Experience

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  Niagara region

  Nov 2006 - Aug 2024

  Responsible for the collection and analysis of water samples and the organization and review of water plant sample analysis results.Ongoing collaboration with Process and Operations staff regarding the efficient operation of Niagara’s water treatment plants.Preparation of technical reports to support optimization efforts at water treatment facilities.Responsible for assisting the Process Engineer with the review of new treatment technologies as well as reviewing design documents related to upgrades at water treatment plants. Show less Collected and analyzed various types of wastewater samples and reviewed wastewater plant sample results for compliance and process indicators.Preparation of technical reports to support ongoing optimization and compliance efforts at wastewater treatment facilities in collaboration with Process and Operations staff.Implemented reporting system for the new Federal Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER) and provided training for Operations staff.Conducted chemical trials to improve both process and health and safety conditions. Show less Responsible for water plant operation in accordance with the Ontario Safe Drinking Water Act and the Clean Water Act, specifically O. Reg. 170 (Drinking Water Systems), O. Reg. 169 (Ontario Drinking Water Quality Standards).Responsible for the sampling and analysis of water at the plant and within the distribution system.Responsible for inspecting and monitoring the operation of treatment plant equipment such as filters, mixing tanks, settling basins and chemical feed systems on a daily basis and operating the plant via SCADA.Part of the development team for the Drinking Water Quality Management System (DWQMS) and aided in staff training regarding the DWQMS. Show less

  • Operations Manager

    Feb 2020 - Aug 2024

  • Process Technologist

    Sept 2014 - Feb 2020

  • Environmental Technologist

    Sept 2012 - Jan 2015

  • System Operator

    Nov 2006 - Jan 2015
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  City of welland

  Aug 2024 - Nov 2024

  Manager of public works

  Responsible for staff leadership, administrative management, and the overall operation of the Public Works division including planning and directing a comprehensive operation and maintenance program for municipal infrastructure.

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  Niagara region

  Nov 2024 - now

  Operations manager

  Responsible for managing the daily operations of the area’s water treatment plants and remote facilities ensuring their efficient operation and compliance with all regulatory agencies as the Overall Responsible Operator (ORO)