applied chemical dosing, received chemical shipments, and performed wastewater plant preventive maintenance and minor corrective maintenance.
Performed daily inspections of the facility and equipment to ensure proper operation.
Communicated effectively with co-workers when discussing operation issues or troubleshooting problems.
Calibrated instruments such as meters, controllers and gauges on a regular basis to maintain accuracy levels.
Monitored plant supervisory control and data acquisition system (SCADA), calibrated gauges, meters and controls and recorded readings for next shift.
Monitored, adjusted, and maintained chemical feed systems for pH control, chlorine disinfection, and sludge conditioning.
Ran and operated regulators, diversion chambers, tide gates, pumps, sludge collecting treatment and disposal equipment, blowers, compressors, motors and oil purifying equipment.