HENRY TORRES
Vado,NM
Summary
Proven expertise in water quality management and chemical handling, honed across roles including Water and Wastewater Operator at Gadsden Independent School District. Excelled in enhancing safety and environmental compliance, achieving significant improvements in water treatment processes. Skilled in leading teams and training staff, demonstrating exceptional communication and operational skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Water and Wastewater Operator
Gadsden Independent School District
Anthony, NM
10.2019 - 05.2022
- Disinfected water with chemicals such as ammonia and chlorine in exact concentrations
- Collected water samples to test alkalinity, hardness, and residual levels
- Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations
- Trained new employees on safe and productive water-treatment plant operation
- Conducted regular inspections to enforce compliance with safety and environmental regulations
- Monitored water quality and adjusted chemical dosages to meet regulatory standards
- Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, and slakers regularly
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on water-treatment plant equipment to reduce downtime
- Used hand tools and power tools to maintain, repair and lubricate equipment
- Monitored and adjusted controls to maintain optimal water quality.
Water Productions / Operator
Lower Rio Grande Water Authority
03.2018 - 08.2019
- Oversaw crew and created work orders to other employees to carry out tasks
- Monitored and interpreted gauges, meters, and control panels
- Routinely extracted analytical water samples and perform laboratory tests
- Maintained and interpreted water log data to determine that the water is receiving proper treatment
- Operated heavy equipment such as front loaders, backhoe, and five yard and ten-yard dump trucks
- Performed preventative maintenance and rebuilt pumps, motors, and related equipment
- Maintained substation building grounds, including air-conditioning systems, plumbing and electrical systems
- Interacted with specialized technicians for tasks such as underground pipe repair
- Performed vehicle maintenance for company vehicles such as oil changes, checking fluid levels, air levels in tires, and general cleaning.
Water Distribution Crew Leader
City Of Las Cruces
02.2012 - 06.2016
- Provided on-the-job training to new employees
- Assured staff maintain safety standards and adhered to policies and procedures for efficient and safe operations
- Scheduled, assigned and oversaw daily activities of work crew
- Participated in the installation, service and repair of water lines, also built sewer manholes; raised sewer manholes buried under pavement; replaced sidewalks
- Participated in staff evaluations
- Operated heavy equipment, including a backhoe and sewer truck, and standard construction tools on work projects
- Served as technical support to other workers
- Maintained work records, completing written work orders, time reports and log books
- Interacted with the public regarding water system maintenance activities.
Light Equipment Operator
City of Las Cruces
Las Cruces NM
05.2002 - 05.2012
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Operated range of heavy equipment such as back hoe, 5 and 10 yard dunp trucks on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated various hand tools such as steel roller, temper, jack hammer, quick saw
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Communicated with ground team members and fellow operators to prevent safety hazards and keep materials moving.
Education
Associate degree of Water Technology -
Dona Ana Community College
Las Cruces, NM01.2002
Skills
- Water Sampling
- Chemical Handling
- Water Quality
Certification
- National Safety Council, Las Cruces, NM, Defensive Driving Certificate, 2002
- Motor Vehicle Division, Commercial Drivers license, Class A TX Endorsement (Tankers, doubles and triples, airbrakes, hazardous material)
- Water Certification Level 3 (current)
- Wastewater Certification 2 (current)
- Operator Safety Training (Sit Forklift Trucks)
- Technical Training by James, Cooke &Hobson, Inc and E/One Sewer System
- New Mexico Water & Wastewater Association April Basic Short School
- New Mexico Rural Water Association Mechanical System: Pumps and Motors (Completed 4 hour course)
- OSHA 10 Certification
Certifications
• National Safety Council, Las Cruces, NM, Defensive Driving Certificate, 2002
• Motor Vehicle Division, Commercial Drivers license, Class A TX Endorsement (Tankers, doubles
and triples, airbrakes, hazardous material)
• Water Certification Level 3 (current)
• Wastewater Certification 2 (current)
• Operator Safety Training (Sit Forklift Trucks)
• Technical Training by James, Cooke & Hobson, Inc and E/One Sewer System
- Coordinator for New Mexico Water and Wastewater Association Southwest Section
- New Mexico Water & Wastewater Association April Basic Short School
- New Mexico Rural Water Association Mechanical System: Pumps and Motors (4 hour course)
- OSHA 10 Certification
Timeline
Water and Wastewater Operator
Gadsden Independent School District
10.2019 - 05.2022
Water Productions / Operator
Lower Rio Grande Water Authority
03.2018 - 08.2019
Water Distribution Crew Leader
City Of Las Cruces
02.2012 - 06.2016
Light Equipment Operator
City of Las Cruces
05.2002 - 05.2012
Associate degree of Water Technology -
Dona Ana Community College