Raymond Wagner
Lexington
Summary
Certified Treatment Specialist with many years of diverse and progressive wastewater and sewage treatment experience. Water treatment expert and hands-on practitioner with operational, analytical and maintenance proficiency across full spectrum of wastewater systems and equipment. Deeply committed to efficient and clean plant operation for economical, environmental, and public safety reasons.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
City Of Cayce
Cayce
09.2023 - Current
- Operated and monitored wastewater treatment processes and equipment.
- Conducted routine inspections of treatment facilities and equipment functionality.
- Responded promptly to alarms and emergencies to ensure safety protocols.
- Assisted in training new operators on plant procedures and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize treatment processes and efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with environmental regulations during all operational activities.
- Managed wastewater processing by regulating valves, pumps, blowers, and aeration systems.
- Maintained records of process operations including flows rates, chemical dosages, test results, maintenance activities and other relevant data.
- Sampled and tested wastewater, applied chemical dosing, received chemical shipments, and performed wastewater plant preventive maintenance and minor corrective maintenance.
- Investigated operational problems related to process control systems or mechanical components within the system.
- Calibrated instruments such as meters, controllers and gauges on a regular basis to maintain accuracy levels.
- Monitored plant supervisory control and data acquisition system (SCADA), calibrated gauges, meters and controls and recorded readings for next shift.
Water Treatment Plant Operator
City Of Cayce
Cayce
06.2019 - 09.2023
- Operated water treatment systems to maintain optimal performance and compliance.
- Monitored water quality through regular sampling and testing procedures.
- Adjusted chemical dosages to ensure safe water disinfection levels.
- Conducted routine maintenance on treatment equipment to prevent malfunctions.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot operational issues efficiently.
- Documented daily operational data for regulatory compliance and reporting.
- Maintained records of plant operation, including chemical dosages, flow rates, residuals, and other parameters.
- Monitored chemical feed pumps to verify proper chemical dosage in treated water.
- Backwashed filters to remove dirt, grime and buildups.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Kershaw County
Camden
05.2019 - 06.2019
- Operated and monitored wastewater treatment processes and equipment.
- Conducted routine inspections of treatment facilities and equipment functionality.
- Maintained accurate records of operations, maintenance, and compliance data.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize treatment processes and efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with environmental regulations during all operational activities.
- Maintained records of process operations including flows rates, chemical dosages, test results, maintenance activities and other relevant data.
- Performed daily inspections of the facility and equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Sampled and tested wastewater, applied chemical dosing, received chemical shipments, and performed wastewater plant preventive maintenance and minor corrective maintenance.
Field Service Technician
Blue Granite
Greenville
11.2016 - 04.2019
- Responded to customer calls for water/wastewater related issues.
- Turned off water/wastewater service for non-payment.
- Assisted operators with the functions of running a small package plant and well systems.
Education
West Perry High School
Elliottsburg, PASkills
- Wastewater management
- Process optimization
- Chemical dosing
- Equipment maintenance
- Regulatory compliance
- SCADA operations
- Data documentation
- Water quality analysis
- Chemical analysis
- Plant inspection procedures
- Water quality testing
Timeline
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
City Of Cayce
09.2023 - Current
Water Treatment Plant Operator
City Of Cayce
06.2019 - 09.2023
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Kershaw County
05.2019 - 06.2019
Field Service Technician
Blue Granite
11.2016 - 04.2019
West Perry High School