Anthony Montes
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Experienced and licensed Water Plant Operator with nearly 10 years in field sampling and operations, excelling in water treatment processes and SCADA controls. Operated a 161.5 MGD surface water plant, ensured TCEQ and EPA compliance, and trained entry-level operators. Skilled in instrumentation calibration, hazardous chemical handling, and maintaining water quality across 97+ distribution sites.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Water controller III
City of Amarillo
01.2026 - Current
- Monitor and document water quality parameters including pH, chlorine, turbidity (NTU), and alkalinity to maintain regulatory compliance. Operate and maintain chemical feed and water treatment equipment, including polymer/alum pumps, chlorinators, flocculators, and filtration systems. Monitor SCADA systems for tank levels, system pressure, flow rates, alarms, and pump/well operations. Operate pumps and wells to maintain proper water pressure, supply, and storage levels. Perform equipment inspections, pump calibration, troubleshooting, and corrective actions to maintain system reliability. Respond to after-hours customer service and emergency calls and coordinate with field crews to resolve operational issues. Accurately record operational data and identify system abnormalities to ensure safe and efficient system performance.
Plant Operator III
Corpus Christi Water
08.2016 - 11.2025
- Operated 161.5 MGD rated surface water treatment plant using manual processes and automatic SCADA controls, ensuring efficient and reliable water production. Maintained compliance with TCEQ and EPA regulations governing drinking water, supporting public health and regulatory standards. Monitored, controlled, and backwashed conventional media filters to optimize filtration efficiency and maintain water quality. Adjusted flow and pressure throughout the plant and distribution system, including a river pump station, high service pump station, two booster pump stations, and seven elevated storage tanks, ensuring consistent supply. Handled hazardous chemicals such as compressed chlorine gas, caustic, and fluoride, ensuring safe storage, handling, and application in plant operations.
Education
High school diploma - undefined
Skills
Distribution system monitoring
Filter backwashing
Hazardous chemical handling
Regulatory compliance documentation and recordkeeping
Water quality sampling
Nitrification Action Plan (NAP) procedures
Equipment inspection, calibration, and maintenance
Automatic and manual process knowledge of SCADA controls and operation
Certification
Class B surface water treatment operator, May 2026, Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training
Timeline
Water controller III
City of Amarillo
01.2026 - Current
Plant Operator III
Corpus Christi Water
08.2016 - 11.2025