Christopher Brooks
West Bay
Summary
Results-driven management professional with proven track record in overseeing plant operations and optimizing production processes. Adept at fostering team collaboration and ensuring operational efficiency while adapting to evolving demands. Strong skills in resource management, process improvement, and safety compliance. Reliable and goal-oriented, consistently delivering impactful outcomes through strategic leadership and decisive action.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Manager/Senior Operator
Water Authority-Cayman
02.2023 - Current
- Managing 2.5 musgpd Class III wastewater reclamation facility for George Town, Grand Cayman
- Overall operator-in-charge
- Analytical laboratory testing, management, troubleshooting
- Responsible for the operations and maintenance
- Process upgrades, optimization and environmental compliance
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Mentored and developed staff members, promoting professional growth opportunities within the organization.
- Reduced downtime for maintenance by establishing a proactive preventive maintenance program.
Lead Water/Wastewater Treatment Process Operator
Northern Maintenance Services
06.2014 - 11.2022
- Overall operator-in-charge
- Plant commissioning, operation and maintenance of a Level III wastewater treatment and Level II Collections system
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Environmental reporting
- Process optimization and troubleshooting
- Operator mentoring, training and supervision
- Plant maintenance, service contract and vendor management
- Sludge management
Power Plant Technician (Chemical)
Nova Scotia Power
04.2013 - 01.2014
- Responsible for all environmental monitoring of the industrial site including wastewater treatment, sludge management, groundwater testing and atmospheric testing
- Operating and troubleshooting of water demineralizers and reverse osmosis water treatment facilities
- Laboratory analysis of boiler water and oil including calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentation and laboratory procedures
- Operation and maintenance of plant chemical feed systems
Environmental Technologist
Bowater Mersey Paper Co. Ltd.
11.1995 - 11.2012
- Managed the operation and maintenance of an environmental laboratory in Pulp and Paper for 17 years
- Water and Wastewater treatment operations (SBR and Aerated Lagoon)
- Surface and groundwater sampling and monitoring
- Overall Operator-in-charge for Wastewater Treatment
- Performed all sampling and environmental testing for process control and environmental compliance
- Directed operators and worked with management to mitigate non-compliance situations
- Developed calibration and maintenance procedures for laboratory instrumentation
- Reviewed and maintained the laboratory quality assurance and CALA proficiency testing program
- Environmental reporting to provincial and federal regulatory bodies
- Supported regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate documentation and timely reporting of environmental activities.
- Enhanced workplace safety with regular equipment maintenance and adherence to regulatory guidelines.
Wastewater Process Operator
Cavendish Farms
08.1993 - 11.1995
- Monitored the commissioning and operation of a Class IV biological nutrient removal, biogas production wastewater treatment facility
- Performed all sampling and environmental testing for process control and environmental compliance
- Worked with management to mitigate non-compliance situations
- Developed calibration and maintenance procedures for laboratory instrumentation
- Training and mentoring for laboratory instrumentation and analytical laboratory procedures
- Organized environmental data for management review and regulatory reporting
- Maintained compliance with health, safety, and environment practices.
- Conducted routine equipment calibrations, ensuring optimal performance throughout the plant process.
Power Plant Chemical Maintainer
Point Lepreau Nuclear G.S.
08.1993 - 11.1995
- Maintained and calibrated laboratory and on-line instrumentation
- Analyzed makeup water, boiler water and condensate
- Operated and monitored the water treatment system including demineralizer regenerations
- Analyzed radioactive waste and heavy water
- Operated and maintained all chemical feed systems
Power Plant Chemical Technician
NB Power
05.1990 - 01.1992
- Analyzed makeup water, boiler water and condensate
- Operated and monitored the water treatment system including demineralizer regenerations
- Analyzed fuel and lube oil systems
- Operated and maintained all chemical feed systems
- Monitored the wastewater treatment plant operation and collaborated on a vanadium in effluent study
Education
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Environmental Studies
Cape Breton University
Sydney, Nova Scotia05-2016
Certificate of Technical Studies - Utility Management
California State University
Sacramento02-2020
Certificate of Technical Studies - Water And Wastewater Treatment Operations
California State University
Sacramento01-1995
Technology Diploma - Chemical Engineering
New Brunswick Community College
Saint John, New BrunswickBachelor of Science - 1 Year of Science
University of New Brunswick
Saint John, New BrunswickSkills
- Facilities maintenance
- Environmental compliance
- Decision-making
- Plant maintenance
- Equipment troubleshooting
- SCADA
- Operations management
Certification
Certified Wastewater Treatment Operator IV,
Certified Wastewater Collections Operator IV,
Certified Water Treatment Operator II,
Certified Water Distribution Operator I,
Certified Engineering Technologist, TECHNOVA
Timeline
Plant Manager/Senior Operator
Water Authority-Cayman
02.2023 - Current
Lead Water/Wastewater Treatment Process Operator
Northern Maintenance Services
06.2014 - 11.2022
Power Plant Technician (Chemical)
Nova Scotia Power
04.2013 - 01.2014
Environmental Technologist
Bowater Mersey Paper Co. Ltd.
11.1995 - 11.2012
Wastewater Process Operator
Cavendish Farms
08.1993 - 11.1995
Power Plant Chemical Maintainer
Point Lepreau Nuclear G.S.
08.1993 - 11.1995
Power Plant Chemical Technician
NB Power
05.1990 - 01.1992
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Environmental Studies
Cape Breton University
Certificate of Technical Studies - Utility Management
California State University
Certificate of Technical Studies - Water And Wastewater Treatment Operations
California State University
Technology Diploma - Chemical Engineering
New Brunswick Community College
Bachelor of Science - 1 Year of Science
University of New Brunswick
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