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Work History
Education
Certification
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Davin Lopez

Lodi

Summary

A dedicated and highly experienced water utility professional with a strong background in water main and service line repair, now specializing in cross-connection and backflow prevention. Proven expertise in leading and supervising field teams to ensure efficient and safe operations, combined with a commitment to protecting the public water supply from potential contamination. Adept at interpreting complex regulations, conducting detailed on-site surveys, and implementing effective cross-connection programs.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Cross-Connection Control Specialist

California Water Service
05.2022 - Current

Implement and manage the water utility cross connection control program in multiple water districts to prevent contamination of the publics potable water supply.


Perform on-site surveys and hazard assessments to identify actual or potential cross connections hazards between the public water system and other water sources or hazards.


Ensure proper installation, maintenance and annual testing of backflow prevention assemblies. and enforce local and state regulations to safeguard drinking water quality.


Maintain records of surveys, tests, inspections and necessary corrective actions.


Work in partnership with customers to educate, so they understand how to identify, prevent and rectify cross-connections; protecting the publics potable water system.

Foreman-Leak Truck

California Water Service
09.2012 - 05.2022

Lead and work alongside a crew in operating leak detection equipment to repair, maintain infrastructure like water mains, hydrants and services.


Coordinate and oversee, leak crews, water shutdowns, public notification, traffic control, BMP's, safety, testing and paperwork.

Temporary Operation Maintenance Worker

California Water Service
08.2011 - 04.2022

Assist in performing essential maintenance and repair of water facility infrastructure.

Education

No Degree - Cross-Connection Control Program Specialist

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
05-2022

No Degree - Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester

AWWA CA-NV Sec
Sacramento, CA
04-2022

Office of Water Programs - Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants

California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
04-2012

Office of Water Programs - Water Treatment Plant Operation

California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
02-2011

Office of Water Programs - Water Distribution System And Operation And Maint.

California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
05-2010

Certification

Water Distribution Operator

D-2 Operator#38553

Exp. 3.1.26


Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester

Cert#18623

Exp. 4.30.28


Cross-Connection Control Program Specialist

Cert#03387

Exp. 5.31.25

Timeline

Regional Cross-Connection Control Specialist

California Water Service
05.2022 - Current

Foreman-Leak Truck

California Water Service
09.2012 - 05.2022

Temporary Operation Maintenance Worker

California Water Service
08.2011 - 04.2022

No Degree - Cross-Connection Control Program Specialist

University of Southern California

No Degree - Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester

AWWA CA-NV Sec

Office of Water Programs - Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants

California State University, Sacramento

Office of Water Programs - Water Treatment Plant Operation

California State University, Sacramento

Office of Water Programs - Water Distribution System And Operation And Maint.

California State University, Sacramento
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