JUAN J. AGUILAR
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Military veteran with 6 years of experience in water treatment and distribution, specializing in wastewater management. Led teams of 6 in high-pressure environments, focusing on training and development while ensuring health and safety standards. Managed assets valued over $6M, consistently meeting senior leadership expectations. Currently completing 1050 hours in the Operator In Training program, with extensive hands-on experience in laboratory procedures and equipment maintenance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Water Treatment Operator
Dragados USA
11.2023 - 12.2025
- Independently operated a 100,000 GPD water treatment plant supporting a $760M infrastructure project.
- Conducted daily and weekly water quality testing to meet Virginia regulatory standards.
- Safely handled corrosive and toxic chemicals while maintaining strict compliance with safety protocols.
- Troubleshot and repaired pneumatic and electric pumps to improve system reliability.
USRO Assistant
National Park Service (Yosemite)
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Monitored turbidity, chlorine residuals, and lift stations while maintaining accurate operational records.
- Performed plumbing repairs and preventive maintenance across wastewater and distribution systems.
- Followed SOPs, SDS guidelines, and safety standards during inspections and maintenance activities.
Water Support Technician
United States Marine Corps
06.2019 - 12.2022
- Produced and distributed over 350,000 gallons of potable water within 72 hours in field operations.
- Purified 840,000+ gallons of water supporting 2,000+ personnel.
- Maintained RO systems, pumps, boilers, and storage tanks up to 50,000 gallons.
- Trained over 200 personnel on water purification and distribution systems.
Education
Wastewater & Water Treatment Courses - Water Treatment
University of Sacramento
Sacramento, CA01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
University of Maryland Global Campus
Skills
- Water & Wastewater Treatment
- Reverse Osmosis
- Water Distribution
- Pump Maintenance
- Chemical Handling
- Regulatory Sampling & Reporting
- Confined Space Safety
- Plumbing (Copper, Cast Iron, HDPE, ABS)
- Preventive Maintenance
- Water quality testing
- Process optimization
- Hazardous material handling
- Pump maintenance
- Wastewater management
- Regulatory compliance
- Backwash procedures
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Water Treatment Operator
Dragados USA
11.2023 - 12.2025
USRO Assistant
National Park Service (Yosemite)
12.2022 - 10.2023
Water Support Technician
United States Marine Corps
06.2019 - 12.2022
Wastewater & Water Treatment Courses - Water Treatment
University of Sacramento
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
University of Maryland Global Campus