Water Treatment/Microbiologist Go Back Letter to Employers: Water Treatment Plant Operator with experience operating conventional and direct filtration water plants. Extensive microbiology experience including Giardia, Cryptosporidium, Coliform bacteria, Zebra Muscle and MPA analyses. Excellent mechanical and troubling shooting skills. Currently hold a State of Vermont Class 4-C; OIT Water Treatment Plant Operators license, a NEWWA Backflow Device Inspectors Certification and a B.S. in Biology. Name: William Glen Contact Information: E-mail: jmglen@together.net Phone Number: (802) 527-2042 Target Work Locations: #1 - San Francisco, CA #2 - Madison, WI Willing to Relocate? Yes Date Available: 01/11/05 Resume: WILLIAM G. GLEN 802-527-2042; (cell 802-310-5839) jmglen@together.net EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE CITY OF SAINT ALBANS, Saint Albans, Vermont. 01/04 to present. Water Treatment Plant Operator. Operate and maintain both conventional and direct filtration water treatment plants. Perform daily water analyses and recordkeeping duties, Maintain and repair equipment, including pumps, valves, filters, and laboratory instruments. Monitor water treatment process for quality and compliance with state and federal regulations. Identify treatment process problems and make process changes to insure optimum finished water quality. Currently hold a State of Vermont Class 4-C, OIT license and a NEWWA Backflow Device Inspection Certification. IBM ESSEX JUNCTION, Essex Junction, Vermont. 10/00 to 7/03. Engineering Process Technician. As CVD and RIE process technician, responsible for improving and maintaining process controls; deploying defect reduction protocols; developing monitor rework processes; and qualifying reduced flow deposition chamber cleans (C2F6 and NF3) to reduce PFC emissions and process chemical consumption. Other duties included providing SEM, EDX, and other data to maintenance personnel to facilitate tool repairs; responding to manufacturing inquiries; and working with design engineers to develop processes for new technologies, with an emphasis on manufacturability. CLANCY ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, INC., St. Albans, Vermont. 11/95 to 10/00. Staff Scientist. Performed analyses supporting filtration and deactivation research for Giardia lamblia and Cryptosporidium parvum. Assisted in challenge studies of various filtration systems and disinfection devices both in the laboratory and in the field. Performed microscopic particulate analyses to evaluate filtration plant performance and surface water influences on groundwater. Performed other analyses, as needed, including those for total and fecal coliform, heterotrophic plate counts, and zebra mussels. Prepared media, stains, etc. ICR-approved (Information Collection Rule) analyst for Giardia lamblia and Cryptosporidium parvum. Served as company’s liaison to utilities to assure their compliance with EPA regulations regarding protozoan and virus monitoring. Maintained QC database and submitted to EPA on monthly basis. Trained utility personnel on EPA protozoan monitoring method as well as experimental protozoan detection and viability assays. ANALYTICAL SERVICES, INC., Williston, Vermont. 10/94 to 11/95. Staff Scientist/Quality Control Officer. Provided assistance to laboratory personnel for analyses of Giardia lamblia, Cryptosporidium parvum, and total coliform bacteria. Served as company liaison to regulatory/certifying agencies. Reorganized and maintained laboratory quality control/quality assurance program for total coliform analysis certification. Provided clients with customer service, including information on proper sampling equipment and techniques and EPA compliance. OTTER CREEK RIVER WATCH, Middlebury, Vermont. 6/95 to 8/95. Microbiologist. Performed E.coli bacteria and total phosphorus analyses on river water samples for seasonal river watch group. Maintained QC and provided instruction and equipment to volunteers. STATE OF VERMONT, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LABORATORY, Burlington, Vt. 6/94 to 10/94. Temporary Laboratory Technician. Provided all-around support to scientists in the chemistry and microbiology laboratories. Other responsibilities included media and glassware preparation, disposal of bio-hazardous materials, and providing information to the public. BIO-TEK INSTRUMENTS, INC., Winooski, Vermont. 8/84 to 10/91. Engineering Technician and Manufacturing Group Leader. Assisted R&D engineers with fabrication and testing of biomedical equipment. Trained and supervised groups of production personnel. Delegated work to meet production deadlines and quality control standards. EDUCATION TRINITY COLLEGE OF VERMONT, Burlington, Vermont. Bachelor of Science, Biology. Graduated May 1994. Strong natural sciences curriculum, including coursework in Microbiology, Limnology, Environmental Science, Field Botany, and Organic Chemistry. UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT, Burlington, Vermont. 6/89 to 8/92. Various supplemental evening classes. MOUNT ABRAHAM UNION HIGH SCHOOL, Bristol, Vermont. Graduated 1981. QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES · Strong aptitude for troubleshooting and creative problem-solving · Meticulous laboratory technique and strong science background · Extensive mechanical and technical experience · Excellent quality assurance and quality control skills · Strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate well with diverse individuals · Experience training and supervising employees and volunteers REFERENCES Available upon request.