James (Jim) Soper
Richmond
Summary
Responsible Operator bringing many years of industry experience. Intricate focus on productivity and quality objectives. Knowledgeable about materials, components, and finished projects to jump into any position with ease.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Operator
NineStar Connect
Greenfield
01.2019 - Current
- Overseeing operations of all NineStar water/wastewater plants.
- Supervisor of two employees.
- Inspection of new services and other contractor work.
Project Manager
Triad Engineering
Lawrence
06.2014 - 01.2019
- Inspection of contractor work and weekly verification of completed work under USDA guidelines.
- System/plant start ups.
- Troubleshooting of plant/system problems.
- Attend Board meetings and present construction updates.
- Address concerns of Council, business and residents.
Circuit Rider to Executive Director
Alliance of Indiana Rural Water
Franklin
09.1999 - 01.2014
- Assisted water/wastewater systems across Indiana
- Developed and taught training sessions for operators, managers and board members
- Lobbied at the State and Federal levels
- Supervised 10 employees
- Oversaw a 1 million dollar budget.
Town Manager
Town of Centerville, Indiana
Centerville
08.1999 - 08.1999
- Managed day to day operations of the electric, street, trash collection, water and wastewater departments
- Developed five and ten year plans
- Assisted with developing fiscal budgets.
Laborer to Utility Superintendent
Town of Hagerstown,Indiana
Hagerstown
03.1982 - 07.1996
- Worked in the electric, street, water and wastewater departments Developed
- Obtained water and wastewater certifications
- Oversaw daily operations of the cemetery, electric, street, water and wastewater departments Developed five
- Developed five and ten year plans
Education
Water DSL And WT3, Wastewater Class 2 - Water Certification Training
Indiana American Water Association
Richmond, IN 05.1986 - 05.1986
Centerville Junior/Senior High School
Centerville , INSkills
- Water quality management
- Wastewater treatment
- Plant operations oversight
- Safety compliance monitoring
Timeline
Lead Operator
NineStar Connect
01.2019 - Current
Project Manager
Triad Engineering
06.2014 - 01.2019
Circuit Rider to Executive Director
Alliance of Indiana Rural Water
09.1999 - 01.2014
Town Manager
Town of Centerville, Indiana
08.1999 - 08.1999
Water DSL And WT3, Wastewater Class 2 - Water Certification Training
Indiana American Water Association
05.1986 - 05.1986
Laborer to Utility Superintendent
Town of Hagerstown,Indiana
03.1982 - 07.1996
Centerville Junior/Senior High School