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John Ureno

Whittier,CA

Summary

Hardworking and detail-oriented team player with strong mechanical skills. Firm sense of responsibility and self-motivation. Problem solver and team player with the ability to work independently with little direct supervision or in a leadership capacity. Reliable, resourceful and quality conscious.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Water Utility Specialist

DWP
01.2020 - Current

Operate a variety of valves under various conditions. Knowledgeable in gate books, water service maps and pipe location reports. Repair various valves as needed, repair & replace fire hydrants, assist in chlorination of pipeline installation. Assist with emergency main shut-offs and identify possible problems with regard to regulation and pump stations and water storage facilities

Water Utility Worker

DWP
07.2015 - 01.2020

Worked on special projects crew and before this was on installation of small services. Also on leak crew working main breaks, installation of new services, replace old services and hands on knowledge of Sedaru Program. Replaced and repaired water mains, fire hydrants, meters and services

Senior Water Utility Worker

City Of Whittier
05.2014 - 07.2015

Lead and supervise staff and perform duties relating the the City's water distribution system. Supervise staff in the installation and maintenance of water services, mains, valves and related facilities. Repair altitude valves for pump and regulating stations. Overhaul split-case pumps. Repaired and replaced CRD's and related tubing. Participate in on-call program.

Water Treatment Plant Operator

City Of Whittier
01.2012 - 05.2014

Operates and performs installation, routine preventative maintenance and repair of water systems, equipment and facilities, Investigate and perform repairs related to spills or pump failures. Utilize SCADA to control the level of water in the reservoir by reducing or increasing water production from wells. Operate valves and other controls to direct chemicals into water treatment systems. Regulates and controls the flow of water from wells and through treatment system. Reads and interprets meters and charts, maintains related records. Draws samples & perform routine tests per procedures. Monitor chlorine usage and residuals and maintain related records. Operate and maintain EPA wells and vessels and maintain records.

Senior Water Utility Worker

City Of Whittier
07.2004 - 01.2012

Lead and supervise staff and perform duties relating to the City's water distribution system. Supervise staff in the installation and maintenance of water services, mains, valves and related facilities. Repair on altitude valves for pump and regulations stations and do final adjustments to maintain proper pressure. Overhaul split-case pumps and motors. Repaired and replaced CRD's and related tubing. Participate in on-call program.

Education

No Degree - Water

Santiago Canyon College
Orange, CA

Skills

  • Scheduled Maintenance
  • Water Quality Sampling
  • Maintenance Support
  • Safety Policies and Measures
  • Troubleshoot Malfunctions
  • Hand Tools
  • Safe Work Practices
  • Repair and Adjust Altitude and Relief Valves

Certification

State of California Water Distribution D4 License (#20857)

State of California Water Treatment T2 License (#25518)

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Water Utility Specialist

DWP
01.2020 - Current

Water Utility Worker

DWP
07.2015 - 01.2020

Senior Water Utility Worker

City Of Whittier
05.2014 - 07.2015

Water Treatment Plant Operator

City Of Whittier
01.2012 - 05.2014

Senior Water Utility Worker

City Of Whittier
07.2004 - 01.2012

No Degree - Water

Santiago Canyon College
John Ureno