RAJ MASANI
Wastewater Treatment Operator and Consultant
Gujarat
Summary
Dynamic Wastewater Treatment operator and consultant with proven expertise, excelling in advanced water quality improvements and regulatory compliance. Skilled in SCADA and sample collection, I effectively troubleshoot operational challenges while fostering teamwork and leadership. Committed to enhancing treatment processes, I successfully implemented innovative technologies to optimize performance and efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wastewater Treatment Technician
Maple Leaf Foods
Hamilton
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Performing all operational, critical routines, and preventative maintenance duties as assigned, including maintaining and monitoring wastewater treatment processes, equipment, and facilities.
- Identify and take corrective actions to operating problems in the treatment plant.
- Maintain comprehensive records and reports on WWTP performance, including water quality, chemical usage, and regulatory compliance; ensure effluent discharge meets all municipal and environmental standards.
- Perform in-house laboratory tests required by the City of Hamilton discharge permits.
- Developed budgets for wastewater plant technologies and chemicals using SAP for approval.
- Continuously improved wastewater treatment systems by implementing advanced and modern technologies to enhance water quality.
- Installed the Nanobubble Generator and Hydro-Flow unit to significantly enhance water quality within three months of tenure.
- Consulted on the use of polymers in wastewater treatment to enhance water quality, conducting multiple jar tests to determine optimal dosing.
Wastewater Treatment Operator/Mechanic
Ontario Clean Water Agency
Paris
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Operating and maintaining wastewater treatment plant classification, Class 2, by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Ontario.
- Monitoring and operating processes using SCADA.
- Conducts regularly scheduled, ad hoc inspections of the facilities, their processes, and equipment to ensure that all are operating within established parameters.
- Collect and analyze water, wastewater, and chemical samples for process control and compliance.
- Successfully operated the dewatering centrifuge. Sanitation duties, as assigned.
Wastewater Treatment Operator
Silani Sweet Cheese Ltd
Schomberg
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Individually operating wastewater (activated sludge) treatment plant classification, Class 3, by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Ontario.
- Ensure COD, BOD, TSS, and E.Coli, phosphorus, and ammonia levels meet regulatory standards.
- Monitoring and operating processes using SCADA and PLC.
- Operate pumps, valves, and blowers to regulate treatment flow; perform preventive maintenance on filters, UV systems, dosing pumps, and other equipment using appropriate tools.
- Troubleshoot operational issues, perform corrective actions, manage waste and wastewater collection, and assist in sludge transport for advanced treatment.
- Creating purchase orders, ordering chemicals, and other necessary supplies for the plant.
Laboratory Technician
Bureau Veritas
Mississauga
08.2021 - 10.2023
- Collect and test incoming water samples to determine treatment needs; operate, monitor, and troubleshoot the water treatment plant and processes
- Collect water samples from the effluent, and submit samples for laboratory analysis to ensure the system operates within compliance with local and provincial regulations.
- Collect environmental and drinking water samples per client needs, and in compliance with Ontario Reg. 128/04, 129/04, and the Safe Drinking Water Act.
- Ensure all equipment is properly maintained and sufficient supplies are retained on hand for treatment.
- Professionally represent Bureau Veritas on all client sites, and look for ways to expand services and increase efficiencies.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Environmental Science Technician
Sheridan College
Brampton, ON04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
St Xavier's College
Ahmedabad04.2019
Skills
- Documentation & Recordkeeping Sample Collection & Inspection pH Testing
- Troubleshooting Quality Assurance Laboratory Safety & Compliance (SDWA, Ontario Regs)
- LIMS & SCADA Proficiency Microsoft Office Proficiency Testing
- Leadership Team Building Project Management
Certification
- Licensed drinking and wastewater operator, 10/31/25, 90093696
- Undergraduate student researcher, 'Yeast starter as a biotechnological tool for reducing copper content in wine.
- Six Sigma White Belt Certification.
- Standard First Aid & CPR/AED - Red Cross
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Wastewater Treatment Technician
Maple Leaf Foods
01.2024 - 04.2025
Wastewater Treatment Operator/Mechanic
Ontario Clean Water Agency
01.2024 - 02.2024
Wastewater Treatment Operator
Silani Sweet Cheese Ltd
10.2023 - 01.2024
Laboratory Technician
Bureau Veritas
08.2021 - 10.2023
Post Graduate Diploma - Environmental Science Technician
Sheridan College
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
St Xavier's College
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