Patrick Carter, P.E.

Experience

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  Loyola Marymount University

  May 2007 - May 2009

  Graduate Research Assistant

  -Setup, operation, maintenance, and training of new users on a gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer (GC-MS).-Create standard operating procedures and maintenance manual for a GC-MS.-Research and development of in-situ water samplers detecting trace levels of PCBs and PAHs.-Managing research lab and oversight of laboratory technician.-Research involving the fate of fecal indicator bacteria in natural wetland systems.-Method development for the evaluation of particle size distribution in storm water runoff. Свернуть

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  Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission

  May 2007 - Oct 2008

  Restoration Program Assistant and Field Lead

  -Field Sampling and Logistics Committee member; aided in the development of Estuarine Eutrophication Assessment Field Operations Manual.-Field team leader for a study of wetland eutrophication in the Southern California Bight.

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  WSP Environment & Energy

  Mar 2010 - Jan 2012

  Staff Engineer

  -Design, compliance monitoring, and reporting associated with temporary water treatment systems used in construction dewatering activities. -Project management and oversight of land remediation projects which utilize excavation, offsite disposal, and in-situ chemical oxidation.-Phase I and Phase II site investigations.-Soil classification during drilling activities.-Installation of groundwater monitoring and injection wells.-Preparation of technical documents such as permit applications, quarterly monitoring reports, remedial action reports, health and safety plans, technical memos and letters. Свернуть

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  City of Palo Alto

  Jan 2012 - Nov 2015

  -Engineer at the City of Palo Alto's Wastewater Treamtent Plant-Grade III Wastewater Treamtment Plant Operator-Member of City's design review team for a long-term biosolids handling and energy recovery facility-Reviewed of all significant engineering and construction submittals for the plant-Liaison between Operations department, Maintenance department and contractors for planning and coordination of equipment, process, and plant shutdowns-Prepared specifications, scopes of work, bid documents and addendum for projects -Evaluated and selected contractors and consultants -Managed projects pertaining to design, construction and consultant work at the plant -Procured and managed all chemical supplier, waste hauling and pipeline maintenance contracts-Designed, procured and started a temporary emergency chemical addition system -Reviewed and updated SOPs, Plant O&M Manual, and Vulnerability Assessment-Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual state and federal compliance reports-Prepared annual billings for sewer dischargers Свернуть -Associate Engineer at the City of Palo Alto's Wastewater Treatment Plant-Developed workplans to address increasing copper concentrations in the plant's effluent -Calculated and reported greenhouse gas emissions for the plant-Reviewed and analyzed plant process control data and made process control recommendations to the plant manager-Assisted in the submittal of a NPDES permit renewal application and negotiated new permit-Prepared and implemented Sampling Plans for NPDES and Recycled Water compliance-Analyzed trunkline, influent, effluent and recycled water data for trends Свернуть

  • Engineer

    Mar 2014 - Nov 2015

  • Associate Engineer

    Jan 2012 - Mar 2014
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  Santa Clara Valley Water District

  Nov 2015 - now

  Associate Engineer

  West Side Project Delivery UnitWater Utility Capital Division