Zackariah Latham
Greeley
Summary
A Water Treatment Operator enthusiastic about the operations field and wanting to further my experience in the operations industry. I am hard-working, eager to learn, and reliable with monitoring systems. I am not too entirely experienced with Conventional Water Treatment but I am excited to learn and would bring a great work ethic as well as dedication to continue learning the safety and guidelines of this ever growing field.
My certifications include Class A Water Treatment and Class D Industrial Waste Water Treatment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Water Treatment Plant Operator
City Of Brighton
10.2021 - Current
- Collected water samples to test alkalinity, hardness, and residual levels.
- Monitored water quality and adjusted chemical dosages to meet regulatory standards.
- Monitored water production and tested water samples to evaluate quality and safety.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Trained new employees on safe and productive water-treatment plant operation.
- Developed and implemented water treatment plant SOPs to streamline training and operations.
- Utilized SCADA systems to monitor and control plant operations.
- Completed laboratory testing to measure pH levels and other water quality parameters.
- Monitored and adjusted controls to maintain optimal water quality.
- Controlled operation of variety of water treatment plant equipment, including pumps, filters and chemical feed systems.
- Optimized water levels in tanks and other systems for best flow and quality.
- Oversaw reverse osmosis systems used to treat drinking water.
- Oversaw greensand system used to treat drinking water
- Interpreted data to identify trends and address problems.
- Conducted regular inspections of tanks, valves and other equipment to verify compliance with safety and cleanliness standards.
Water/Wastewater Operator
Town Of Milliken
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Monitored SCADA system for problems and adjusted controls to maintain efficiency.
- Disinfected water with chemicals such as chlorine in exact concentrations.
- Collected water samples to test alkalinity, hardness and residual levels.
- Collected water samples to test for Peroxide, Nitrates, Sulfides, and Phosphonates.
- Minor experience with Positive Displacement pumps used for dosing Chlorine and Antiscalant.
- Experience with completing rounds such as testing pH, Ammonia, Oil & Grease, checking pumps/screws, and running TDS tests.
- Minor experience with Centrifuges, Suspended Solids tester, and adjusting an Aeromod system for lowering Solids in Digesters.
- Experience with meters including readings, installations, and inspections.
- Minor experience with the collections department such as inspecting manholes.
- Calibrated pH, DO and chlorine meters to support proper working order for daily inspections.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
Parks/Street Operator
Town Of Milliken
06.2017 - 10.2019
- Operated all heavy equipment properly according to employer safety specifications.
- Operated Skids, Backhoes, Loaders, Dump Trucks, Ditch Witches, and Exmark Mowers.
- Worked in extreme weather conditions such as below zero degrees, above 100 degrees, rain, snow, and extreme wind.
- Performed repairs on 2", 3", 6 ", 8", 10" pipelines.
- Installed extensive pipeline ranging from 1/2" to 8" throughout my career with this department
- Minor experience with tapping new lines from a live pipeline
- Installed all new irrigation lines and replaced old lines with new line from 1/2" SCH 40 to 1" SCH 80 and have ran over a mile worth of irrigation wire.
- Was responsible for maintaining 7 parks including two lakes and one open space park, responsibilities ranged from mowing, irrigation/sprinkler maintenance, cleaning parks/ laying sod, and inspecting playground responsibilities.
- Clear areas in preparation for laying down asphalt.
- Received Flagger Certification to direct traffic around site locations using appropriate signage and team communication.
- Spread asphalt, gravel and other materials at work locations using variety of tools and equipment.
- Operated company vehicles to collect asphalt and deliver to worksites.
- Completed physically demanding tasks such as lifting up to 150 pounds to move job materials.
Customer Service Representative
Teletech Communications
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
- Adhered to company policies and scripts to consistently achieve call-time and quality standards.
- Enhanced productivity by staying on top of call scripts and maintaining control over direction of conversations.
- Increased customer satisfaction ratings by 100% by quickly and accurately solving problems.
- Consulted with outside parties to resolve discrepancies and create effective solutions.
- Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications and signing up for new services.
- Completed special procedures for customers such as ordering new checks, stopping payments or investigating identity theft.
- Assisted customers with compromised debit cards and issued new credentials.
Department Head
Ace Hardware
08.2015 - 01.2017
- Aligned inventory processes with demand projections to maximize organizational and budget efficiency.
- Marked-down clearance items and relocated merchandise to proper store areas.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
- Walked through department multiple times each shift to evaluate and correct issues such as cleaning and stock replenishment needs.
- Researched issues to obtain appropriate answers to customer inquiries.
Education
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School
Johnstown, CO05.2016
Skills
- System monitoring
- Sample collecting
- Calibrating instruments
- Hazardous chemical handling
- Analyzing water quality
- Recordkeeping
- Equipment and tools
- Safety procedures
- Positive working relationships
- Pipeline servicing
- Pipe laying
- Good judgment
- General math skills
- Valid Colorado Commercial Driver's License
Timeline
Water Treatment Plant Operator
City Of Brighton
10.2021 - Current
Water/Wastewater Operator
Town Of Milliken
10.2019 - 10.2021
Parks/Street Operator
Town Of Milliken
06.2017 - 10.2019
Customer Service Representative
Teletech Communications
01.2017 - 05.2017
Department Head
Ace Hardware
08.2015 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School
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