The RESOURCESUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT NORTH AMERICA’S MAGAZINE
1st Quarter 2015
ARE YOU READYFOR THERESOURCE REVOLUTION?
01 CEO MESSAGE
02 ONE ON ONE WITH BERTRAND CAMUS
06 WELCOME TO THE REVOLUTION
08 EMPLOYEE EXCELLENCE IS MADE CRYSTAL CLEAR
12 PROJECT SPOTLIGHT ON DEGREMONT
14 ARE YOU READY TO BE AWESOME!
16 EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
18 EMPLOYEES ON THE MOVE
19 EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
20 INDUSTRY PAPERS & PRESENTATIONS
21 INDUSTRY AWARDS & RECOGNITION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
They also reflect a level of ingenuity that we’ve come to
expect from each other. Yet, lest we take such things for
granted, it’s important that we take time out to acknowledge
them—which brings me to my next point. Each year SENA
recognizes employees who contribute to helping us achieve
our corporate mission. Some do so by making our work
environment safer, more efficient or more sustainable, others,
by fulfilling our commitment to corporate social responsibility
or by demonstrating exemplary alignment with our five values:
commitment, drive, integrity, courage and unity. Read about
today’s winners on page eight.
Think the winners are awesome? Know some others?
Well, there’s another way to recognize employees for their
contributions. It’s called the AWESOME Recognition Program and
it rewards employees based on their AWESOME actions. See
page fourteen for more details.
Resourcefully yours,
Bertrand
BERTRAND CAMUSChief Executive OfficerSUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT NORTH AMERICA
CEO MESSAGE
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Dear Colleague:
Never before in our company’s history have we been more
connected—and never before have we needed to be. Today, we are
living at the dawn of the Resource Revolution, an era in which it is
incumbent upon us to share our strengths to protect our dwindling
natural resources. We must do this by reducing use, yes, but also by
making the most of what we do use.
Because all natural resources are ultimately connected—the water
we drink, trees we fell, minerals we extract, and air we breathe—we
must respond collectively with this in mind.
Under our new company brand, SUEZ Environnement, we reaffirm
our global stewardship of water, air, biodiversity, energy, and recycled
raw materials. And we commit ourselves to helping others become
environmental stewards, as well.
This commitment will be the central focus of this magazine,
renamed The RESOURCE. Take, for example, the page 12 story of
Targa Resources, a Gulf Coast energy producer. Targa struggled with
the operation of its boiler feed water system and required near- and
long-term solutions to keep the plant operational while protecting
the environment. As you will read, Degrémont’s service team crafted
cost-effective, custom solutions that reflect immense dedication
and creativity.
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ONE ON ONE WITH BERTRAND CAMUS
BC: The answer is partly in your question. Over the years we’ve
expanded our service offerings, acquired businesses and became a
global entity. Our different brands—including the United Water and
SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT brands—reflect a history of growth. We’re
a single company that can pretty much do it all when it comes to
water, wastewater and solid waste management. But to outsiders
we sometimes look more like a mix of business offerings, a sort of
Pinterest of best practices. In reality, we are one company operating
with singular goal: to generate together a secure, resourceful future
for all. Therefore, we are moving from a group structured around
two main activities—water and waste—to an integrated group
specializing in the sustainable management of resources.
RM: And that brand?
BC: SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT.
RM: OK, but why now? What’s the urgency to rebrand?
BC: Well, we don’t want to let another day pass with any uncertainty
attached to our brand. We want our clients and potential clients to
be perfectly clear about our mission and our capabilities. But that’s
not the urgency that’s driving the rebranding.
THE RESOURCE MAGAZINE SAT DOWN WITH SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT NORTH AMERICA CEO BERTRAND CAMUS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND WHY WE ARE LAUNCHING A UNIFIED BRAND. THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE NEW BRAND WAS MADE RECENTLY THE NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AS PART OF THE RESOURCE REVOLUTION TOUR, GLOBALLY LED BY SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT.
RM: United Water, Degrémont, Utility Service Group, SENA Waste Services and SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT have been
different brands for several years. Why do we need another brand? And why now?
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“THE WORLD IS CHANGING HERE AND NOW. IT’S HAPPENING DRAMATICALLY, SOMETIMES VIOLENTLY, AND WITHOUT APOLOGY. THE ONLY QUESTION IS WHETHER IT WILL BE SOMETHING THAT HAPPENS TO US OR SOMETHING THAT HAPPENS BY US.”
