Seek the challenging and exciting position within the Water or Wastewater Industry with a public service district where experience and ability to operate or control an entire process or system of machines, to transfer or treat water or liquid waste efficiently.

Qualification summary: 

Possess the ability to comprehend, carry out and relay multiple verbal and written instructions and to undertake heavy physical effort. I have extensive knowledge of the methods, practices, materials and tools used in the repair of potable water and sanitary sewer systems. I possess a working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions. I have the ability to perform tasks requiring mechanical aptitude, to read and comprehend blueprints, charts and technical repair manuals, to work from sketches, building plans, specifications and oral and written instructions and to prepare required reports and record maintenance activities. I am capable of working independently while performing repairs and overhauls. I have been able to effectively present information to customers, and other employees of the organization.

Experience: 

8/2009 – 5/2010  San Diego County Region Water and Wastewater Internship Program

The San Diego County Region Internship Program is orientated for getting the training necessary to qualify positions in the field of water and wastewater industries.  Following are descriptions of what training and experience obtained from four agencies.

Olivenhain Municipal Water District, Encinitas, CA                                  

Dan Bean, Operations Supervisor    (760) 632-4643

Construction of a new fire hydrant- installed CL 150 PVC pipe to the bury elbow supported by a thrust block then to the bury extension supported by a anchor block followed by placing the break off riser supported by concrete pad ending with the hydrant.  Collect water samples from various distribution system locations, performed scheduled preventative maintenance as a Maintenance & Electrical Technician.

City of Escondido Water Operations Division, Escondido, CA

Dean Cornell, Senior Water Distribution Supervisor    (760) 839-4847

Replaced non-functioning water meters including faulty angle valves (curb stops), and turn valves (customer valves).  Performed hydrant maintenance by replacing both the 2-inch and 4-inch gaskets on the discharge ports, replaced packing, and applied anti-seize to the brass turn valve key.  Collected water samples from various distributions system location to ensure residuals are restored to mandated levels.   Participated in the excavation of buried main lines or service lines to repair leaks, as required, buy the maintenance procedures in order to restore service.  Perform valve exercising in the field as part of the schedule preventative maintenance and flushing in the field to dead end mains to maintain water quality and chlorine residuals, and performed the task of a meter reader.  Requested to work with the Collections Department to gain familiarity with the Vactor 2000 Truck and Closed Circuit TV Truck in recording present conditions of sewer mains.

Sweetwater Authority, Spring Valley, CA

Peter Baranov, Water Quality Supervisor   (619) 409-6812

Worked with Maintenance & Electrical Division performed schedule Preventative Maintenance,

Pump overhaul and repair, assist fabricating purified air hoses for new jar tester, and calibrate turbidmeters.  Worked alongside Plant Operators, gaining in-depth knowledge performing laboratory analysis of influent water to maintain optimum plant performance required to deliver high Quality Water to consumers.

Vallectos Water District

Dawn McDougle, Wastewater Plant Supervisor    (760) 744-0460

Duties include cleaning out the headwork’s facilities (auger), washing weirs, skimming floc and suspended solids, washing down the weirs, media filters, taking samples from the influent waters (primary and secondary basins),  and observing samples in the laboratory identifying and categorizing findings.  Assist plant operators in fulfilling normal daily tasks, or assigned tasks by Plant Supervisor and/or Senior Plant Operator.

Education:

2009 – Present    Cuyamaca College , El Cajon, CA              

2007 – 2009       National University, San Diego, CA  

1990 – 1997        Mesa College, San Diego, CA   

Certifications:

CPR/AED/Basic First Aid

CDPH Water Distribution Operator D2

SWRCB Wastewater Treatment Operator G1

CA CDL Class B

Quality Assurance Training Course

Electronics Mechanic- 8000 HR Apprenticeship

Confine Space

CPR

Affiliations:

American Water Works Association (AWWA)

California Water Environment Association (CWEA)

Water Environment Federation (WEF)