Logan Bledsoe
8205 W Hatton Ct, Severn
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in the BioSolids division, specializing in thermal hydrolysis processes, gas upgrading skid, and sidestream deammonification systems. A strong background in biology and chemistry, coupled with data analysis skills, ensures optimal maintenance and operation of complex systems. Proven ability to handle delicate processes with precision and efficiency, contributing to overall system reliability.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations & Maintenance Technician
WSSC Water
Accokeek
05.2025 - Current
- Conducted lab experiments to analyze trends for optimizing deammonification reactors to guarantee maximum efficiency of ammonia removal, and allow proper effluent nutrient concentration.
- Routinely inspected $270M facilities and equipment to preemptively identify and resolve issues, including pumps, belts, compressors, and loaders.
- Designed a custom belt-change solution, reducing changeover time by fifty percent, and enhancing maintenance efficiency.
- Facilitated communication with a gas company, clearing permissives for pipeline reopening, and gas export to fulfill Maryland Department of the Environment air quality permits.
- Performed calibrations on necessary equipment and probes for the upkeep of the 170,000 gallon sidestream system to validate accurate human-machine interface readings for continuous monitoring of microbial community health.
- Worked collaboratively to take a complex 1.5-million-gallon digester out of service for repairs, and then safely and efficiently placed it back in service.
- Operated heavy equipment to clear debris, maintain site organization, and comply with OSHA standards.
Extension Weed Management Specialist Intern
University of Maryland, College Park
Queenstown
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Developed detailed reports on operational performance metrics and presented results to Weed Management Specialist.
- Assisted in the development of process maps to document current state processes and develop future state solutions to endangered species herbicide/pesticide zoning
Crew Member (Crabber)
Always Best Crabs
Pasadena
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Worked diligently with other crew members on boat to collect and process ~400 crab pots daily
- Maintained boat cleanliness in a routine fashion
- Appropriately sorted and packaged crabs following Maryland crabbing regulations
- Reference: Ed Sienkewicz, 410-371-6414
Herder & Veterinarian Assistant
USDA Agricultrual Research Service
Beltsville
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating ~250 dairy cows for various illnesses and injuries.
- Administered vaccinations, medications, examinations and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Maintained accurate medical records/data that is used in research nationwide
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Observed patients' conditions post-treatment or surgery to ensure healing process was progressing well.
- Ensured that stalls/chutes were kept clean at all times.
- Reference: Sridhar Samineni, 301-504-5624
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neurobiology And Physiology
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD05-2025
Skills
- Applications - Proficient in Excel, Word, Powerpoint
- Lab - Pipetting, Sectioning and staining tissue, Microscopy, Image Analysis, Gel Electrophoresis
- Animal and organism handling
- Intramuscular and subcutaneous inoculation
- Hazardous waste disposal
- Statistical understanding
- Tracking/Understanding of data
- Flexibility within changing situations
- Collaborative
Additional Information
- Lived overseas for 3 years on a U.S military base
- Top Leaders Institute (Philadelphia) attendee
- Met with Maryland Secretary of Agriculture (Kevin Atticks)
Timeline
Operations & Maintenance Technician
WSSC Water
05.2025 - Current
Extension Weed Management Specialist Intern
University of Maryland, College Park
05.2024 - 08.2024
Herder & Veterinarian Assistant
USDA Agricultrual Research Service
10.2022 - 04.2023
Crew Member (Crabber)
Always Best Crabs
07.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Neurobiology And Physiology
University of Maryland - College Park