RM: So, we’re not just changing the brand, we’re
changing the company?
BC: We need to always be changing the company. We need to
always be thinking about the big picture. So, rather than thinking
about discrete business operations—for example, one that treats
industrial discharges, one that repairs water tanks, one that
produces drinking water, and another that sorts and recycles
solid waste—we need to think about how one affects the other.
And we need to do that as part of a circular economy.
RM: What is, then?
BC: It’s literally the world around us. The world is changing here and
now. It’s happening dramatically, sometimes violently, and without
apology. The only question is whether it will be something that
happens to us or something that happens by us. If it happens to us,
it will be in the form of Hurricane Sandy. We will be forced to change
at the hands of devastating disasters that disrupt and displace. If
change happens by us, however, our generation can completely
reimagine the way that our communities and businesses relate to
the resources on which we depend.
Above: SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT North America CEO Bertrand Camus addresses employees at the annual Managers Conference explaining the company’s singular goal: to generate together a secure, resourceful future for all.
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To put it simply, we are embracing and supporting Southern
California’s 2020 goal to gain independence from imported water, for
if a circular model is less dependent, it is also more sustainable.
As you know, in cities like Edmonton, Canada, and others throughout
the world, we do something similar with what used to be called
trash. Today, more than nine out of 10 homeowners in Edmonton
voluntarily sort up to 60 percent of their household waste for
recycling and composting, instead of it winding up in a landfill.
Through our unique partnership, their domestic waste is either
transformed into energy, made into pulp for recycled paper or
into plastics for electronic components. The Edmonton Materials
Recovery Centre is the largest in North America and a strong
part of our global waste management services, which every year
transforms 44 million tons of material from waste into wealth
throughout the world.
RM: Please explain the circular economy concept?
BC: The concept is simple—but not easy. It’s the guiding
principle that we must do our part to create a world where
waste becomes a resource. We must help bend our linear
relationship with resources into a circular one. We must evolve
from a culture of take, make, dispose to an economy of reduce,
recover, recycle.
RM: And that’s good for the people of Southern
California.
BC: And the people of Northern California, and the people who
rely on the Colorado River for drinking water and irrigation,
because in both cases they still pump and transport too much
water southward. It’s also good for people around the globe who
use West Basin as a model.
ONE ON ONE WITH BERTRAND CAMUS
Above: Today, more than nine out of 10 homeowners in Edmonton voluntarily sort up to 60 percent of their household waste for recycling and composting, diverting that waste from landfill.
Above: We must help bend our linear relationship with resources into a circular one. We must evolve from a culture of take, make, dispose to an economy of reduce, recover, recycle. Just like we have been achieving for the last 20 years with our partner, the West Basin Municipal Water District in Los Angeles, CA. Our partnership has recycled more than 150 billion gallons of water.
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RM: So, how do we promote this Resource Revolution?
BC: For any revolution to take hold, there needs to be
collaboration. It’s the same with the Resource Revolution. We
are talking about a cultural change that concerns each one of
us. And there is no way that a change of this magnitude can be
achieved today without everyone—citizens, governments and
business—working together. Collaboration is crucial. That is why
we started the nation’s largest public-private partnership for
environmental services in Nassau County, Long Island, serving
1.2 million inhabitants. Faced with a devastated ecosystem
from poor performance of their wastewater treatment plants,
and further damage from Hurricane Sandy, local environmental
leaders and their government came together to demand new
kinds of infrastructure and investment, alike. Now, environmental
leaders, civic groups, government and SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT,
together are working toward a collective vision of healthy and
vibrant Long Island waterways, where residents and visitors can
once again enjoy activities like fishing and clamming. m
RM: If people are already benefiting from this circular way
of doing things, how is this a revolution?
BC: Because relatively few people and businesses are operating in
a circular manner. We are at the beginning of a Resource Revolution.
Just as the invention of the first steam engine in the early 18th
century marked the beginning of the Industrial Revolution and the
onset of computer and ATM use in the 1980s marked the start of
the Digital Revolution, the introduction of the wastewater recycling
plants, however successful, marks the beginning of the Resource
Revolution.
WHEN YOU WENT TO BED LAST NIGHT, YOU PROBABLY DIDN’T THINK YOU’D WAKE UP TO A REVOLUTION. BUT YOU HAVE. IT’S CALLED THE RESOURCE REVOLUTION, AND IT’S AS REAL AS THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION AND THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION. PERHAPS THE BIGGEST DIFFERENCE WITH THIS REVOLUTION IS THAT, AS AN EMPLOYEE OF THIS COMPANY, YOU’RE LEADING IT.
