Alberto Martinez

In my current position, I oversee wastewater, water, and stormwater operations for the City of Wasco. My responsibilities include supervising daily operations, devising infrastructure-enhancing strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, coordinating utility relocations with the High-Speed Rail Authority, and delivering public presentations. As Deputy Director, I also guarantee the smooth and efficient execution of the bidding process for water-related projects, involving meticulous review of proposals, evaluation of bids, and selection of the most qualified contractors for construction work.

I was responsible for overseeing operations as the Chief Plant Operator. My duties included submitting state reports, ensuring regulatory compliance, and adjusting operational parameters as needed. I also performed thorough analysis of issues at wastewater treatment facilities to offer effective recommendations and solutions. Additionally, I developed and put into practice detailed Standard Operating Procedures outlining work protocols.

I operated and maintained pumps, valves, and processing equipment to ensure the efficient movement of wastewater through treatment processes with the addition of chemicals. I meticulously calibrated pH, DO, and TSS meters to guarantee their proper working order for daily inspections. I generated detailed reports and meticulously maintained records of meter readings, examinations, chemical utilization, and equipment usage to strictly comply with the regulations set by the state of CA. Additionally, I took samples and executed operational adjustments to optimize treatment removal efficiencies. I provided direct oversight of an 8.8 MGD extended aeration wastewater treatment plant, lift stations, and biosolids disposal. I also conducted CCTV inspections of sanitary sewer collection systems to pinpoint any cracks, blockages, or other issues that could potentially disrupt the flow of wastewater or cause environmental hazards.