Jacob Hoekstra
Summary
Professional with ten plus years in Wastewater treatment, Demonstrates strong ability to monitor and manage complex systems, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Known for excellent teamwork, adaptability, and results-driven approach. Highly skilled in troubleshooting, Health and safety, and process optimization, consistently delivering reliable and efficient performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Treatment Plant Operator
Ubran Utilities
04.2024 - Current
- Maintained open lines of communication with supervisors regarding any issues or concerns related to plant operations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to implement process improvements, increasing overall plant performance.
- Educated facility staff on proper waste disposal methods, reducing instances of hazardous spills or contamination events.
- Assisted in the training and development of new Wastewater Technicians, sharing expertise to ensure successful onboarding.
- Contributed to permit renewals and help push forward new LOTTO procedures.
Waste Water Technician
Dunedin City Council
01.2015 - Current
- Stand in Plant Supervisor when required.
- Competent at troubleshooting issues using computer systems such as SCADA.
- Up to date information technology skills.
- Partaking in onsite mechanical investigations when problems arise.
- Proactive and preventative maintenance.
- Passionate about health and safety in the workplace in which I am a current health and safety representative.
- Committed to upholding values of trustworthiness and dependability.
- Can work both independently and as part of a team.
- Team teaching and educating new staff.
- Current Up-To-Date Training Courses:
- Hazard and Risk Management & Permit To Work
- Management and Handling of Hazardous Substances
- Confined Space and Gas Detection
- Gantry Crane Overhead
- Hazard and Risk Management
- Height Safety
- Health and Safety Rep training
- Chemical Handling & Spill Management
- Truck Loader Crane
- Gantry Overhead Crane
- Prevention of Back Injury
- Fire and Emergency Warden
- Permit to Work Issuer
- Permit to Work Receiver
- Four Wheel Drive Training
- Forklift License F Endorsement
- Anti-skid Drive Training
- Weed Spraying Course
Cook
KFC
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Cooked chicken.
- Serve customers.
- Respond to customer complaints.
Education
Diploma - Wastewater Treatment
Connexis Infrastructure Training
New Zealand02-2024
New Zealand Certificate - Wastewater Treatment
Connexis Infrastructure Training
New Zealand06-2015
Skills
- Hard Worker
- Committed
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- System monitoring
- health and safety
- Hazardous materials management
Timeline
Treatment Plant Operator
Ubran Utilities
04.2024 - Current
Waste Water Technician
Dunedin City Council
01.2015 - Current
Cook
KFC
01.2012 - 01.2014
Diploma - Wastewater Treatment
Connexis Infrastructure Training
New Zealand Certificate - Wastewater Treatment
Connexis Infrastructure Training
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