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WELCOME TO THE REVOLUTION
“We define the resource revolution as one similar to other
revolutions that have come before us,” says Bertrand Camus,
CEO of United Water and SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT. “Digital was
once separate from regular business, and now it is intrinsic
in everything businesses do. Are there any businesses that
don’t use computers,
the Internet? Resource
management was once
an issue of corporate
responsibility; it is
becoming essential
to planning, risk
management for
household, cities and
businesses alike. We
are at that tipping point.
Today is an exciting time
in our company’s 150-
year history.”
In practical terms, it
means that United
Water, Degrémont,
Utility Service Group,
SENA Waste Services
and 40 other water
and waste experts are
joining forces to become
a single company that
is positioned to lead the revolution. That’s one company on five
continents, and with nearly 80,000 employees.
This strategic shift is designed to provide our local operations with
greater access to our global network of innovators in water and
waste recovery and recycling. This means you are now more than
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an employee of a water or a waste company; you
are a local representative of a global company that is
becoming more integrated.
A change in logo and name will happen over the
next year. No actions are to be taken on this without
first consulting corporate communications and
procurement.
On a day-to-day basis, the company’s primary
strategy remains to grow, excel and engage. We will
do this by investing $2 billion in North America’s
infrastructure during the next five years and by
deploying smart meters to measure the water service
provided to more than three million people. Both
tactics will reduce water loss.
We will also double our commitment to solid-waste
recovery and recycling across the continent. And we
will help American energy companies—collectively,
the number one global producer of oil, natural
gas and wind power—balance profitability with
sustainability and leading water stewardship. m
“WE MUST ALL DO OUR PART TO CREATE A WORLD WITHOUT WASTE,”
SAYS CAMUS. “WE MUST HELP BEND OUR LINEAR RELATIONSHIP WITH
RESOURCES INTO A CIRCULAR ONE. WE MUST ACT ON THE PRINCIPLE THAT
WASTE PRODUCED BY SOME CAN BECOME RAW MATERIALS FOR OTHERS.”
EMPLOYEE EXCELLENCE IS MADE CRYSTAL CLEAR EACH YEAR SENA RECOGNIZES EMPLOYEES WHO CONTRIBUTE TO HELPING US ACHIEVE OUR CORPORATE MISSION. WHETHER IS IT BY MAKING OUR WORK ENVIRONMENT SAFER, MORE EFFICIENT OR MORE SUSTAINABLE, FULFILLING OUR COMMITMENT TO CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR DEMONSTRATING EXEMPLARY ALIGNMENT WITH OUR FIVE VALUES: COMMITMENT, DRIVE, INTEGRITY, COURAGE AND UNITY. JOIN US IN CONGRATULATING THE WINNERS!
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CEO Excellence Award
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/01/ The CEO Excellence Award was given to Gary Albertson and Patrick Cairo for their dedication towards excellence in securing and executing the company’s historic 20-year, $1.2 billion contract for wastewater operations and maintenance with Nassau County, NY.
/02/ The SENA Innovation Awards recognized seven innovators and their teams who have contributed to more efficient and effective ways for us to perform our day-to-day work.
• Jason Saylor from Utility Service Group for creating a temporary water solution for water tank maintenance availability
• Ed Faust from Utility Service Group for the green blasting initiative
• Seho Chang for integrated field data collection with tablet devices in West Basin, CA
• Brian Devries and Keith Cartnick for the ChemTracker tool
• Rudy Labban from Degremont for the ballasted clarifier: extreme rate tertiary clarification
• Nick Curcio for the design and management of district metered areas in Westchester and New Rochelle, NY
• Chris Brophy (not pictured) for his energy demand response management in New Jersey
/03/ The Environment, Health & Safety Awards recognized operations that demonstrated leadership, dedication and vision to achieve EHS excellence.
There was a tie for the Outstanding Transformation Award, with both locations being recognized for their leadership in changing employee culture and mindset while creating a safe work environment for all.
