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Jaime Pacheco

Kodiak

Summary

Skilled Water System Operator with a proven ability in system monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Committed to ensuring optimal functionality and compliance with safety standards.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Water System Operator

NIKA Solutions
Kodiak Station, AK
09.2025 - Current
  • Operated and monitored systems to ensure optimal functionality and performance.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting system issues, contributing to timely resolution of operational problems.
  • Conducted routine maintenance checks, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
  • Documented system performance metrics for analysis and reporting to management.
  • Maintained accurate logs of operations, facilitating seamless communication across departments.
  • Monitored system logs to proactively identify potential problems, reducing incident rates significantly.

Project Manager

Taylor Engineering
Yuma Proving Grounds
05.2014 - 09.2025

Supervise 3 operators, maintain 3 electro dialysis Return (EDR) water treatment plants and 8 RO Stations per contract to US Army, Yuma Proving Grounds. Follow annual budget to source and Procure replacement parts and consumable Chemical as needed. Complete deliverables IE Monthly, Annual reports as required.

  • Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.

Water Production Operator Sr

City of Las Cruces
Las Cruces, NM
03.2009 - 05.2014
  • Maintain and repair assigned wells including disinfection (gaseous chlorine) system and chemical treatment system as well as associated plumbing. Sample and process sample paperwork for state and federal compliance sampling program. Respond to emergencies to repair leaks and other malfunctions associated with the water production and distribution system. Respond to customer complaints about water quality. Rebuild and replace Main check valves, control valves and pipe work. Operate air stripping plant at superfund site. draft and produce SOP's for new plant, maintain maintenance logs and service orders
  • Conducted routine maintenance on equipment, reducing downtime and enhancing operational reliability.
  • Monitored production processes to identify and resolve issues proactively, ensuring continuous output.
  • Trained new operators on safety protocols and machinery operation, fostering a safe work environment.

Area Manager of Operations

Utilities Inc
Pahrump, NV
08.2007 - 03.2009
  • Manage private water system with 4200 water connections and wastewater system with 3500 connections. Supervise 5 potable water operators and 4 wastewater operators. Drafted and managed water conservation plan. Managed backflow and grease trap program. Maintained communications with town control authority for compliance and monitoring water system.
  • Developed and executed training programs for staff, enhancing team performance and operational knowledge.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.

Industrial Pretreatment Inspector

City of Las Cruces
Las Cruces NM
01.2001 - 07.2007
  • Monitor wastewater from 8 industrial, 1 Categorical customer. Maintain and archive all records of inspection activities. Maintain fats oils and grease (FOG) and backflow program. Deploy auto samplers to comply with tasking from other city agencies for sampling and measuring flow of various wastewater collection lines, lift stations. Collect and preserve samples, initiate paperwork such as chain of custody. Monitored sampling schedule to comply with compliance sampling.
  • Conducted inspections to ensure compliance with city regulations and safety standards.
  • Prepared detailed reports on inspection findings, enhancing documentation accuracy and clarity.
  • Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
  • Upheld codes and regulations governing processes, and procedures.

Education

Associate of Science - Water Utility Maintenance

New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM

Skills

  • Customer support
  • System monitoring
  • Software installation
  • Data center operations
  • Sample collection

Certification

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality

  • Water Treatment Operator IV
  • Water Distribution Operator II
  • Water Water Treatment Operator III
  • Waste Water Collections Operator I

Languages

Spanish

Timeline

Water System Operator

NIKA Solutions
09.2025 - Current

Project Manager

Taylor Engineering
05.2014 - 09.2025

Water Production Operator Sr

City of Las Cruces
03.2009 - 05.2014

Area Manager of Operations

Utilities Inc
08.2007 - 03.2009

Industrial Pretreatment Inspector

City of Las Cruces
01.2001 - 07.2007

Associate of Science - Water Utility Maintenance

New Mexico State University
Jaime Pacheco