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Ronald Abraham
More than 38 years of experience as a project manager, project professional and design manager for planning, design, and commissioning phase services for municipal and federal wastewater, reclamation, and industrial treatment facilities. Projects include over 30 wastewater treatment plants, numerous gravity sewers and force mains, and over 50 large pump stations from 1 MGD to over 200 MGD, including many in California. Projects included regulatory compliance for CSWCB and USEPA Regions 9 and 4. Proven ability to evaluate and optimize WWTPs and WRFs based on extensive knowledge of facility design, constructability, and operational aspects. Certified Value Engineer experiences developing practical and cost effective designs. Three years of experience as a WWTP operator at a tertiary NPDES permitted facility though a Graduate School Fellowship at SDSU Dakota State University.
1984/Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, South Dakota State University
1987/Master of Science, Sanitary Engineering, South Dakota State University
Purpose
The Select Society of Sanitary Sludge Shovelers (5S) is used by water environment associations (i.e., those working with sewage and sewage treatment) to honour those who have made a particular contribution to the industry.
Pennsylvania started the High Hat Society in 1937 and used the words "Sludge Shovelers Society" in its initiation ceremony. Later, this became known as the Ted Moses Sludge Shovelers Society. The second Chapter of the Five S Society was formed in Arizona in October 1940, the idea being conceived by A.W. "Dusty" Miller and F. Carlyle Roberts, Jr. There are chapters in many of the United States and in Canada, as well as the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.
5S chapters do not accept applications, but select potential members. Each inductee receives a badge in the form of a gold tie bar in the shape of a round-nosed shovel.
5S recognizes individuals active in protecting the water environment through participation in Local, State, and/or Federal sponsored activities for five years or more.