Mario Magana
Ventura,CA
Summary
Professional water systems specialist with strong expertise in managing and maintaining water distribution networks. Demonstrates exceptional skills in system monitoring, troubleshooting, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Reliable team player who excels in collaborative environments and adapts seamlessly to changing operational demands. Known for achieving optimal results and maintaining high standards in all tasks.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Water Distribution Operator II
Las Virgenes Municipal Water District
07.2011 - Current
- Assist in the daily operations of the water distribution system.
- Perform preventive maintenance and repairs to water distribution equipment.
- Reduced water loss by promptly identifying and repairing leaks within the distribution system.
- Monitored SCADA system for problems and adjusted controls to maintain efficiency.
- Collected water samples to test residual levels.
- Monitored water quality and adjusted chemical dosages to meet regulatory standards.
- Conducted regular inspections of tanks, valves and other equipment to verify compliance with safety and cleanliness standards.
- Perform job walks with contractors for fence repairs, tree trimming, painting of pump houses, tank diving and cleaning.
- Schedule and witness fire flow test with fire flow contractors.
Distribution Operator II
City Of San Buena Ventura
07.2005 - 07.2011
- Performed repairs on broken water mains, fire hydrants and laterals, replaced valves or added new valves to the water system, repaired or replaced water services and meters.
- Performed line locating for the City of Ventura as well as for other agencies, also called in USA,s as well as participated in meet and marks and sat in on excavations to protect infrastructure.
- Plan and perform shutt downs of the water system as well as taking bacteriological samples.
- setup traffic control for street and lane closures and flagging.
- Trained new employees on proper procedures, promoting a culture of high-quality workmanship and adherence to company standards as well as safety.
Distribution Operator I
Goleta Municipal Water District
01.2000 - 07.2005
- Assisted in the maintenance and repairs of water mains, service lines, fire hydrants and laterals, valves and meters.
- Performed copper pipe flaring as well as silver soldering and fabrication of custom manifolds.
- Removed and repaired sidewalks, approaches, and curb and gutters.
- Removed and replaced asphalt and concrete as well as temporary patching.
- Operated Jack hammers, clay spades, different types of compacting equipment as well as a wide variety of hand tools both electrical and hydraulic.
- Set up traffic control, lane closures, traffic tappers and street closures.
Education
Water Technology
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CAWater Science
Ventura College
Ventura, CAWater Distribution Systems Operations
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CABackflow Prevention Assembly Tester
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CASkills
- GIS mapping experience
- SCADA system operation
- Project Scheduling and Planning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Relations
- Effective Communications
- Safety Policies And Procedures
- Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
- Two Years of Cross Training in Compliance Inspecting
Certification
State Of California Water Resources Control Board
- Water Distribution Operator Grade 3
Timeline
Water Distribution Operator II
Las Virgenes Municipal Water District
07.2011 - Current
Distribution Operator II
City Of San Buena Ventura
07.2005 - 07.2011
Distribution Operator I
Goleta Municipal Water District
01.2000 - 07.2005
State Of California Water Resources Control Board
- Water Distribution Operator Grade 3
Water Technology
Santa Barbara City College
Water Science
Ventura College
Water Distribution Systems Operations
California State University, Sacramento
Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester
University of Southern California
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