My Profile
John Dobson
I retired in 2024 from the Wastewater Management and Water Treatment industry after 30 years of service. In that time, I learned and designed numerous Standard Operations Procedures and supervised many people. I started out as an OIT with a Grade 2 Certificate in Wastewater. I went on and passed my Grade 2 Water Treatment Certificate. Then I pursued my Grade 3 Wastewater Certificate. After several years of working in the field, I passed my Grade 5.
I believe that this type of work protects the earth’s environment, and my entire career’s work ethic was to support this belief. I’ve always been open-minded to new technologies as it enhances the operational process.
I currently hold a Grade 5 Wastewater Certificate and a Grade 2 Water Treatment Certificate. In retirement, I enjoy my 1971 Dodge Challenger that I restored from a rust bucket, bicycling, hiking, kayaking, and playing my drums.
Purpose
The CWEA Quarter Century Recognition Program recognizes water professionals for their commitment to improving the quality of life and the protection of the environment. CWEA Quarter Century Recognition Program honorees have dedicated their careers in a challenging and most vital profession, the water environment field. These essential professionals who have spent countless hours improving our water environment include: Operators; Collection System, Maintenance, Laboratory, and Environmental Compliance personnel; Engineers; and Administrators.
CWEA Quarter Century honorees will be presented with a certificate recognizing their achievement and a lapel pin they can proudly wear identifying them as members of this elite group of professionals.