Stuart Grogin
Pineville
Summary
Professional operator with hands-on experience in wastewater treatment processes. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving operational efficiency, consistently adaptable to evolving demands. Skilled in monitoring and maintaining equipment, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and implementing safety protocols. Reliable and goal-oriented, contributing to overall success and sustainability of plant operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator IV Senior
City of Charlotte
02.2023 - Current
- Supervise and train operators, ensuring adherence to SOPs and safety protocols.
- Participate in being On Call as needed by the ORC.
- Collaborate with other operators to develop effective strategies for managing plant operations and meeting performance goals.
- Monitor SCADA systems and adjust treatment processes, including chemical dosing.
- Conduct laboratory testing and analyze data for process optimization.
- Coordinate daily operations of the wastewater treatment plant, ensuring compliance with state, and local regulations.
- Achieved Employee of the Quarter, 1st Quarter 2024.
Wastewater Treatment Operator IV
City of Charlotte
06.2013 - 02.2023
- Monitored SCADA and adjusted controls to maintain efficiency and handle high flow events. Used trending as a tool for troubleshooting and process improvement.
- Collected samples for compliance sampling or process control.
- Performed calibrations on sampling equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to develop effective strategies for managing plant operations and meeting performance goals.
- Checked process performance and made adjustments and troubleshot deficiencies with equipment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL06-2005
Skills
- SCADA
- Regulatory compliance
- Biological treatment processes
- Sample collection
- Calibrating instruments
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Equipment maintenance
Certification
- Grade 4 Water Pollution Control System Operator, 05/2015
- A-Surface Water Treatment Facility Operator, 08/2012
- Grade 1 Physical Chemical Water Pollution Control System Operator, 06/2010
- Grade 1 Collection Systems Operator, 06/2017
- Cross-Connection Control Systems Operator, 10/2015
- Maintenance Technologist 1
Military Experience
Submarine Sonar Technician - United States Navy
1995-1998
- Successfully completed the rigorous qualifications process to earn the prestigious Submarine Warfare Insignia, demonstrating proficiency in submarine operations, technical expertise, and leadership.
- Operated in high-pressure, confined environments with a strong emphasis on teamwork and discipline.
- Managed a Team of 10 for Submarine Exterior Maintenance and Preservation.
Timeline
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator IV Senior
City of Charlotte
02.2023 - Current
Wastewater Treatment Operator IV
City of Charlotte
06.2013 - 02.2023
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
American InterContinental University
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