James Grandstaff, Division Director at Henrico County Virginia Water Reclamation Facility

Summary

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).   

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Industry Experience

Education: Bachelor

Seniority: Manager, Director, Professor

Years of experience: 20 years or above

Work Experience

Division Director

Henrico County Virginia Water Reclamation Facility

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.  

Technician, Analyst, Inspector

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality

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.

Complex Environmental Manager

Tyson Food, Inc.

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. 

Production Manager

Tyson Foods, Inc

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.  

Industry Expertise

  • Strategic Planning
  • Facility Management
  • Project Manager