Neal Merritt, Deputy Superintendent of Public Works - Water Operations at Town of Hanover, Massachusetts

Summary

I have over 22 years experience in the water works industry.  I started my career in 1996 as a Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator for the Town of Norwell, Massachusetts.  I became the Water Superintendent for the Town of Hanson, Massachusetts in 2007 and remained at that position until 2013 at which time I moved to my current position as Deputy Superintendent of Public Works - Water Operations for the Town of Hanover, Massachusetts.

Prior to my water works career I had spent about nine years with a local defense contractor, working with microwave circuitry and about two years in the environmental compliance field.

I have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics from Bridgewater State University (Bridgewater, MA) and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Northeaster University (Boston, MA).  I possess both a Grade 3 Water Treatment License and a Grade 3 Water Distribution License with the State of Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure.

I am married and a father of two sons.  One is currently employed at a local bank and the other is a Junior in college, studying finance.

Contact info

Email: MERRITT@HANOVERDPW.ORG

Location: Hanover, United States

Industry Experience

Education: Bachelor

Seniority: Manager, Director, Professor

Years of experience: 10 to 20 years

Work Experience

Deputy Superintendent of Public Works - Water Operations

Town of Hanover, Massachusetts

Responsible for the daily and emergency operation of the Hanover DPW's Water Operations Group. 

Water Superintendent

Town of Hanson, Massachusetts

Provided day-to-day management and oversight for a medium sized public water system with a staff of six, including budgeting, procurement, and planning.

Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator

Town Of Norwell, Massachusetts

Managed all water treatment systems for the Norwell Water Department, which included a manganese greensand filtration plant, two corrosion control facilities, and ten pumping stations.

Microwave Test Engineer

Raytheon Lowell, Massachusetts

Test and troubleshoot microwave circuit boards for the Sparrow air-to-air missile.  Work closely with manufacturing line to optimize the production line and also work closely with research and development on design issues.

Industry Expertise

  • Facility Management
  • Project Manager
  • Pump Supplier
  • Pipe Supplier
  • Utility Provider
  • Emergency Response
  • Engineering Company
  • Water Management & Security
  • Public Health
  • Treatment
  • Purification
  • Technology
  • Environment
  • Water Supply
  • Infrastructure
  • Safety Regulations
  • Storage & Distribution
  • Environment
  • Utility Chemicals
  • Pipeline
  • Water
  • Water Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
  • Water treatment