Kleve Smarr
Winder
Summary
Results-driven Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator with expertise in hazardous material handling, preventive maintenance, and laboratory analysis. Proven ability to optimize process control and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
R.K. Reeves
Decatur, GA
01.2026 - Current
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests to monitor water quality parameters, adjusting treatment processes accordingly for optimal results.
- Assisted in maintaining compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve treatment plant issues.
- Documented daily operations and maintenance activities accurately and thoroughly.
- Operated control systems to manage plant functions and monitor performance metrics.
- Implemented preventive maintenance tasks to prolong equipment lifespan and reliability.
- Activated pumps, valves and processing equipment to move water through treatment processes and added chemicals.
- Calibrated pH, DO and chlorine meters to support proper working order for daily inspections.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
City of Gainesville
Gainesville, GA
09.2024 - 12.2025
- Monitored and adjusted chemical dosing for optimal water treatment processes.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of wastewater treatment protocols.
- Managed chemical inventory levels, liaising with suppliers to maintain adequate stock for uninterrupted plant operations.
- Maintained regulatory compliance with state and federal environmental guidelines through diligent monitoring and reporting of plant operations.
- Ensured proper handling of biosolids produced from treatment processes, coordinating with disposal facilities for appropriate transportation and disposal methods.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
DeKalb County Watershed Management
Decatur, GA
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Conducted routine sampling of drinking water and public water following standard operating procedures.
- Drafted reports and maintained logs on meter readings, tests, chemical and equipment usage as required by [State].
- Trained new operators on standard procedures, ensuring consistent quality across all team members.
- Tested water samples and made adjustments to remove harmful bacteria and organism to guarantee water safety and quality of taste and smell.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Veolia North America
Alpharetta, GA
08.2010 - 08.2013
- Prepared detailed reports documenting daily operations data, trend analysis, and recommendations for continuous improvement opportunities within the facility.
- Monitored and adjusted chemical dosing for optimal water treatment processes.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Assisted in maintaining compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve treatment plant issues.
- Documented daily operations and maintenance activities accurately and thoroughly.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of wastewater treatment protocols.
- Implemented preventive maintenance tasks to prolong equipment lifespan and reliability.
- Activated pumps, valves and processing equipment to move water through treatment processes and added chemicals.
- Calibrated pH, DO and chlorine meters to support proper working order for daily inspections.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests to monitor water quality parameters, adjusting treatment processes accordingly for optimal results.
- Trained new operators on standard procedures, ensuring consistent quality across all team members.
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and ensure the ongoing reliability of critical systems.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Gwinnett County Public Ulities
Buford, GA
06.2003 - 08.2011
- Improved plant efficiency by implementing advanced wastewater treatment processes and techniques.
- Coordinated maintenance activities with other departments for seamless integration of repairs and upgrades into daily operations schedules.
- Optimized chemical usage to treat wastewater effectively, minimizing costs while maintaining quality.
- Engaged in continuous learning to stay updated on latest wastewater treatment technologies and methods.
- Completed laboratory testing to measure pH levels and other water quality parameters.
- Collected water samples to test alkalinity, hardness, and residual levels.
- Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, and slakers regularly.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
Education
Nondestructive Testing And Underwater Construction -
College of Oceaneering
Wilmington, CA09-2001
High School Diploma -
Mary Persons
Forsyth, GA06-1996
Skills
- Hazardous material handling
- Flow meter monitoring
- Plant inspection procedures
- Pump stations
- Preventive maintenance planning
- Instrumentation calibration
- Laboratory analysis proficiency
- Chemical feed system operation
- Membrane filters
- Process control optimization
- Sample collection
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
R.K. Reeves
01.2026 - Current
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
City of Gainesville
09.2024 - 12.2025
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
DeKalb County Watershed Management
08.2023 - 09.2024
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Veolia North America
08.2010 - 08.2013
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Gwinnett County Public Ulities
06.2003 - 08.2011
Nondestructive Testing And Underwater Construction -
College of Oceaneering
High School Diploma -
Mary Persons