Rodney Phillips
Moweaqua
Summary
Dynamic Water Treatment Plant Operator with extensive experience at the City of Decatur, IL, skilled in chemical handling and water testing. Proven track record in optimizing treatment efficiency and enhancing team performance through effective training. Adept at troubleshooting and implementing safety protocols, ensuring compliance with EPA and OSHA regulations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Water Treatment Plant Operator
City of Decatur Il
02.2015 - Current
- Operated and maintained water treatment processes to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Monitored water quality parameters using advanced testing equipment.
- Conducted routine maintenance on pumps, valves, and chemical feed systems.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize risks during operations.
- Led training sessions for new staff on equipment operation and safety standards.
- Analyzed system performance data to optimize treatment efficiency.
- Responded to emergency situations, ensuring swift resolution and minimal disruption.
- Maintained accurate records of plant operations, including daily logs, maintenance reports, and regulatory documentation.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Enhanced water treatment efficiency by optimizing plant operations and conducting routine maintenance.
- Disinfected water with chemicals such as ammonia and chlorine in exact concentrations.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on water-treatment plant equipment to reduce downtime.
- Monitored water quality and adjusted chemical dosages to meet regulatory standards.
- Collected water samples to test alkalinity, hardness, and residual levels.
- Trained new employees on plant operations, safety protocols, and industry best practices to enhance team performance.
- Utilized SCADA systems to monitor and control plant operations.
Water and Sewer System
Village of Moweaqua IL
02.1999 - 02.2015
- Assisted in troubleshooting technical issues, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Analyzed usage trends using advanced analytics tools to inform decision-making around hardware and software upgrades.
- Reduced system downtime with proactive maintenance and regular updates to ensure optimal functionality.
- Followed work orders precisely to identify equipment needed, materials required and sequences to correctly completing assignments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Moweaqua High School
Moweaqua ILSkills
- Chemical handling
- Backwash procedures
- Water testing
- Laboratory testing
Certification
State of Illinois
Class 1 Wastewater Operator
Class A Drinking Water Operator
Certified to run Bac-T , and E. coli tests
Timeline
Water Treatment Plant Operator
City of Decatur Il
02.2015 - Current
Water and Sewer System
Village of Moweaqua IL
02.1999 - 02.2015
High School Diploma -
Moweaqua High School