• John Hroncich and Mike Leahy were recognized for Jersey City, NJ
• Jim Mastrokalos was recognized for New Jersey Mid-Atlantic South
The EHS Champion Award was presented to Chris Graziano and United Water New York for exemplifying the total EHS package
The Environmental Steward Award went to Mickey Nowak and the Springfield, MA team for their all-encompassing commitment to protecting the local environment
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/03/
SENA Innovation Awards
Environment, Health & Safety Awards
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EMPLOYEE EXCELLENCE IS MADE CRYSTAL CLEAR EACH YEAR SENA RECOGNIZES EMPLOYEES WHO CONTRIBUTE TO HELPING US ACHIEVE OUR CORPORATE MISSION. WHETHER IS IT BY MAKING OUR WORK ENVIRONMENT SAFER, MORE EFFICIENT OR MORE SUSTAINABLE, FULFILLING OUR COMMITMENT TO CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR DEMONSTRATING EXEMPLARY ALIGNMENT WITH OUR FIVE VALUES: COMMITMENT, DRIVE, INTEGRITY, COURAGE AND UNITY. JOIN US IN CONGRATULATING THE WINNERS!
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The Bergis Mamudi Diversity & Inclusion Awards were given in two categories: Workforce and Community.
/04/ The Generation Lynk Business Resource Group was recognized with the Workforce Award for successfully demonstrating how sharing skills and knowledge across employee generations provides creative solutions to business challenges. Pictured are Charlene Viger, David Stanton, Alex Noriega, Bob Iacullo, Jared Patrice and Anna Maria Brennan.
/05/ The Community Award runner-ups went to Holyoke, MA for their community service project designed to develop environmentally-literate fifth graders. Pictured are Mary Campbell, Val Partyka, Kevin Elliott, Kevin Lukasiewicz, Michael Burke and Anna Maria Brennan.
/06/ The Community Award recognized Jane Kunka for showing New Jersey Mid-Atlantic South how to help others promote quality of life at work and by encouraging employees, regardless of background, to give their all, both on the job and in their communities
A Community Award runner-up also went to Marshall Thompson from United Water Idaho for his work with the United Veterans Network Business Resource Group. Pictured are Anna Maria Brennan, Marshall Thompson, Jane Kunka, Michael Burke, Marie Waugh and Bob Iacullo.
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The Bergis Mamudi Diversity & Inclusion Awards
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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT ON DEGREMONT
H2O ON THE GO…Energy producers well understand that water plays a crucial role in their plant’s
operation. As a part of their production process, many industrial clients use
large amounts of high-purity water that must be “fed” to boilers in order to
generate steam that eventually powers their turbines. Treatment of boiler
feed water is extremely critical, as many problems can result from the use
of untreated water in extreme pressure and temperature environments; this
includes lower efficiency in terms of heat transfer, overheating, damage, and
risks of fouling and corrosion.
When Targa Resources, a Gulf Coast energy producer, struggled with the
operation of their boiler feed water system, they were keenly aware that they
were facing a major operational challenge that required immediate attention.
The issue forced the Gulf-Coast producer to source a temporary solution, using
mobile demineralizers just to keep up with production. The Degrémont team
went into action and formulated a highly cost effective and mid-term solution
using MobilePRO™ Outsourcing filtration and reverse osmosis assets to quickly
and economically produce boiler feed water. A fully equipped mobile truck was
installed on-site and quickly succeeded in getting the plant up and running with
the quantity and quality of water that the customer required.
Having alleviated an urgent water issue with a temporary service solution,
Targa challenged the Degrémont team to propose system options to resolve
their feed water needs for the long-term. Targa made the commitment to
invest in a sustainable custom-engineered solution and a new system, built
at Degrémont’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Salt Lake City, is
expected to be operational by the end of March. The team is additionally in
discussions with Targa for an operating and service contract to help ensure
that Targa continues to receive the quantity and quality of water needed to
keep their industrial gas processing plant running at optimal levels. From a
quick and efficient response to an emergency situation, a new, long-term client
partnership has been forged.
Moreover, Degrémont is in discussions with Targa for a long term operating and
service contract to ensure Targa continues to receive the quantity and quality of
water needed to keep their industrial gas processing plant running. m
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Above: A fully equipped mobile truck, MobilePRO™ was the perfect technical solution to provide the quantity and quality of water needed to keep our client’s industrial gas processing plant running.
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RECOGNIZING OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
ARE YOU READY TO BE AWESOME?AWESOME IS AN EXCITING NEW WAY TO RECOGNIZE UNITED WATER AND SENA WASTE SERVICES EMPLOYEES. THIS PROGRAM IS INTENDED FOR YOU TO BE RECOGNIZED FOR YOUR EXEMPLARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMPANY’S WE ARE UNITED STRATEGIC INITIATIVE TO EXCEL, GROW AND ENGAGE AND FOR YOU TO RECOGNIZE YOUR PEERS FOR THEIR GOOD WORK.
