Melissa Kenchiova
Phoenix
Summary
I am searching for my next long term career position as a Senior Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator. I am passionate about our environment which is why I want to make sure I find the overall best fit where I can stay dedicated to a facility long term. With a growing world population and devastating effects on our Earth from pollution, contamination, improper disposal of human garbage and waste I believe we in this industry are the unsung superheros. I believe the best career for my future will be at the City of Phoenix's 91st Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Highway Maintenance
Arizona Department of Transportation
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Performed roadside landscaping such as clearing weeds, planting and trimming trees
- Completed preventative maintenance on vehicles and heavy equipment
- Studying to complete Plumbing Certification
Owner
Kenchiova Construction Clean Up
05.2018 - 06.2023
- Completed bid proposals for both commercial and residential properties
- Planned, scheduled, or coordinated construction project activities to meet deadlines
Operations Supervisor
Pinetop/Lakeside Sanitary District
04.2002 - 07.2020
- 6 years as Operation Supervisor managing a team of 15 employees
- Biosolids crew leader - operating biomass co-composting machine
- Grade 4 waste water treatment cert.
- Managed, performed, & documented sampling schedules to ensure compliance with APP & AZPDES -as well as timely inspections & routine annual maintenance
- Analyzed laboratory results and reported to the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
- Upheld strict maintenance of pumps, motors, conveyor, trommels, air compressors, and sludge drying equipment
- Managed daily operations for a total of 18 years to ensure optimal facility performance, smooth workflows, timely completion of employee schedules & tasks whilst staying on cal 24 hours a day for emergency SCADA alerts
Education
Grade 4 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator -
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
Phoenix, Arizona02.2026
Grade 3 Collection System Operator -
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
Phoenix, Arizona02.2026
Grade 2 Water Treatment Plant Operator -
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
Phoenix, Arizona02.2026
Associates Degree of Applied Science -
Pima Community College
Tucson, Arizona12.2024
CDL Permit -
Phoenix Truck Driving Institute
Phoenix, Arizona12.2024
Plumbing Certificate -
Rio Salado College
Phoenix, Arizona12.2023
Skills
- Expert- WWTP Operations
- Composting
- Partnered with Waste Management at annual PHX Golf Open ~ 4 consecutive years from the 1st grand opening debut
- Arizona Recycling Advisory Board
Locations
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Show Low, Arizona
- Lakeside, Arizona
- Tucson, Arizona
Timeline
Highway Maintenance
Arizona Department of Transportation
12.2023 - 06.2024
Owner
Kenchiova Construction Clean Up
05.2018 - 06.2023
Operations Supervisor
Pinetop/Lakeside Sanitary District
04.2002 - 07.2020
Grade 3 Collection System Operator -
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
Grade 2 Water Treatment Plant Operator -
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
Associates Degree of Applied Science -
Pima Community College
CDL Permit -
Phoenix Truck Driving Institute
Plumbing Certificate -
Rio Salado College
Grade 4 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator -
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
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