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BRAY <br />YEARS EXPERIENCE <br />38 <br />PRIMARY WORK LOCATION <br />Orange County <br />EDUCATION <br />Water Utility and <br />Environmental Resources <br />LICENSES / <br />CERTIFICATIONS <br />California State Water <br />Resources Control Board <br />Water Grade V Water <br />Distribution Certification <br />(#3157) and Grade II Water <br />Treatment Certification <br />(#11727) <br />American Water Works <br />Association Grade III Water <br />Distribution Certification <br />PROFESSIONAL <br />AFFILIATIONS <br />Association of California <br />Water Agencies (ACWA) <br />American Water Works <br />Association (AWWA) <br />George Murdoch <br />Technical Advisor <br />Professional Summary <br />George Murdoch has over 38 years of experience in utility operations and management. His <br />primary areas of expertise include water distribution and treatment, wastewater operations <br />as well as storm drain, streetlight, and oil & gas operations. He maintains the highest level of <br />state water distribution certification and certified in water treatment. During his career he <br />participated in the construction of two treatment facilities, a reservoir cover, numerous lift <br />stations and pumping stations as well as built the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition <br />system (SCADA). Before joining Brady in 2018, Mr. Murdoch served as the Municipal <br />Operations Director for the City of Newport Beach. In this capacity, he managed a fullservice <br />water and wastewater utility as well as storm drain, streetlight and oil & gas operation with <br />an annual operating budget of $33M and a staff of 60 employees serving a population of <br />over 70,000. After retiring from the City of Newport Beach, Mr. Murdoch received the lifetime <br />achievement award for 38 years of dedication and public service. Mr. Murdoch currently <br />serves as a board of directors fora local water agency. <br />Work Experience <br />Brady (2018) - Assist cities and districts with annexation of service boundaries. Coordinate <br />efforts with Local Area Formation Commission. Assist with oil well strategic planning. Assist <br />with Supervisory and Data Acquisition strategic planning and updates. <br />City of Newport Beach Utilities General Manager/Municipal Operations Director (2007-2018) <br />- Responsible for directing and managing all city utility operations including water, <br />wastewater, streetlights, storm drains and oil & gas. Responsible for a $33 million -dollar <br />budget and 60 employees. City infrastructure and services include; 200 miles of water main <br />and 190 miles of sewer collection system, 27,000 service connections, 22 wastewater lift <br />stations, 3 reservoirs, 2 treatment facilities, 5 water pump stations, 16 oil wells, 3,000 street <br />lights, and 4 water wells. Responsible for conducting rate studies and establishing rate <br />adjustments for water and sewer services. Prepared and presented staff reports, resolutions, <br />and municipal code to City Council for approval. Responsible for media and emergency <br />operations as well as water conservation and efficiency compliant with state regulations. <br />Served as the state designated Chief Operator responsible for water quality and distribution <br />to 70,000 residents. Other projects include conversion of streetlights to LED lighting, <br />Variable frequency drive replacements saving over a half million dollars a year in energy <br />savings. <br />City of Newport Beach Utilities Manager (2005-2007) - Managed water divisions including <br />maintenance and repair, water quality, meter reading and customer service. Responsible for <br />water supply and resources assuring the city has an adequate safe water supply. Managed <br />the streetlight electrical division maintaining and repairing over 3,000 streetlights. Prepared <br />and presented staff reports and contracts for City Council approval as well as Urban Water <br />Management Plans and state water supply permits. <br />City of Newport Beach Water Production Supervisor (2000-2005) - Supervised the division <br />managing all water production facilities including pump stations, reservoirs, treatment <br />facilities and pressure regulating facilities. Converted the treatment facilities from <br />chlorination to chloramination using automation and new injection systems. Conversion of <br />pumping operations to variable frequency drives for energy efficiency. Oversaw construction <br />of the 600AF reservoir cover project. Responsible for City's water quality and distribution. <br />City off Newport Beach Utilities Worker/ Water Plant Operator (1980-2000) - Provided hands <br />on water and wastewater operations and maintenance activities including water and sewer <br />main construction and replacement, water service installation and customer service. <br />Operations of the City's water treatment plants, pump stations, and reservoir facilities. <br />Oversaw the City's water laboratory taking samples and processing for bacteriological and <br />physical testing to comply with state and federal regulations. Created the first automation <br />system (SCADA) to remote control, monitor and alarm water and waste water stations. <br />Participation in the construction and implementation of the City's water well operations and <br />new treatment facilities. <br />RICHARD BRADY &ASSOCIATES, INC. E-31 <br />25B-109 <br />