AWESOME is an easy and rewarding online platform that serves as a one-stop venue to recognize excellence at SENA.
In essence, AWESOME is the go-to place as we all work together to acknowledge our values, behaviors, and strategic
objectives while placing special focus on AWESOME innovation, customer service, collaboration, and community
involvement. There’s no doubt that AWESOME is going to inspire some powerful performances.
Employees at all levels of the company have the opportunity to recognize any employee through the AWESOME Recognition Program. This points-based system, which can be accessed from your computers or mobile devices,
provides a variety of ways to recognize employees, such as “Awesome Thank You” and “On-The-Spot” recognition.
Visit the site to learn more.
I’d Like to Recognize: Use this tool to begin the recognition process.
Let your co-workers know you appreciate what an AWESOME job
they’re doing!
Resource Center: Check here for training materials and
other elements.
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ARE YOU READY TO BE AWESOME?
1. Go to awesome.performnet.com
2. Enter your full employee ID number (include preceding zeros)
3. Enter the generic password: United123
4. You will be prompted to change the password
5. Once you have logged-in, you may also want to:
- Upload a picture (selfies work), and answer profile questions on your profile page
- Start sending “AWESOME Thanks” to your fellow employees
- Surf the AWESOME site and click away!!!
LOG-IN TODAY!
If you have any questions about how to use the AWESOME website, please contact the HRESC: 877-303-3504 [email protected]
On The Spot Cards: If your manager recognized exceptional behavior spontaneously with an “On The Spot Card” enter that card number here.
This is your custom profile area. You can upload a photo of yourself, or an avatar.
You can see your accumulated points at-a-glance!
Public Recognition: View the most current recognitions sent between co-workers.
How have you taken control of your career path and driven your development? Effective communication is an important element of success
and I have worked diligently to improve my communication
skills over the years. One of my responsibilities is enforcing
policy which isn’t always welcomed with open arms. I try to use
humor to connect with people on a personal level, while gaining
their respect on a professional level. I also lead by example
and surround myself with a talented team that work together to
achieve our annual goals.
How has United Water helped you with your career path?United Water has supported and enabled me to progress in
my career, based on my abilities. Years back, I was given an
opportunity to advance into a position that even I wasn’t sure I
could handle. With guidance from management and my peers, I
was able to thrive in ways I never thought possible. I continue to
push forward with the belief that there are no limits to what one
can do, you just need to want it bad enough.
KAREN NORTON
YEARS OF SERVICE: 18
CURRENT ROLE: DIRECTOR-ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
LOCATION: UNITED WATER M&S, PARAMUS, NJ
PAST ROLES: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGER, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SUPERVISOR, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ANALYST
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What steps do you take to continuously enhance your knowledge and skills? I never refuse a challenge. Welcoming new responsibilities and
looking for ways to get involved has enabled me to broaden my
horizons. I am also not afraid to admit that I don’t know how to do
something or what something means. You will never learn if you
don’t ask the question. Trusting in others to teach me new things
allows me to develop my knowledge of the business. There are
many wise people at United Water and I try to surround myself with
as many as possible.
Have you had any mentors over your career? Many people have played a part in where I am today however, if I
had to pick one, I would say my Dad has been a constant voice in
my head throughout my career. He has taught me to stand up for
what I believe in and never give up. This belief has taught me to be
passionate about what I do and to always make a difference.
Are you in the place you thought you would be at when you first started your Career? To be honest, I am further along than I expected for a few different
reasons; First, I had the pleasure of working for some really great
people who believed in me and recognized my ability and strong
work ethic. Second, I did not go as far as I would have liked with
my education, often an obstacle for advancement in certain
organizations, but not United Water. They have acknowledged me
based on my efforts, and for that I am grateful. m
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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
How have you taken control of your career path and driven your development?First, I have not been afraid to seize opportunities. I have experienced
a couple of situations where it would have been easier to stay in my
comfort zone and say no, which would have resulted in a missed
learning experience or job opportunity.
Secondly, by knowing who I am. I have found great freedom in
understanding my own skills and passions, which helps me find
fulfillment by using my gifts and talents every day.
How has United Water helped you with your career path?United Water has bolstered my leadership skills by allowing me to
participate in Dale Carnegie Front-Line Leadership training, as well
as United Water’s Leadership Development Program. The company
has also been extremely generous in encouraging the pursuit of my
engineering license and operator license.
