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Jakob Koeniger

N. Charleston,SC

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver who uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Director

Berkeley County
04.2023 - Current
  • Oversees operation and maintenance of the County's Water and Wastewater System Facilities.
  • Ensures the operation and maintenance of efficient and cost-effective facilities.
  • Ensures adequate water and wastewater facilities maintenance program to assure systems function properly daily.
  • Ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations in the operation of all County Water and Wastewater facilities, projects and operations.
  • Ensures proper maintenance of all County equipment and facilities.
  • Makes recommendation regarding capital improvement and other projects.
  • Oversees and coordinates budget requests for areas of responsibility.
  • Ensures that governmental guidelines are complied with in construction as well as ongoing operations.
  • Prepares Renovation and Replacement plans and Capital Improvement plans for County assets and assists in the preparation of a long-term funding plan for the Renovation and Replacement plan.
  • Plans, organizes and administers work for efficiency of operation and maximum coordination of a variety of ongoing projects.
  • Represents department at public hearings and meetings.
  • Responds to and resolves customer complaints.

Pump and Plant Mechanical Superintendent

Berkeley County
11.2018 - 04.2023
  • Performs inspections of facilities to evaluate effectiveness of ongoing maintenance efforts, material durability, facility conditions, landscaping and overall appearance.
  • Determines necessary corrections to maintenance procedures.
  • Selects vendors and contractors in accordance with Purchasing Guidelines and coordinates efforts to complete projects.
  • Maintains departmental records within the system.
  • Ensures administrative requirements, such as work orders, time cards, performance evaluations and disciplinary actions are accurately completed in a timely manner.
  • Performs evaluation and correction of mechanical submittal drawings, specifications and proposals for new equipment and projects.
  • Acts as a technical expert for personnel in the installation, operation, preventative maintenance and repair of centrifugal pumps, valves, gear reducers, blowers, aerators grit collection bearing replacement, mechanical alignments and various mechanical equipment associated with wastewater collection and treatment.
  • Manages training and safety for personnel in the performance duties with crane trucks, overhead cranes for pump removal and installation, generators during power failures, vactor truck and day to day maintenance.
  • Prepares budgets for approval, including those for funding and implementation of programs.
  • Meets with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors and others to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
  • Plans, organizes and manages the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
  • Coordinates and directs the financial planning, budgeting, procurement or investment activities of all or part of an organization.
  • Coordinates and recommends procedures for facility and equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of machines.

Maintenance Mechanic 1-3

Berkeley County
06.2016 - 11.2018
  • Coordinates daily work assignments for subordinates.
  • Performs skilled duties in the installation, operation, preventative maintenance and repair of centrifugal pumps, valves, gear reducers, blowers, aerators grit collection bearing replacement, mechanical alignments and various mechanical equipment associated with wastewater collection and treatment systems.
  • Locates parts with vendors and submits parts request to mechanical foreman.
  • Operates crane trucks, overhead cranes for pump removal and installation, generators during power failures, vactor truck, mechanical measuring instruments such as torque wrenches, tachometers, dial indicators, micrometer, pressure and vacuum gauges, etc.
  • Enters and exits manholes, pump station wet wells and other confined spaces to perform inspections, maintenance and repairs.
  • Properly documents all maintenance actions.
  • Manages small projects from inception to completion, including planning, developing specifications and material procurement and efficient utilization of all available resources.
  • Operates pump stations to include cleaning equipment, ensuring proper operation.
  • Performs lockout tag out operations.
  • Provides training for new personnel with strong emphasis on safety.
  • Performs after hours duties, including emergency response and troubleshooting.
  • Manages staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties.
  • Prepares and processes requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
  • Offers training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.

Maintenance Mechanic

Mt Pleasant Water Works
04.2014 - 06.2016
  • Assists with the repair, installation and maintenance of centrifugal pumps, piping, valves, blowers, aerators, grit collection and other equipment related to the operation of wastewater collection and treatment systems.
  • Operates: crane trucks, generators during power Failures, assist in vactor truck operations, mechanical measuring instruments such as torque wrenches, tachometers, dial indicators, micrometer, pressure and vacuum gauges, etc.
  • Operates pump stations to include cleaning equipment, ensuring proper operation.
  • Performs lockout tag out operations.
  • Enters and exits manholes, pump station wet wells and other confined spaces to perform inspections, maintenance and repairs.
  • Performs drawdown testing.
  • Troubleshoots and rebuilds pumps and motors
  • Properly document all maintenance actions.

Maintenance Mechanic

Berkeley County
11.2010 - 04.2014
  • Assists with the repair, installation and maintenance of centrifugal pumps, piping, valves, blowers, aerators, grit collection and other equipment related to the operation of wastewater collection and treatment systems.
  • Operates crane trucks, overhead cranes for pump removal and installation, generators during power failures, assist in vactor truck operations, mechanical measuring instruments such as torque wrenches, tachometers, dial indicators, micrometer, pressure and vacuum gauges, etc.
  • Operates pump stations
  • Performs lockout tag out operations.
  • Enters and exits manholes, pump station wet wells and other confined spaces to perform inspections, maintenance and repairs.
  • Performs drawdown testing.
  • Properly document all maintenance actions.

Education

BBA - Business And Management

Excelsior College
Albany, NY
07-2022

Associate of Science - Computer Information Systems

Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC
12-2016

Skills

  • Operational excellence
  • Continuous improvement
  • Staff management
  • Staff training and development
  • Safety management
  • Emergency planning
  • Maintaining compliance

Certification

  • Water Distribution Operator: D
  • Biological Wastewater Operator: A
  • SC Voluntary Collection Certification: A
  • CDL: B
  • Backflow Prevention Certification

Timeline

Operations Director

Berkeley County
04.2023 - Current

Pump and Plant Mechanical Superintendent

Berkeley County
11.2018 - 04.2023

Maintenance Mechanic 1-3

Berkeley County
06.2016 - 11.2018

Maintenance Mechanic

Mt Pleasant Water Works
04.2014 - 06.2016

Maintenance Mechanic

Berkeley County
11.2010 - 04.2014

BBA - Business And Management

Excelsior College

Associate of Science - Computer Information Systems

Trident Technical College

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