Colton Tanner
Gwinnett County Water Resources
Lawrenceville
1
Certification
2
years of professional experience
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator with hands-on SCADA monitoring, system inspections, and routine sampling experience. Strong focus on regulatory compliance, safety, and fast response to equipment issues to keep plant operations stable.
Offering strong problem-solving abilities and commitment to learning and developing in the wastewater treatment environment. Brings foundational understanding of environmental regulations and mechanical systems, ready to be built upon through hands-on experience. Ready to use and develop mechanical troubleshooting and regulatory compliance skills in Systems Operator in training role.
Work History
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
2 Years 2 Months- Monitored SCADA controls, adjusting flows, pumps, and treatment settings to support compliance.
- Maintained regulatory compliance with state and federal environmental guidelines through diligent monitoring and reporting of plant operations.
- Operated wastewater treatment equipment to maintain continuous plant performance and process stability.
- Responded to process alarms and equipment failures, restoring normal operations quickly and safely.
- Collected wastewater samples and completed routine laboratory tests for process quality verification.
- Inspected clarifiers, filters, and disinfection systems, identifying issues before service disruptions occurred.
- Performed preventive maintenance on pumps, valves, and mechanical equipment to reduce downtime.
- Supported sludge handling, chemical feed, and housekeeping tasks to maintain efficient plant operations.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
SCADA
Record keeping accuracy
Plant inspection procedures
Sampling and analysis methods
Chemical handling expertise
Teamwork and collaboration
Emergency response preparedness
Excellent communication
Public health
Attention to detail
Certification
- Licensed Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Class 3 - 2 years of experience
- I am in the process of obtaining my Class 2 license
- Fall protection and Confined space competent person
- Have taken different managerial, leadership, and communications classes through my work.
- Have also taken other safety classes such as arc flash awareness, electrical safety awareness, lockout / tagout, etc.
Timeline
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Gwinnett County Water Resources
08.2024 - CurrentRead More
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High School Diploma
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