What steps do you take to continuously enhance your knowledge and skills? Most importantly I have found that networking with peers in the
water industry has been priceless. I have developed friendships
with counterparts in United Water and at other water companies
that have graciously shared information and experiences with me.
Finally, my uncle gave me great advice years ago, which was “You
can always learn something from everyone. It can be how to do
something well, or how not to do something, but it is up to you to
observe the situation and learn.” I still remember his quote and
apply it often.
Have you had any mentors over your career?Yes. My direct supervisors have always been mentors through me
watching how they complete their work, manage employees and
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through emulating their constructive actions. My family has also
helped shape me into who I am today and they still encourage and
challenge me in all aspects of my life.
Are you in the place you thought you would be at when you first started your career? No. My first jobs following college were in engineering design
and project management and it was work I truly enjoyed and
thought I would do for the remainder of my working career. In
2012 I took the opportunity to switch from Engineering into
Production. I have relished the unexpected opportunity. I
supervise excellent employees that make coming to work
enjoyable every day. The job certainly has its challenges, but
they bring freshness to each day. I am blessed to have the
opportunity to work with such a precious natural resource. m
KNOWLEDGE IS ENCOURAGED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
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YEARS OF SERVICE: 5
CURRENT ROLE: ASSISTANT PRODUCTION SUPERINTENDENT
LOCATION: UNITED WATER PENNSYLVANIA
PAST ROLES: STAFF ENGINEER, PROJECT LIAISON
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EMPLOYEES ON THE MOVEName Location New Job Title Previous Title
Charles Amaral Rockland, NY Maintenance Foreman O&M Technician II
Eugene Anderson Harrington Park, NJ Sr. Director Industrial Relations & External Affairs Director, Marketing Communications
Ronnie Brunson Laurel, MS C&D Technician IV C&D Technician III
Frank Camarillo El Segundo, CA Operator I Operator in Training
Rudy Ciprian Harrington Park, NJ Manager, IT Operations Manager, Help Desk
Michael Collins Alpena, MI O&M Supervisor O&M Technician II
Devern Corbett Toms River, NJ Operations Supervisor Lead Operator
Daniel D’Amato Paramus, NJ IT Project Manager Meter Data Analyst
Yolanda Delacruz Laurel, MS Lead Customer Service Representative Customer Service Representative
Matthew Delany Hartland Township, MI Assistant Project Manager Supervisor, Maintenance
John Dulmaine Newport, RI Chief Operator I Operator I
Peter Fitzpatrick Haworth, NJ Manager, Production Assistant Manager, Operations
Michael Flores Harrington Park, NJ Associate Server Engineer Application Support Engineer
Jacob Geertsema Paramus, NJ Meter Data Analyst Supervisor, Customer Service
Eric D. Gonzales El Segundo, CA Supervisor - Satellites Operator II
Christopher Graziano West Nyack, NY General Manager & Senior Director UWNY Director of Operations UWNY
Travis Hilla Alpena, MI O&M Supervisor O&M Technician II
Wanda Jennings Laurel, MS Manager, Customer Service Lead Customer Service Representative
Gerasimos Kodopidis Matchaponix, NJ Operator III Operator II
Linda Martinez-Yebra Burbank, CA Lead Operator Operator II
Edwin McAuliffe Rockland, MA Assistant Project Manager O&M Technician II
Ed Menges Princeton Meadows, NJ Operator III Operator II
John Moolick West Nyack, NY Manager, Operations Manager, Transmission & Distribution
Robert Nieuwenhuis Portage, MI O&M Supervisor Operations Specialist I
Paul Osborne Matchaponix, NJ Operator III Operator/Mechanic
Chantelle Persons Paramus, NJ SCM Contract Analyst Purchase Order Analyst
Chris Retty Haworth, NJ Manager, Production Support Assistant Manager Asset & Plant Maintenance
Nenad Sebez El Segundo, CA Supervisor, Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility Shift Supervisor
Shaun Siddiqui El Segundo, CA Operator I Operator in Training
Sean Stein Smith Harrington Park, NJ Senior Financial Analyst Senior Accountant
Amber Stephenson Harrington Park, NJ Manager, HRESC & Benefits Manager HRESC
Rick Tecchio Hackensack, NJ Superintendent System Maintenance Supervisor, Office Systems
Keith Tjaden Wilmington, DE Supervisor Field Services Supervisor, Customer Service
Jeffrey Trezza West Nyack, NY Manager Transmission & Distribution Superintendant Construction
Timothy Tyler El Segundo, CA Operator II Operator I
Ralph Valencia El Segundo, CA Production Manager Manager, Engineering
Antoine Vuillermet El Segundo, CA Project Manager Operations Manager
Pennie Williams Owego, NY Office Supervisor Office Coordinator
Paul Zhang Harrington Park, NJ Network Engineer Associate Server Engineer
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EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTSCONGRATULATIONS TO OUR COWORKERS WHO RECENTLY ATTAINED AN ACCREDITED DEGREE, CERTIFICATE OR NEW LICENSE.
