Adam Coyan

Adam Coyan

Water Treatment Operator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Seasoned Professional in the Water Industry

  • Education

    • San Diego Community College District

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      General Education
    • Northern Arizona University

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      Physics
    • Western Governors University

      2014 - 2016
      Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Business Administration and Management, General
    • Lake Tahoe Community College

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      General Education
    • Humboldt State University

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      Chemistry/ Biology
    • Western Nevada College

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      General Education
    • Western Governors University

      2010 - 2013
      Bachelor’s Degree Science Minor in Physics/Education

      • Passed Praxis II 0265 – Physics Knowledge Exam• Student Teaching Spring Semester 2013

  • Experience

    • Markleeville Water Company

      Jul 2002 - Dec 2016
      Water Treatment Operator

      • Treat surface water including maintaining proper chemical levels • Provide maintenance of electrical systems including generators, pumps, automated monitoring devices • Treat well water • Provide maintenance of mechanical systems including generators • Monitor chemical feed rates • Complete 5 year overhaul of sand filters (media replacement) • Take samples as required by overseeing agency (State of California) • Understand and follow all local and state requirements to accomplish surface water treatment • Keep records and generate new record keeping as needed • Respond to customer complaints • Remain on call for adverse effects of inclement weather • Provide general maintenance in and around facility Show less

    • Markleeville Public Utility District

      Jun 2007 - Jun 2016
      General Manager

      • Attend quarterly MPUD meetings and report to board of directors • Prepare quarterly reports for Lahontan Water Resource Control Board • Attend stake holder meetings representing MPUD • Provide routine water samples to STPUD for Lahontan Water Resource Control Board • Complete maintenance of mechanical systems including pumps, drains, and irrigation equipment • Complete maintenance of electrical systems including generators, motors, and transfer switches • Stay educated about current legislation governing state and federal wastewater treatment and disposal • Provide public relations with community • Supervise employees as needed • Develop and implement safety program • Monitor pond banks • Remain on call for adverse effects of inclement weather • Maintain road access to and from the treatment facility • Provide general maintenance in and around facility • Completed sewage rate study and set rates for commercial businesses • Develop short and long term budgets • Ensure that grant funding gets appropriately used Show less

    • Pinecrest Permittees Association

      Jun 2016 - Dec 2019
      General Manager

      • Attend meetings and report to PPA board of directors, attend stake holder meetings representing PPA• Prepare quarterly reports for Regional Water Quality Control Board • Stay educated about current legislation governing state and federal wastewater treatment and disposal • Provide public relations with community • Supervise employees as needed • Develop and implement safety program, pay structure, hierarchy, job descriptions, employee expectations and incident reporting program• Remain on call for emergency situations• Manage water and wastewater plants• Develop short and long term budgets • Ensure that grant funding gets appropriately used • Manage fire department in coordination with Tuolumne County• Manage snow removal and road maintenance• Manage heavy equipment and fleet repair maintenance and replacement• Understand and follow all local and state requirements to accomplish surface water treatment • Keep records and generate new record keeping as needed • Respond to customer complaints • Maintain payroll system and pay bills as necessary Show less

    • Del Paso Manor Water District

      Jul 2020 - Aug 2021
      General Manger

      • The implementation of policies established by the Board of Directors for the operation of the District;• The planning, direction, and coordination of the day-to-day operations of the District through the appropriate department heads or managers including administration, financing, maintenance, engineering, human resources, and others to effect operational efficiency;• The appointment, supervision, discipline, compensation and dismissal of the District’semployees, consistent with the employment policies established by the Board of Directors;• Attend and participate in District Board meetings, prepare and present reports as necessary, represent the Board before external organizations including other agencies, governmental and regulatory entities, business and community groups;• The supervision of the District’s facilities and services; and• The supervision of the District’s finances. Show less

    • GEORGETOWN DIVIDE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT

      Aug 2021 - Sept 2022
      General Manager Georgetown Divide Public Utility District

      • Planning, leading, organizing, and evaluating all Water District departments, programs, and projects to ensure that operations and services comply with the policies, ordinance, and strategic direction set by the Board of Directors and with all applicable laws and regulations;• Providing leadership to develop, evaluate, monitor, and recommend adoption of the District Strategic Plan, Business Plan including administration of the annual budget, Technology Plan, and the Emergency Action Plan, all in collaboration with the District’s management team that includes the Water Operations Manager and Water Quality Manager;• Managing the development of the short- and long-term Capital Improvement Plans including specific emphasis on the scope, schedule, and project budget, recommending approval and adoption by the Board (inclusive of public hearings) and overseeing major engineering and construction projects.• Overseeing and responsibility for the safe, sustainable, and reliable water supply and pro-active stewardship of resources.• Overseeing emergency operations and preparedness in consultation with the Operations Manager;• Preparing Board agendas and advising on all District matters impacting employees, ratepayers, community representatives, and other government agencies;• Monitoring and analyzing legislation and regulations that could impact District operations and represent the District to community organizations and other government agencies at the local and state level;• Preparing administrative and financial reports as well as providing recommendations for the Board of Directors.• Overseeing the operation of onsite waste disposal systems (1,400 home sites) in the Auburn Lake Trails Onsite Waste Disposal Zone;• Oversee all staff including employee training and development, annual performance appraisal process, MOU agreements.• Serving as the Employer-Employee Relations Officer governing organization employer-employee relations. Show less

    • California State Parks

      Sept 2022 - Jun 2023
      Water and Sewer Plant Supervisor

      • Facility and system management for water treatment and wastewater treatment systems throughout the district.• Act as plant supervisor and lead for other classifications preforming operations of water and wastewater facilities in the district.• Prepare contracts plans and specifications and act as the state representative for the sector maintenance supervisory staff.• Take samples as needed and complete state reporting as required.

    • Del Paso Manor Water District

      Jul 2023 - now
      General Manager

      • The implementation of policies established by the Board of Directors for the operation of the District;• The planning, direction, and coordination of the day-to-day operations of the District through the appropriate department heads or managers including administration, financing, maintenance, engineering, human resources, and others to effect operational efficiency;• The appointment, supervision, discipline, compensation and dismissal of the District’semployees, consistent with the employment policies established by the Board of Directors;• Attend and participate in District Board meetings, prepare and present reports as necessary, represent the Board before external organizations including other agencies, governmental and regulatory entities, business and community groups;• The supervision of the District’s facilities and services; and• The supervision of the District’s finances. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Water Treatment Operator III

      State Water Resource Control Board Drinking Water
      Aug 2016
      View certificate certificate
    • Wastewater Grade III Treatment Plant Operator

      State of California Water Resources Control Board
      Nov 2018
    • Water Distribution Operator III

      State Water Resource Control Board Drinking Water
      Jun 2016
      View certificate certificate
    • California Teaching Credential: Science/ Physics

      California Teaching Commision
      Jan 2014