William Pritchett

Experience

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  Southwest Water Company

  Jun 2006 - Apr 2009

  Operator

  Responsible for operating and maintaining multiple treatment facilities and districts. Recorded the hours and performance of pumps and equipment. Made adjustments to treatment processes. Ordered chemicals and supplies from vendors. Updated monthly operating reports. Arranged projects with contractors and coordinated schedules. Collected monthly bacteriological samples from the distribution and flushed dead end mains in districts monthly. Collected TOC/SUVA samples monthly. Ran lab tests daily for water and wastewater plants. Completed service orders for customers in the district. Performed routine maintenance at treatment plants and facilities. Show less

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  Crossroads Utility Services

  Apr 2009 - Apr 2011

  Operations Supervisor

  Managed crew of water and wastewater operators. Responsible for operating and maintaining multiple treatment facilities and districts. Operated Trident Absorption surface water plant and extended aeration wastewater plant. Kept records for purchase orders of subcontract work and chemicals ordered. Assisted in contract acquisitions and proposals.

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  Severn Trent Services

  Apr 2011 - Aug 2013

  Lead Operations Supervisor

  Manage a crew of water and wastewater operators. Assist Senior Area Manager with developing contract proposals and annual contract budgets. Consultant work performed with potential water and wastewater clients. Attend district board meetings. Responsible for supervising operations and maintenance at multiple treatment facilities. Keeping records of purchase orders for subcontract work and chemicals being ordered. Organize and lead improvement projects at water and wastewater treatment facilities which have included: A membrane replacement project on a MBR wastewater plant, a rehab project on an upflow clarifier surface water treatment plant, and a pilot study/plant proving for new MBR wastewater permit. Planned and coordinated large plant shutdowns and startups. Developed and implemented maintenance prioritization list and schedule for all contracts. Developed and implemented a safety and health checks incentive program. Show less

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  SUEZ - Water Technologies & Solutions

  Aug 2013 - Jul 2018

  Responsible for the management of the Houston Central Region HPI/CPI customer base with annual revenue exceeding $40 million. Focused on growing and maintaining customer base, while coaching and mentoring the Area Manager and sales representatives in the field of assigned territories. Responsible for the growth of new accounts as well as focus on maintaining existing accounts. Working with current customers and prospects to meet desired sales and service needs. Working with Growth Team to create sales campaigns to sell new business. Developing and mentoring Area Managers in the assigned territory on role responsibilities. Participating in plant visits to observe and obtain information. Analyze / interpret results and report any corrective actions to the customer. Outline, present, and sell the value of products and services that can benefit customer needs. Conduct required training of operating personnel to ensure their understanding of the parameters under which their equipment operates. Building upon internal relationships and developing strong relationships with customers. Ensuring profitability of accounts within assigned territory through proper pricing and contract management, as well as service time. Partnering with peers and management to enhance selling techniques and approaches. Coordinating relationships and interface with Commercial Operations, Regional Engineering, Technical Marketing, Product management and other functions. Show less Responsible for the management of the Gulf South CPI Area customer base with annual revenue exceeding $11 million. Focused on growing and maintaining customer base, while coaching and mentoring the sales representatives in the field of assigned territory. Responsible for growth of new accounts as well as focus on maintaining existing accounts. Ensure profitability of accounts within assigned territory through proper pricing and contract management as well as service time. Coordinate relationships and interface with Commercial Operations, Technical Marketing, Product Management and other functions. Train/coach sales representatives in the assigned territory on role responsibilities. Show less

  • Regional Manager - Houston Central Region

    Dec 2016 - Jul 2018

  • Area Manager - South Texas (Gulf Region)

    Jul 2015 - Dec 2016

  • Account Manager

    Aug 2013 - Jun 2015
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  BASF

  Jul 2018 - Apr 2020

  Senior Technology Specialist

  Responsible for driving continuous technology innovation and achieving strategic business needs through process safety, capital project support, process optimization and automation. Responsible for being a technical specialist and resource for the daily production units in troubleshooting and optimizing processes within the site utilities operation, specifically in wastewater, river water, and potable water. Also serving in the role of manufacturing representative for capital projects, providing design and input through project scope, justification and timing for capital projects as well as detailed design, construction, commissioning and start up. Serve as a subject matter expert in utilities technology by leveraging educational and professional experience to lead continous technology innovation through idetification, evaluation, development, prioritization, and implementation of plant improvement ideas, which ultimately increase production or reduce costs. Show less

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  SUEZ - Water Technologies & Solutions

  Apr 2020 - Mar 2022

  Regional Manager - South Texas
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  BASF

  Mar 2022 - now

  Build knowledge and provide critical support for the wastewater infrastructure and water supply systems throughout BASF North America, engaging with site and regional authorities regarding wastewater and water treatment challenges.Develop tailored and sustainable wastewater disposal concepts for new and existing sites / plants. Assist with technical and economical optimization of existing plants (OpEx) while evaluating innovative water technologiesProvision a platform for experience exchange in operation of wastewater plants as well as aligning digital platforms for key metrics and data focus and participating as the technical lead for treatability studies, pilot studies, water/ wastewater sampling and analysis, and water treatment alternatives evaluation.Lead and actively contribute with site water teams to help steer the site concepts to ensure quality processes are adopted.Document, develop, and provide training for the North American community regarding water treatment and wastewater treatment concepts through development of best practices, handbooks, and quality/audit controls. Establish and coordinate a North American Technical Network (NATN) for utilities concepts while working closely with procurement water treatment representatives to ensure a partnership for development and review of vendor service level agreements (SLAs). Show less Responsible for driving continuous technology innovation and achieving strategic business needs through process safety, capital project support, process optimization and automation. Responsible for being a technical specialist and resource for the daily production units in troubleshooting and optimizing processes within the site utilities operation, specifically in wastewater, river water, and potable water. Also serving in the role of manufacturing representative for capital projects, providing design and input through project scope, justification and timing for capital projects as well as detailed design, construction, commissioning and start up. Serve as a subject matter expert in utilities technology by leveraging educational and professional experience to lead continuous technology innovation through identification, evaluation, development, prioritization, and implementation of plant improvement ideas, which ultimately increase production or reduce costs. Show less

  • North America Water & Wastewater Expert

    Nov 2024 - now

  • Sr. Technology Specialist

    Mar 2022 - Nov 2024