Water and Wastewater Professional

• 24 years in municipal and industrial water and wastewater operations
• Focus on safe, reliable plant performance
• Strength in troubleshooting, commissioning, and optimization
• Proven mentor for operators and supervisors
• Experience in remote and high-demand environments

David Graham brings 24 years of hands-on experience across water treatment, wastewater treatment, and distribution systems. His work centres on stable operations, regulatory compliance, and practical problem-solving in municipal, industrial, and remote settings.

David specializes in troubleshooting, commissioning, and process optimization. His work has delivered measurable results, including $110,000 in annual chemical cost savings at a Class II water treatment plant through targeted operational changes. He develops and implements standard operating procedures that support consistent performance, operator clarity, and safe work practices.

His career includes senior operational roles with municipal utilities, industrial operators, and mobile treatment providers. He has supported plant start-ups, upgrades, and day-to-day operations, including supervision of mobile reverse osmosis, multimedia filtration, and ion exchange systems producing up to 600 gpm for boiler feed water and groundwater treatment.

David holds Alberta certifications in Class IV Water Treatment, Class IV Water Distribution, and Class III Wastewater Treatment. His education includes diplomas in Environmental Technician and Chemical Engineering Technology, plus a Laboratory Assistant Certificate from Loyalist College in Belleville, Ontario.

Safety shapes David’s leadership approach. He mentors operators, supports skills development, and integrates safety planning into routine and emergency operations. His operational experience includes deployment support in Afghanistan and Iraq, where he operated containerized reverse osmosis water purification units for coalition forces. His service was recognized with the Canadian General Service Medal with ISAF Bar.

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