Israel Marta
Colorado Springs
Summary
Seasoned Colorado water professional certified in water and wastewater treatment operations, currently seeking to provide skills in teamwork, communication and prioritization to this critical role. My adaptability to changing conditions, experience in working with minimal supervision and eagerness to learn and drive to seek the next challenge makes me a great candidate for this position.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Wastewater Operator
Centennial Water And Sanitation District
Colorado Springs
04.2022 - Current
- Sampled and tested wastewater, applied chemical dosing, received chemical shipments and performed wastewater plant preventive maintenance and minor corrective maintenance.
- Compiled and maintained data and records for permit reporting according to regulatory requirements and documented plant procedural and safety standards.
- Monitored plant supervisory control and data acquisition system (SCADA), calibrated gauges, meters and controls and recorded readings for next shift.
- Supervised shift work periodically to support upper management, created and assigned work orders and monitored overall plant operation.
Water Controller
Colorado Springs Utilities Colo
Colorado Springs
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Trained at the control room as a water controller up until I had to make the decision to leave.
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Centennial Water And Sanitation District
Highlands Ranch
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Duties as a water treatment plant operator included anything that had to do with the proper operations of the water treatment plant to ensure safe drinking water for the residents of Highlands Ranch, CO
- Ensured equipment ran properly by making visual inspections, monitored plant equipment using SCADA and wrote work orders on plant equipment
- Followed and complied with all state regulations
- Conducted four lab tests per shift
- Monitored and adjusted the water treatment process using SCADA system
- Offloaded chemical deliveries such as chlorine, ferric sulfate, ammonia and sodium hydroxide.
- Operated SCADA system to maintain appropriate levels of water in water storage tanks in the water distribution system to meet daily demand
- Measured out chemicals such as ammonia and chlorine for use in disinfecting water.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Centennial Water And Sanitation District
10.2012 - 01.2018
- Duties included performing a variety of tasks necessary to ensure the efficient operation of the wastewater treatment facility
- Operated and monitored the performance of all equipment associated with the treatment process such as centrifuges, DAFs, blowers, pumps, anaerobic digesters, UV disinfection, clarifiers and step screens.
- I also conducted routine visual inspections, interpreted meters, gauge readings, and test results.
- In addition, sampling, lab tests and analysis were part of my responsibilities
Water Treatment Operator/Intern
City Of Louisville, CO
Louisville
05.2012 - 09.2012
- Paid internship as a water treatment plant operator responsible for monitoring chemical dosages, water tank levels, backwashed filters and conducted weekly and nightly lab tests and analysis.
- Measured out chemicals like ammonia and chlorine for use in disinfecting water.
- Visual inspections of two water treatment plants.
- Recorded meter and gauge readings on specified operational forms.
- Performed water quality analysis testing and verification to ensure water was safe to drink.
Team Leader/Sergeant
U.S. Army
09.2002 - 07.2010
- Responsible for the welfare and training of a 4 man team
- In charge of military equipment valued up to $700,000
- Was part of a Route Clearance Platoon responsible of clearing improvised explosive devices from roads in Iraq and Afghanistan
- Developed open and professional relationships with team members, enabling more effective problem solving
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
Education
Joint Operators Training School Certificate. -
Fundamentals School
2018
Class A Water Treatment Operator -
State of Colorado
02.2021
High School Diploma -
Rio Grande High School
05.2002
Class A Wastewater Operator -
State of Colorado
07.2019
Leadership Training
Non-Commissioned Officer Training11.2006
Class 1 Water Distribution System Operator -
State of Colorado
12.2021
Skills
- Initiative to work independently
- Adaptive and flexible team player
- Trainable and able to learn from anyone
- Experience in rotating night and day shifts
- Detail-oriented
- Certified in water and wastewater operations
- Experience in operating a SCADA system
- Experience in working collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds
- Strong work ethic and able to follow instructions
- Great time management
Languages
- English and Spanish
Timeline
Wastewater Operator
Centennial Water And Sanitation District
04.2022 - Current
Water Controller
Colorado Springs Utilities Colo
01.2022 - 03.2022
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Centennial Water And Sanitation District
01.2018 - 01.2022
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Centennial Water And Sanitation District
10.2012 - 01.2018
Water Treatment Operator/Intern
City Of Louisville, CO
05.2012 - 09.2012
Team Leader/Sergeant
U.S. Army
09.2002 - 07.2010
Class 1 Water Distribution System Operator -
State of Colorado
Leadership Training
Class A Wastewater Operator -
State of Colorado
High School Diploma -
Rio Grande High School
Class A Water Treatment Operator -
State of Colorado
Joint Operators Training School Certificate. -
Fundamentals School