DEMIN K DORMANT
Plant Operator/Water Technician
Vieux-Fort
Summary
To secure a post of employment where I can best utilize the knowledge and skills attained from my academic and employment experiences.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Plant Operator/Water Technician
Water and Sewage Company
Grace, Vieux-Fort
01.2019 - Current
- Carry out treatment procedures to produce potable water that conforms to, Guidelines for drinking water quality;
- Carry out frequent analysis/monitoring of raw and treated water quality;
- Prepare stock solutions of chemicals used in the treatment of potable water;
- Carry out jar tests to determine correct chemical dosages;
- Ensures adequate disinfection of treated water supply;
- Records daily or as required all meter readings;
- Operates the treatment plant in an efficient manner ensuring all systems are functioning optimally as per required specifications;
- Assists in preventative maintenance of plant, equipment and apparatus as per schedule;
- Carry out all physical operations of the treatment plant e.g
- (back washing, desludging, etc.);
- Perform PH, Chlorine and Turbidity tests every Hour to check quality of Potable.
- Records all results of analysis and daily occurrences;
- Ensures the Relief Water Technician is at the plant before ending shift;
- Reports plant status and production to Control on an hourly basis or as required;
- Liaises with main laboratory on water quality matters
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
- Recorded inside and outside process readings on daily log sheets.
- Monitored flows, pressures, chemical feeds levels and water quality indicators.
- Followed plant safety procedures, rules and regulations.
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Operated specialized tools, instruments and equipment for tests and maintenance.
- Retained tank levels and flow rates to meet water demand.
Meter Reading Technician/Plumber
Water and Sewage Company
Beanfield, Vieux-Fort
01.2010 - Current
- Reading and recording of government, major consumers and customers monthly meter readings
- Assisting with customer complaints and queries
- Repairing damaged service lines
- Assisting the supervisor with his duties
- Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems.
- Measured, threaded and cut materials to correct angles.
- Communicated with customers to provide recommendations on repairs, determine project estimation costs and define project completion dates.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
- Worked with certified pipe welders by providing accurate pipe preparation and fitting.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components and equipment.
- Offered guidance and training to junior team members.
- Requisitioned tools and equipment to select type and size of pipes needed for projects.
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
- Prepared detailed records of all project tasks from start to finish.
- Expanded trade knowledge by networking with colleagues and participating in courses and seminars.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
Passenger Service Agent
Caribbean Dispatch Services Limited
Beanfield
01.2002 - 01.2010
- Daily flight operations and passenger service
- Provide travel information to passengers
- Check for fraudulent documents
- Make reservations for passengers
- Issue tickets
- Have held a position as Accounts & Payroll Clerk for a period of 6 months
- Oversaw ticketing, gate and ramp services.
- Checked in luggage and confirmed all carry-on items met federal guidelines.
- Monitored security and maintained operational protocols.
- Tagged baggage and routed to appropriate location for loading and screening.
- Announced flight status updates and information about gate changes over PA system.
- Prepared customer invoices, accepted payments and processed refund and cancellation requests.
- Provided high level of customer service to each person by engaging customer and using active listening and effective interpersonal skills.
Bank Teller
Bank of St. Lucia Hewanorra Airport
Vieux-Fort
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Pay money to customers according to advice slips, cheques or negotiable documents, and debit customers' accounts
- Accept money or cheques deposited by customers, verify records and receipts, and credit customers' accounts
- Conduct foreign currency transactions for overseas travelers
- Provide change and cash cheques
- Record transactions
- Answer customer inquiries
- Open and close accounts for customers
- Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges and interest rates.
- Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications and signing up for new services.
- Turned in excess cash to maintain drawer security.
- Removed mutilated currency from circulation.
- Built and strengthened customer relationships by leveraging excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Counted and packaged currency and coins.
- Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
Customs Broker
Express Customs Brokerage
Vieux-Fort
01.2001 - 12.2001
- Receive, prepare and process import documents
- Advise on tariff classifications, tariff concessions, appraisals and overseas trade enquiries
- Provide information to importers on customs tariffs including rates of duty and the methods of goods clearance
- Work with the Customs & Excise department, St
- Lucia and other government authorities on the correct clearance of goods through customs and quarantine
- Lawfully cleared merchandise through customs per client and government requirements.
- Calculated daily exchange rates and taxes due for goods and commodities.
Education
Watershed Management
Institute of Water Research, Michigan
Michigan USA 05.2017 - 01.2018
Certificate in IT Esssentials: PC Hardware and Software - PC Maintenance
University of The West Indies ,Open Campus
Morne Fortune 05.2017 - 01.2018
National Enrichment and Learning Programme VFort - undefined
09.2013 - 12.2013
Diploma - Business Studies
Sir Arthur Lewis Community College VFort
01.1998 - 01.2000
CXC General Proficiency – 7 - undefined
Vieux-Fort Comprehensive Secondary School VFort
01.1991 - 01.1996
Skills
Analyzing water quality
Sample collecting
Water treatment operations
Preparing reports
Documentation skills
Stamp Collecting
Started from about age 12. Collecting takes you to a place of peace and comfort as this hobby requires patience and passion to see beyond a piece of paper. Each stamp tells a story in time and opens up a whole new World in time.
Timeline
Plant Operator/Water Technician
Water and Sewage Company
01.2019 - Current
Watershed Management
Institute of Water Research, Michigan
05.2017 - 01.2018
Certificate in IT Esssentials: PC Hardware and Software - PC Maintenance
University of The West Indies ,Open Campus
05.2017 - 01.2018
National Enrichment and Learning Programme VFort - undefined
09.2013 - 12.2013
Meter Reading Technician/Plumber
Water and Sewage Company
01.2010 - Current
Passenger Service Agent
Caribbean Dispatch Services Limited
01.2002 - 01.2010
Bank Teller
Bank of St. Lucia Hewanorra Airport
01.2001 - 01.2002
Customs Broker
Express Customs Brokerage
01.2001 - 12.2001
Diploma - Business Studies
Sir Arthur Lewis Community College VFort
01.1998 - 01.2000
CXC General Proficiency – 7 - undefined
Vieux-Fort Comprehensive Secondary School VFort
01.1991 - 01.1996