Dustin Battaion

About Dustin Battaion

Water treatment supervisor for EBMUD’s Upper San Leandro WTP. Former Distribution superintendent for my hometown. SWRCB T5 water treatment operator. Safety committee Chair for the water treatment section. Recently written and edited standard operating procedures for a major water treatment system upgrade. Experience rehabilitating, testing, and operating major water treatment plants in the San Francisco bay area. Involved in public outreach including representing EBMUD for high school and job fairs on site and remotely, as well as, conducting tours for various parties. Created innovative solutions to sales and marketing situations that has increased market share in retail, construction, and alcoholic beverage industries. Successful in project management, resulting in value-add solutions in a timely manner within budget. I am a diplomatic people manager creating a motivated employee base with increased retention. I have taken a Federal and State regulated business from concept to market in 6 months.SKILLS:Business development/OperationsRegulatory complianceSales/Marketing/customer service/Project management/Technical writing/Training and development/Chemical processes/Public Relations/publicity/Creative designINDUSTRIES:Construction Equipment/tradesPublic Utility (Water/Wastewater)Alcohol Securities (stocks/bonds)Real Estate InvestmentRetailWinemaking: specializing in Bordeaux, Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian Varietals.CURRENT LICENSES (State certified water treatment and distribution)State water resources control boardTreatment License T-5State water resources control board Distribution License D-2FORMER LICENSESNASD Series 7/63 LicensesFun stuff: In keeping the creative juices flowing, I have had acting roles in community theatre, and I am an amateur painter (pastels) and pianist.

Experience

1. Water Treatment Supervisor

   EBMUD

   Feb 2024 — Present · Oakland, CA, US

   Water Treatment Plant manager for a 60 MGD conventional water treatment facility. Currently under construction for a major $250 million dollar Maintenance/Reliability and CSSIP (Chemical site safety and improvement) project. Completion estimated date of 2027. Responsible for treatment staff/water quality/regulatory reporting/construction coordination.

Education

• California State University-Sacramento

  Certification, Water Treatment Plant Operator Specialist

  2015

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Management

  2014 — 2016

• Ohlone College

  General Studies

  1993 — 1997

• Moreau Catholic High School

  G.E, General studies

  1989 — 1993

Skills

• Wineries
• Budgets
• Negotiation
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Vineyard
• Pos
• Food & Beverage
• Teamwork
• Customer Service
• Hiring
• Contract Negotiation
• Product Development
• Sensory Evaluation
• Project Management
• Public Relations
• Sales Management
• Marketing
• Process Scheduler
• Hospitality
• Distributors
• Financial Markets
• Food Pairing
• Operations Management
• Viticulture
• Wine Lists
• Pricing
• Investment Strategies
• Human Resources
• Bartending
• Beverage Industry
• Marketing Strategy
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Fruit
• Employee Management