1. Kristofer Gushlaw
5215 North Catherine Street
Plattsburgh, New York, 12901
518-637-3148
gushlawkris@gmail.com
W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
CITY OF PLATTSBURGH WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, Plattsburgh, NY
Assistant Chief Plant Operator (Manager), Oct 2014 – Present
• Develop business methods and procedures, including inventory systems, file systems, and office systems.
• Study and analyze information about alternative courses of action to determine which plan will offer the
best outcomes.
• Prepare management reports defining and evaluating problems and recommending solutions.
• Observe the current system in operation and gather and analyze information about each of the parts of
component problems, using a variety of sources.
• Analyze information obtained from laboratory tests to conceptualize and define operational problems.
• Collaborate with others in the organization to ensure successful implementation of chosen problem
solutions.
• Define data requirements and gather and validate information, applying judgment and statistical tests.
• Direct and coordinate plant workers engaged in routine operations and maintenance activities.
Wastewater Operator, Nov 2011 – Oct 2014
• Add chemicals such as chlorine to disinfect and deodorize wastewater.
• Inspect equipment or monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirements
and detect malfunctions.
• Collect and test water and sewage samples, using laboratory test equipment.
• Record operational data, personnel attendance, and meter readings on specified forms.
• Operate and adjust controls on equipment to effectively treat sewage.
• Compile and interpret results of laboratory tests and analyses.
• Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests, and analyses, using techniques such as physical or
chemical separation techniques, or microscopy.
• Conduct chemical or physical laboratory tests to assist plant operators in making wastewater treatment
decisions.
• Provide and maintain a safe work environment by participating in safety programs.
• Write technical reports or prepare graphs to document experimental results.
E D U C A T I O N
SUNY Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh, NY
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Minor in Chemistry, Dec 2010
A D D I T I O N A L S K I L L S
• SCADA programming, troubleshooting, and implementation.
• Exceptional computer skills such as virus identification and removal, software and hardware installation
and troubleshooting, and networking.
• Project management, budget preparation, and inventory auditing.
• 4A NYS Wastewater Operating License.
5215 North Catherine Street Plattsburgh, New York, 12901 518-637-3148 gushlawkris@gmail.com