ANTHONY VELAZQUEZ
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Technical operations professional with extensive experience in industrial water treatment and process control. Expertise in SCADA monitoring, laboratory analysis, and preventive maintenance, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations while optimizing system performance and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Water Restoration Operator
MP Materials
Nipton, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Operated and monitored closed-loop industrial water treatment systems supporting mineral processing operations
- Performed routine sampling and laboratory testing (pH, turbidity, chemical analysis) to maintain process efficiency and compliance
- Utilized SCADA systems to monitor system performance, ensuring optimal operation of pumps, flow rates, tank levels, and alarms
- Conducted preventive maintenance and inspections on pumps, compressors, clarifiers, filtration, and UV disinfection systems
- Adjusted chemical feed systems to optimize water reuse and maintain process balance
- Identified process inefficiencies and collaborated with maintenance teams to implement solutions, enhancing operational reliability
- Maintained detailed operational logs and regulatory documentation to meet state and federal compliance standards
- Executed Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures during maintenance activities, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and minimizing risk
Quality Assurance Lead / Production Line Lead
DS Services
Las Vegas, NV
01.2020 - Current
- Led quality assurance operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment, ensuring product and process integrity
- Ensured compliance with FDA regulations, ISO 9001 standards, and internal quality protocols
- Led corrective and preventive action (CAPA) initiatives, addressing quality deviations and enhancing process reliability
- Supervised and trained team members on quality control and laboratory procedures
- Conducted internal audits and prepared Certificates of Analysis (COAs) to verify compliance with quality standards
- Conducted microbiological and chemical testing on water samples to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
- Monitored and maintained water treatment systems, ensuring optimal performance of reverse osmosis and mineral batching processes
- Analyzed production and lab data trends to identify opportunities for operational improvements
- Coordinated with maintenance teams to support equipment reliability and preventive maintenance programs
Skills
- Water treatment systems
- SCADA monitoring
- Reverse osmosis
- Filtration systems
- Flow instrumentation
- Process control equipment
- Preventive maintenance
- Quality assurance
- ISO compliance
- EHS compliance
- Root cause analysis
- Data analysis
- Process optimization
- SCADA tools
- Testing equipment
- Industrial Equipment Operation
- Team collaboration
- Technical documentation
Target Roles
- Process Technician
- Water Treatment Operator
- Environmental Technician
- Operations Technician
- Manufacturing/Production Technician
- Entry-Level Technical Analyst
Technical Skills And Equipment
- SCADA Systems & Process Monitoring Tools
- Reverse Osmosis & Water Treatment Systems
- Chemical Metering & Process Control Equipment
- Centrifugal Pumps, Clarifiers, and Filtration Systems
- Flow Meters, Level Sensors, and Instrumentation
- Laboratory Testing Equipment & Data Recording Systems
- Heavy Equipment Operation (Articulating Trucks, Forklifts)
Additional Qualifications
- Strong background in ISO-regulated and safety-critical environments
- Proven ability to interpret technical data and drive process improvements
- Experience working in high-volume, high-pressure industrial settings
- Adaptable to both field operations and technical/analytical roles
Timeline
Water Restoration Operator
MP Materials
01.2022 - Current
Quality Assurance Lead / Production Line Lead
DS Services
01.2020 - Current