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Wastewater Plant Operator II Resume Dae Cain Wastewater Plant Operator II (559) 555-2846 dae.cain@example.com linkedin.com/example/daecain Fresno, CA 93720 STRENGTHS Field judgment During operating rounds, unusual flow or vibration became a prompt for careful checks, early reporting, and safer corrective action. Process awareness Reading trends alongside field conditions helped identify developing treatment issues before they disrupted daily operations. Maintenance teamwork When equipment went offline, clear isolation steps and direct communication helped maintenance work proceed with confidence. Reliable documentation Shift notes gave incoming operators useful context, especially around alarms, adjustments, unresolved conditions, and equipment status. Public service focus Potable water checks and wastewater rounds stayed connected to a simple goal, dependable service for outlying communities. SKILLS Wastewater Operations Water Distribution Process Monitoring Equipment Troubleshooting Pumping Stations Activated Sludge Trickling Filters Aerobic Digesters Sludge Drying Beds Flow Measurement Safe Isolation Preventive Maintenance Operating Documentation Sewer Conveyance Effluent Management LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Intermediate 20 MY CAREER 8.1 Years Wastewater Plant Operator II at Sierra Valley Water Reclamation (3.2 Years) Wastewater Plant Operator at Redwood Plains Sanitation District (2.2 Years) Utility Plant Operator at Central Foothills Utility Services (2.5 Years) Operator in Training, Wastewater Operator at North River Environmental Operations (1 Months) SUMMARY Journey level wastewater plant operator with eight years of hands on experience across wastewater treatment, sewer conveyance, pumping stations, and potable water distribution systems. Holds a California Water Resources Control Board Grade II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificate and applies practical judgment during routine operations, equipment outages, abnormal conditions, and safety concerns. Operates activated sludge, trickling filters, aerobic digesters, screening devices, sludge drying beds, effluent percolation beds, spray irrigation systems, flow meters, pumps, valves, electric motors, and motor control centers . Uses operating rounds, process observations, equipment checks, and clear documentation to protect treatment continuity and water quality. Works closely with maintenance personnel during isolation, troubleshooting, corrective work, and return to service. Brings steady field experience for reliable rural utility operations and responsible public service. EXPERIENCE Wastewater Plant Operator II Sierra Valley Water Reclamation July 2023 - Present Fresno, California Operate a multi process wastewater facility and related pumping, conveyance, solids handling, effluent, and spray irrigation assets. Support stable treatment through field rounds, process evaluation, equipment troubleshooting, safe isolation, maintenance coordination, and accurate shift documentation. Operated activated sludge , screening, aerobic digestion , flow measurement, and sludge drying systems during daily treatment cycles. Reviewed flow data, equipment status, and field observations, identifying developing problems before treatment continuity suffered. Troubleshot pumps, valves, electric motors , and motor control centers with maintenance staff during corrective work. Adjusted aeration and solids handling activities from process conditions, supporting dependable biological treatment and manageable sludge characteristics. Inspected pumping stations and sewer conveyance assets, documenting irregular conditions for timely response and risk reduction. Monitored effluent percolation and spray irrigation operations, confirming equipment readiness and accurate shift records. Wastewater Plant Operator Redwood Plains Sanitation District March 2021 - June 2023 Visalia, California Managed routine treatment and collection system operations across trickling filter and activated sludge processes. Kept dispersed pumping stations, screening equipment, solids handling systems, and operating records ready for dependable service through structured inspections and careful handoffs. Managed trickling filter and activated sludge processes, interpreting flow and equipment conditions for consistent plant performance. Inspected screening devices , pumps, valves , motors, and instrumentation, providing clear observations for maintenance planning. Conducted pumping station rounds across dispersed collection assets, confirming controls, wet wells, and equipment availability. Supported aerobic digester and sludge drying bed operations, sequencing solids handling around loading and available capacity. Recorded operating data and shift events, giving incoming operators clear context for alarms and unresolved conditions. Applied safe isolation procedures during equipment outages, preserving treatment capability while individual assets remained unavailable. Utility Plant Operator Central Foothills Utility Services August 2018 - February 2021 Bakersfield, California