CURTIS ALLEN WOODS

1008 Pinella Drive • Corbin, KY • 40701  (606) 523-2908  or (606) 521 4371
e-mail • pdwoods@newwavecomm.net  

OBJECTIVE
I am interested in obtaining a position in water treatment.  I have a license for water treatment plant and distribution system operator.
I am scheduled to test for the wastewater treatment plant operator license in October 2007.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS AND ABILITIES

•      Mechanical skills.
•      Excellent mathematical skills.
•      Fast learner and ability to quickly adapt to change.
•      Ability to dissimilate and apply information.
•      Skills in problem solving.
•      Ability to handle simultaneous projects and to meet deadlines.
•      A track record of excellent performance and a hard worker.


RELATED EXPERIENCE

Employer: Bell County Forestry Camp
Title: Water Treatment Plant/Distribution System Operator
Location: Pineville, KY
Duration: March 2006-August 2007
Job Duties:
•      Routinely monitor source water for algae growth and seasonal lake turnover.
•      Inspect and maintain lake pumps and dock.
•      Adjust influent flow into the plant as needed per demand.
•      Monitor all water for alkalinity using a titration method.
•      Monitor raw water PH using a HACH Sension 1 PH meter.
•      Monitor turbidity using a HACH 2100P Turbidimeter.
•      Check temperature.
•      Use all test results to determine dosage of chemicals needed to treat the water.
•      Upon chemical mix into the water, visually inspect flocculation basin to determine the proper formation of the floc.
•      Monitor filtration process for PH, chlorine residual and turbidity to determine how well the previous processes are working.
•      Visually inspect the filter for the formation of mud balls.
•      Backwash filter on basis of time lapse, breakthrough, or head loss.
•      Ensure proper filter expansion rate and adjust backwash flow rate for optimum cleaning with minimal media loss during backwash.
•      Ensure finished water has proper PH and chlorine residual for delivery to distribution system and consumption.  
•      Ensure finished water turbidity is within regulations using MicroTOL in line turbidimeter.
•      Test chlorine room alarm.
•      Monitor chlorine tanks.
•      Ensure proper operation of chlorine room ventilation system.
•      Monitor for chlorine leaks.
•      Change chlorine tanks.
•      Mix chemicals in chemical barrels to make a 6% solution.
•      Make necessary adjustments on chemical feed rates.
•      Perform all maintenance on chemical feed pumps and all feed lines.
•      Perform maintenance and calibrations on all meters and laboratory equipment.
•      Monitor chlorine residual at different points in the distribution system to ensure that it never gets below .20 mg/L.
•      Collect bacteriological samples.
•      Exercise all distribution system valves on a biannual basis.
•      Assist in any and all repairs completed on distribution system.
•      Maintain detailed and accurate daily logs and monthly operating reports.
•      Assist in yearly consumer confidence report.
•      Ensure all proper supplies are in stock for daily operations.
•      Do all purchase orders for supplies as needed.
•      Monitor all lab results to insure that plant remains in compliance with all regulations.
•      Perform all necessary steps stated by Division of Water when lab results are out of compliance.
•      Inspect and maintain emergency generator.

RELATED CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

Water Treatment Plant Operator Class IAD License
Commonwealth of Kentucky

EDUCATION

High School Diploma
Williamsburg Independent High School

Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance
California State University

Water Treatment Plant Operation
California State University

Small Water System Operation and Maintenance Certificate
California State University

Residential Electrical Wiring
Corbin High school

Leadership Training Course
United States Air Force
Fort Walton Beach, Florida