James Grandstaff, Division Director at Henrico County Virginia Water Reclamation Facility
About
Over 25 years of experience in the environmental and industrial production fields. Significant experience in industrial safety, regulatory compliance, sustainability and wastewater treatment. Over 15 years of experience managing industrial production facilities - including poultry processing. Currently working at the Henrico County Water Reclamation Facility where we make the dirty water very clean. The Henrico WRF is 75 MDG design flow facility that uses enhance nutrient removal technology to comply with very stringent nutrient limitations. Holds a Class I (highest) Virginia Wastewater Works Operator License, currently serving on the Virginia Biosolids Council Board of Directors and the Virginia Nutrient Credit Exchange Board of Governors (Vice President).Industry experience
Education: Bachelor
Seniority: Manager, Director, Professor
Years of experience: 20 years or above
Work experience
Division Director
Management of a large advanced wastewater treatment facility using enhanced nutrient removal technology. Manage people, programs and initiatives to protect human health and the environment while providing value to our rate payers.Henrico County Virginia Water Reclamation Facility
2006-09 - Present
Technician, Analyst, Inspector
Held the following positions/duties: Field Technician - collection of samples and pollution response; Laboratory Technician - running toxicity tests; Laboratory and Wastewater Treatment Facility Inspector - audit wastewater treatment facilities to ensure compliance.Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
1989-04-01 - 2001-04-01
Complex Environmental Manager
Managed all environmental programs / environmental compliance for the Glen Allen, Virginia Complex which included processing facility, wastewater treatment, hatchery and feed mill operations and provided support to contract growers.Tyson Food, Inc.
2001-04 - 2006-09
Production Manager
Responsible for managing large production areas - putting 1 million pounds of chicken into commerce on a weekly basis and/or processing of over 100,000 birds/day. Responsible for all aspects of production to meet efficiency, production and yield targets.Tyson Foods, Inc
2003-04 - 2006-09
Taxonomy
- Strategic Planning
- Facility Management
- Project Manager