Water Treatment Specialist
Experienced water treatment specialist with 35+ years experience providing supervision, leadership and oversight skills for Federal and Municipal governments in distribution/collection systems, environmental engineering, hazardous materials handling, invasive species, project management, and water/wastewater treatment. I am a validation expert for AIS treatment technologies, including the Hydro-Optic UV treatment system.
Training / Certification
- Arizona Water Treatment & Distribution Operator c., 2003
- Montana Water Treatment & Distribution Operator /
- Wastewater Treatment & Collections c., 1978-1980
- Nevada Water Treatment & Distribution Operator /
- Wastewater Treatment & Collections c., 2003
- Federal Contracting
- Project Management Association Certification
- Project Leadership, Management, and Communication
Professional Experience
RNT Consulting Associate, AIS Treatment Specialist
Water treatment specialist supporting Industrial and Hydroelectric facilities with the implementation, testing, and service of AIS, disinfection, and dechlorination treatment systems.
Bureau of Reclamation - Hoover Dam
Environmental Compliance Manager, Nov. 2009 - Sept. 2017
Supervisory Engineering Technician, Oct. 2003 - Nov. 2009
Directed Invasive Species Research efforts and served as the task force leader that supported and installed control barriers for Reclamation facilities dealing with mussel invasion.
Directed and developed policies and programs for the Environmental Compliance Group at Lower Colorado River Dam's Office.
Supervised the Engineering & Planning Group for Lower Colorado River Dam's Office for 5+ years.
Previous Experience
Superintendent- City of Helena, Jan. 1977 - Oct. 2003
Consulting Services- Enviro-Tek, Feb. 1992 - Sept. 2003
Presentation-Publications/Affiliations/Awards
AWWA, ICAIS and HydroVision / Journal AWWA and HydroReview
Member of American Water Works Association, Water Environment Federation
AWWA Operator's Meritorious Service Award, 15+ awards from Bureau of Reclamation