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Mahmoud Allan Hackensack, NJ Introduction to Water and Wastewater Operations Part I
Heather AndrewsWixom, MI Waterworks System Operator, Class D-4 & S-4 Water Resource Recovery Technician
Charles Antione Hull, MA Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, Grade I
Daniel Boyle Bayonne, NJ C-3 Collection License
Barbara Brown El Segundo, CA Certificate in Purchasing
Laurene Buck Camden, NJ W2 Water Distribution License
William Carey Boise, ID Drinking Water Treatment Operator - Class I
Dan Corradini Portage, MI Drinking Water Operator, D-3 Classification
Jose Diaz El Segundo, CA Electrical/Instrumentation Grade 4
Joshua Eccleston Killingly, CT Class I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Kevin Elliott Holyoke, MA Collection Systems Operator Certificate, Grade IV
Bruce Fountain Killingly, CT 2014 Wastewater Management Leadership Program
Brian Gilkin Camden, NJ C1 Collection License W1 Water Distribution License
Eric Gonalez El Segundo, CA Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, Grade V
Michael Gray Haworth, NJ C1 Collection License
Sherry Jagge Von Ormy, TX Class B Surface Water Treatment Operator
Gerasimos Kodopidis Manalapan, NJ T2 Water Treatment License
Tammy LoGiudice Wixom, MI Water Resource Recovery Technician
Kevin Lukasiewicz Holyoke, MA Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator - Grade 4
John Manganaro Camden, NJ T-4 Water Treatment License
Patrick McConville Haworth, NJ Electrical Inspector ICS Certificate
Paul Osborne Manalapan, NJ T3 Water Treatment License
Jeffrey Priest Gardner, MA Certified Grade 3D Full Operator
Marc Oliver Quijano El Segundo, CA Water Treatment Operator, Grade T2
Joe Santiago Orange, NJ C-3 Collection License
Lucius Shields Camden, NJ CDL, Class B
Alexander Stekolin Edmonton, AB Achievement in Business Competencies (Blue Seal) Program Maintenance Management Professional Certificate
Kyle Sundberg Millwood, NY Water System Operator; IA-SW/GUI Filtration Plant, D-Distribution System
Rod Sutton Edmonton, AB Project Management Certificate
Jason Swain Holyoke, MA Combined Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator - Grade 6 Wastewater Laboratory Analyst Certificate, Grade I O&M of Wastewater Collection Systems
Ashley Warren Springfield, MA Wastewater Treatment Operator Grade 7
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At the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners Winter Meeting, Bob Iacullo, executive vice president, presented on United Water’s Public-Private Partnership strategies.
Keith Cartnick, senior director of water quality & compliance presented on Lambertville Reservoir and Hazardous Algae Bloom Management at the NJ AWWA Conference. Ed Hackney, director of revenue management, and Chris Riat, senior director of NJ contract operations, also presented on “Smart Metering & Customer Service Commitment in Bayonne: Making Public Private Partnerships Work. Additionally, Bob Raczko, senior engineer, presented Pawtucket Water Treatment Plant Optimization to Improve Performance and Customer Satisfaction.
Walton Hill, senior vice president of regulatory relations & strategy, presented on “The Fundamentals of the Water Industry” at the NAWC Commission Staff Water Policy Forum and on behalf of the New Jersey Chapter of NAWC, also delivered a presentation on Revenue Stabilization to the NJBPU Senior Staff.
Elizabeth Watson, energy manager, presented on “Moving Toward Resource Recovery Facilities” at the New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA) annual conference. Additionally, Mickey Nowak, project manager in Springfield, MA, was a speaker at the “Operators Ingenuity” session at NEWEA. The title of his presentation was “Anatomy of an Effective Preventative Maintenance Program.”
At the NARUC Winter Committee Meetings in Washington DC, Delaware Public Affairs Manager Tom Hubbard presented as a panelist in a session on effective communication through the use of social media.
