Experience

Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Senior Pumping Plant Operator

  • Jul 2018 - Present

  Compton, California, United States All duties described below in Pumping Plant Operator, plus handling personnel management of a crew including emergency response coordination, task assignment, payroll entry. Ordering and receiving of supplies. Interfacing with contractors and vendors. Additional duties as assigned by management.

• Pumping Plant Operator

  • Jul 2014 - Jul 2018

  Compton, CA Operating, tending, and maintaining sewage pumping plants, equipment, buildings, and grounds; operating the central alarm center and monitoring the Districts’ pumping plant telemetry systems (SCADA and RACO), including diagnosing remote pumping plant operation, receiving citizen calls, investigating complaints and identifying complaint locations; responding to emergencies involving the Districts’ pumping plants or sewers; keeping daily record of inspection and plant operating data; operating a… Show more Operating, tending, and maintaining sewage pumping plants, equipment, buildings, and grounds; operating the central alarm center and monitoring the Districts’ pumping plant telemetry systems (SCADA and RACO), including diagnosing remote pumping plant operation, receiving citizen calls, investigating complaints and identifying complaint locations; responding to emergencies involving the Districts’ pumping plants or sewers; keeping daily record of inspection and plant operating data; operating a motor vehicle on an assigned route to inspect pumping plants; starting and stopping pumps to alternate operation; maintaining, greasing, and oiling pumps, blowers and compressors; entering underground spaces; inspecting and hosing down wet wells; working alone and with crew members cleaning wet wells; flushing sump pumps and cleaning probes; performing general maintenance tasks to maintain plant appearance; performing general pumping plant housekeeping duties such as cleaning floors, windows or equipment; troubleshooting basic mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation alarms at the pumping plants; assisting Stationary Mechanics on routine equipment servicing or minor pump repair; assisting in training other employees who may act as relief pumping plant operators; and performing related duties as required.



AT&T

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Splicing Technician

  • May 2013 - Mar 2014

  Gardena, CA Splicing of telephone cabling, installation of pole and strand mounted splices and terminals. Troubleshooting and verification of working lines. Working at height and below grade. Use of hand and power tools, electronic test equipment, ladders, bucket trucks, and pole climbing gear. Reading technical drawings. Computer-based record keeping and time management.



Chevron

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operator / Backup Head Operator

  • Sep 1999 - Dec 2012

  El Segundo, CA Operator: (8yrs 7mo) Operations of the Effluent Treatment Plant, treating industrial water effluent according to environmental laws and permits. Physical and Instrument-based operation of water separation, filtration, contaminant treatment and clarification of industrial waste water. Operation of Activate Sludge Unit and associated equipment. Handling of recovered oil and associated tanks and equipment. Operation of electrical and steam powered pumps, blowers and other industrial equipment… Show more Operator: (8yrs 7mo) Operations of the Effluent Treatment Plant, treating industrial water effluent according to environmental laws and permits. Physical and Instrument-based operation of water separation, filtration, contaminant treatment and clarification of industrial waste water. Operation of Activate Sludge Unit and associated equipment. Handling of recovered oil and associated tanks and equipment. Operation of electrical and steam powered pumps, blowers and other industrial equipment. Both physical and computer based operations. Computer based record keeping using MS Windows, Outlook, Excel, and Word, as well as proprietary software systems. Lock Out/Tag Out trained, TWIC qualified. Backup Head Operator: Above listed duties, plus: Directing work of plant operators and maintenance personnel as well as interfacing with contractors. Conducting work control and safety meetings with plant staff and management. Training of new employees in plant operation. Previous position: (4yrs 8mo) Operations of Cogeneration and Boiler Feedwater Treatment plants, providing electricity, steam, and process water to other plants in the refinery. Operation of GE Mark IV/V Gas Turbine electrical generators, natural gas fuels boilers, up to 850psi steam. Operation of refinery electrical grid and switch gear up to 16KV. Electrical and steam powered pumps, blowers, and associated equipment. Computer-based monitoring, control, and record keeping including Windows XP/Vista, MS Office, as well as proprietary software. Show less



El Camino College

• Teacher's Aide

  • Aug 1993 - Sep 1999

  Torrance, CA Teacher's Aide for Mathematics and Computer Science classes. Basic administrative duties as well as tutoring as required



United States Air Force

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instruments and Controls Technician

  • Sep 1991 - Dec 1992

  Norton AFB, CA Journeyman level Installation and maintenance of electronic and pneumatic environmental control systems, fire and intrusion detection systems, and entry control systems. Performing On-the-Job training of subordinates and new trainees.

• Instruments and Controls Technician

  • Sep 1988 - Sep 1991

  Eielson AFB, AK Installation and maintenance of electronic and pneumatic environmental control systems, fire and intrusion detection systems, and entry control systems.

• Instruments and Controls Technician

  • Sep 1985 - Sep 1988

  Nellis AFB, NV Installation and maintenance of electronic and pneumatic environmental control systems, fire and intrusion detection systems, and entry control systems.

• Electrician

  • Dec 1982 - Sep 1985

  Bergstrom AFB, TX Basic electrical installation and maintenance up to and including 480V/3phase.