ANTONIO LOPEZ
Adkins,TX
Summary
Experienced water utility leader with 8 years in management, focusing on operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. Oversees flushing and chlorination programs to ensure public health and water quality. Expertise in workforce development, strategic planning, and budget management, supervising 21 employees and indirectly leading over 70. Implemented process improvements that enhance efficiency and employee retention.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent
San Antonio Water System
San Antonio, Texas
02.2025 - Current
- Led team in flushing and sampling approximately 40,000 dead-end water mains annually, adhering to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality standards.
- Oversaw critical operations for dead-end main flushing and chlorination programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and water quality.
- Served as primary liaison with TCEQ, securing approval for program modifications prior to implementation.
- Managed super chlorination and bacteriological sampling of new water mains, coordinating closely with engineering teams and contractors.
- Authored multiple Business Requirements Documents that enhanced operational processes and increased efficiency across departments.
- Championed PARC proposals that established new positions and career pathways, reinforcing workforce structure.
- Directed asset management for vehicles and specialized equipment, implementing productivity metrics to optimize service delivery.
- Cultivated employee growth through mentoring programs and professional development, improving department talent.
Environmental Protection Specialist III
San Antonio Water System
San Antonio, TX
09.2022 - 02.2025
- Led a team of 18 employees in executing mandated dead-end water main flushing operations, ensuring compliance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regulations and meeting performance targets.
- Monitored non-revenue water metrics, implementing strategies to minimize water loss while ensuring compliance with TCEQ regulations.
- Served as primary liaison between operational teams and government agencies, communicating project updates and regulatory requirements effectively.
- Transitioned dead-end main program from paper-based to fully digital process within one month, followed by successful migration to Infor platform.
- Developed performance dashboards to track productivity and facilitate data-driven decision-making, promoting team engagement through transparent reporting.
- Managed workforce planning and recruitment, developing PARCs from operational data and participating in candidate selection to align staffing with operational needs.
- Improved operational efficiency through strategic staffing and resource management, significantly reducing overtime.
- Evaluated and optimized policies, procedures, and workflows to enhance service delivery and reduce waste.
Environmental Specialist II
San Antonio Water System
San Antonio, TX
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Reviewed and enforced storm water pollution and prevention plans (SWPPP), proposing compliance strategies to ensure adherence to multiple regulatory frameworks.
- Assessed need for preventative or corrective action, implementing stop work orders to address non-compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Conducted inspections to foster cooperation among parties in achieving compliance.
- Write detailed reports and create contracts with parties to meet compliance requirements.
Environmental Protection Specialist I
San Antonio Water System
San Antonio, TX
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Conducted chlorine residual and water quality tests, documenting results and implementing corrective actions.
- Utilized calibrated equipment to measure water quality parameters, ensuring compliance with standards.
- Performed inspection and flushing of dead-end water mains to sustain water quality and reliability.
- Investigated customer complaints on water quality, executing site investigations to identify contamination sources.
- Located water system assets using GIS technology to enhance field operations and regulatory compliance.
- Maintained detailed records for compliance reporting and operational accountability.
- Maintained vehicles and specialized tools for safe, efficient operation in field tasks.
- Provided customer service through interactions, addressing inquiries and educating on water quality issues.
Waste Water Technician
College Station Water Services
College Station, TX
- Oversaw maintenance and repairs of waste water plant equipment, collected samples, recorded detailed observations, and made adjustments based on trends and changing variables.
- Executed sludge reconciliation by tracking all pounds sent to landfill in compliance with TCEQ requirements. Gathered documentation and receipts to prepare reports for TCEQ.
- Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for all plant jobs to ensure consistent operations and compliance.
- Prepared for management position in asset management through extensive training. Managed work orders, tracked time and equipment expenses, and made purchase decisions based on collected data. Making key purchases eliminated overtime.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bio-Environmental Science
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX01-2015
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Water quality analysis
- Regulatory certifications
- Data analysis
- Asset Management
- Operational efficiency
- Program management
- Workflow improvement
- Team leadership
- Employee development
- Effective communication
- Problem resolution
Certification
- Water Operator C
- Waste Water Operator C
- 40-hour HAZWOPER
Timeline
Superintendent
San Antonio Water System
02.2025 - Current
Environmental Protection Specialist III
San Antonio Water System
09.2022 - 02.2025
Environmental Specialist II
San Antonio Water System
08.2021 - 09.2022
Environmental Protection Specialist I
San Antonio Water System
07.2019 - 08.2021
Waste Water Technician
College Station Water Services
Bachelor of Science - Bio-Environmental Science
Texas A&M University