Idaho GIS Supervisor Shane Lim presented at the ESRI Water Conference. He showcased our experience implementing the tools and applications found on the ArcGIS for Water Utility.
Ed Hackney, director of revenue management gave two presentations about AMI Standardization, one at WaterSmart and the other at Distributech.
Gerry Remsen, senior engineer, and Nick Curcio, non-revenue water manager New Rochelle, NY gave a Wells and Treatment presentation at the NY Tioga County and Southern Tier AWWA conference.
Bill Prehoda, hydrogeologist for United Water New York, presented at the NYAWWA Tifft Water Supply Symposium as part of the groundwater session on “Production Well Data Trend Analysis.” m
INDUSTRY PAPERS & PRESENTATIONSAS A COMPANY COMMITTED TO SUSTAINING THE PLANET, WE KNOW THAT INNOVATION AND BEST PRACTICES ARE KEY TO OUR SUCCESS. AS INDUSTRY LEADERS, WE RECOGNIZE THAT IT’S IMPORTANT TO SHARE OUR KNOWLEDGE WITH OTHERS WHO ARE ALSO TRYING TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND PRESERVE NATURAL RESOURCES. HERE’S A ROUNDUP OF EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE SHARED THEIR EXPERTISE BY WRITING ARTICLES OR MAKING PRESENTATIONS AT INDUSTRY FORUMS.
Above: Bob Raczko, senior engineer, presenting Pawtucket WTP Optimization to Improve Performance and Customer Satisfaction at the NJ AWWA.
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RECOGNIZING OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
THE RESOURCE MAGAZINE 1ST QUARTER 2015
INDUSTRY AWARDS & RECOGNITIONCONGRATULATIONS TO OUR COLLEAGUES FOR THEIR EXTRAORDINARY EFFORTS. WE’RE PROUD OF THE EXCELLENT WORK YOU DO ON BEHALF OF OUR CUSTOMERS, OUR COMPANY AND THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.
The Indiana Water Environment Association (IWEA) recognized the following employees with awards. Senior chemist Genadia Angelov and her team were awarded the Laboratory Excellence Award. Angelov has led a winning team in Indianapolis, IN for an impressive 20 years. The team includes lab analysts Deanna Furrey, Narendra Trivedi and Sergio Madera who demonstrated excellence in laboratory practice and data reporting. Also, Todd Chimel, EHS manager, received the Tumble Bug Award. It recognizes those who have labored industriously on behalf of the Association.
Several teams were recognized by the U.S. EPA New England Office with awards. The East Providence, RI Water Pollution Control Plant staff, led by project manager Tom Azevedo, received the 2015 Operation & Maintenance Award, for exceptional work in operating and maintaining the plant. Additionally, Dennis Kamowski, industrial pretreatment coordinator, received the 2015 Industrial Pretreatment Program Award, for exceptional work in inspecting, permitting and sampling industrial users that discharge industrial waste into the City’s collection system. The Newport, RI Water Pollution Control Plant also was awarded the 2015 Industrial Pretreatment Program Award. Christopher Fay, industrial pretreatment coordinator received the award for his dedication to continued compliance with all pretreatment requirements.
During the second busiest month in 15 years, the Jersey City, NJ Coles Street crews responded to 33 main breaks in the month of January 2015 in some of the harshest winter conditions without any recordable injuries. This outstanding record is not by luck or chance. The team led by Mike Leahy and John Hroncich were able to achieve this very impressive safety record under the very difficult winter conditions through employee commitment to safety and safe work planning. m
Above: Senior chemist Genadia Angelov (left) and Lab analyst Deanna Furrey (right), were honored by The Indiana Water Environment Association (IWEA) with the Laboratory Excellence Award. Congratulations to the entire Indianapolis Lab team!
Clean, safe, drinking water. It’s vital to every aspect of life.
That’s why we’ve partnered with the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA®), to support their Dispose My Meds program. Together, with your local pharmacies, we’re working to ensure that unused and expired prescription drugs are disposed of in an environmentally-friendly way. Join us in this important mission, and help us keep our water supply healthy and prescription drug-free.
To learn more and to find participating local pharmacies, visit DisposeMyMeds.org. Some limitations may apply, including the return of
controlled substances. Check with your local pharmacist.
Protectingour waterhas neverbeen moreimportant.
In keeping with our environmental preservation commitment, this publication was printed on paper containing at least 10% post consumer fiber. E