Operated wastewater and potable water assets under established procedures while building broad field capability across treatment equipment, pumping systems, distribution checks, maintenance preparation, and operating records. Supported outlying service areas through dependable rounds and practical equipment observations. Operated wastewater and potable water assets under established procedures across treatment, pumping, and distribution operations. Checked pumps , valves, flow meters , motors, and control equipment, reporting unusual heat, vibration, noise, or flow. Monitored screening and biological treatment stages, documenting observations and completing authorized operator adjustments. Inspected distribution systems and completed routine checks supporting dependable potable water delivery across outlying service areas. Prepared equipment for maintenance through safe shutdown and isolation, then verified normal operation after return to service. Maintained operating records, inspection notes, and equipment observations that improved continuity between shifts. Operator in Training, Wastewater Operator North River Environmental Operations June 2018 - July 2018 Modesto, California Completed supervised operating rounds across preliminary treatment, biological treatment, solids handling, effluent systems, collection assets, and pumping stations. Built practical field knowledge through structured observation, safe basic inspections, accurate logs, and escalation of abnormal conditions . Completed supervised rounds across preliminary treatment, biological treatment, solids handling, and effluent systems. Read flow meters and equipment indicators, comparing observations with expected ranges for journey level review. Inspected pumps, valves, screens, and motors under established procedures, documenting findings for maintenance records. Supported sludge drying bed preparation and housekeeping, keeping process areas accessible for operating work. Learned collection system and pumping station inspections through field rounds focused on unsafe conditions . Maintained training and operating logs while progressing from supervised tasks toward routine assignments. PROJECTS Regional Treatment Reliability Initiative 2024 Coordinated field observations across treatment, pumping, conveyance, and distribution assets, helping maintenance partners prioritize equipment concerns and protect reliable utility service. Solids Handling Operations Review 2022 Reviewed aerobic digester and sludge drying bed routines with operations peers, improving handoff clarity around loading, capacity, equipment readiness, and follow up. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Recognized by operations leadership for dependable journey level coverage across treatment and conveyance assignments. Selected by peers as a trusted resource during equipment outages, safe isolation, and return to service activities. Commended for clear shift records that helped incoming operators act on alarms, adjustments, and unresolved conditions. EDUCATION Associate of Science in Water and Wastewater Technology San Joaquin Valley College GPA: 3.5 2018 Fresno, California Coursework: Wastewater treatment operations, water distribution systems, process control, environmental compliance CERTIFICATIONS California Water Resources Control Board Grade II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 2021 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, Grade II 2021 TECHNICAL SKILLS Wastewater Processes: Activated sludge, trickling filters, aerobic digesters Solids Handling: Sludge drying beds, solids handling, sludge process monitoring Screening Systems: Screening devices, preliminary treatment, screenings inspection Hydraulic Measurement: Flow meters, flow measurement, operating flow records Rotating Equipment: Pumps, electric motors, pumping station equipment Valve Systems: Process valves, isolation valves, valve inspections Motor Controls: Motor control centers, control equipment, equipment status checks Collection Systems: Sewer conveyance, collection systems, wet wells Water Distribution: Potable water distribution, distribution inspections, service checks Effluent Management: Effluent percolation beds, spray irrigation, effluent monitoring Operations Practices: Operating rounds, preventive maintenance, safe equipment isolation Records And Reporting: Plant logs, shift records, inspection documentation SKILLS Wastewater Operations Water Distribution Process Monitoring Equipment Troubleshooting Pumping Stations Activated Sludge Trickling Filters Aerobic Digesters Sludge Drying Beds Flow Measurement Safe Isolation Preventive Maintenance Operating Documentation Sewer Conveyance Effluent Management PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Wastewater treatment operations community, practical exchange of plant, pumping, and process knowledge. Regional utility operations network, peer collaboration across rural treatment and potable water systems. LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Intermediate) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

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