MELODY RUBIANO
Riverside,CA
Summary
With over seven years of dedicated environmental and laboratory experience, I have honed my expertise in environmental science through both hands-on roles and academic study. My skills are further supported by a CWEA certification in Environmental Compliance. My role as a Source Control Inspector at Orange County Sanitation District has been pivotal in maintaining ecological compliance and public health to demonstrate my commitment to safeguarding our environment through meticulous inspection and regulation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Source Control Inspector I
Orange County Sanitation District
Fountain Valley, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Conduct inspections, monitor, and sample wastewater discharge from industrial and commercial facilities for compliance with state, local, and federal regulations.
- Develop and execute comprehensive work plans to handle multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of all assignments and meeting all key performance indicators
- Respond to hazardous waste spills and discharges, ensuring timely and appropriate actions.
- Review industrial processes to evaluate the effectiveness of wastewater treatment systems
- Update knowledge by attending training workshops and seminars on current industry practices and emerging technologies.
- Collaborate with other agencies, such as the fire department and health department, on inspections.
- Issue violation notices and stop-work orders to enforce ordinance standards.
- Prepare detailed reports outlining inspection findings, recommendations for corrective action, and possible penalties in a timely manner.
- Maintain regular communication with engineers, permittees, and management about inspection findings
Environmental Technician
Orange County Sanitation District
Fountain Valley, CA
07.2019 - 08.2022
- Conducted a variety of wastewater sampling activities, including volunteer projects.
- Prepare and preserve sample aliquots for chemical analysis according to established sampling methods.
- Maintained and calibrated instrumentation and field sampling equipment.
- Adhered to strict QA/QC standards and conducted monthly quality checks.
- Planned, scheduled, and completed quarterly field tasks accordingly.
- Maintained manual and computerized logs, records, and inventory.
- Oversaw, inspected, and sampled waste hauler dumping activities to ensure compliance.
Medical Laboratory Technician
IDEXX Laboratories
Irvine, CA
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Processed various samples for testing and analysis.
- Conducted ova and parasite testing using microscopic analysis techniques.
- Ran diagnostic tests and maintained laboratory equipment.
- Adhered to strict safety and quality guidelines.
Process Assistant / Lead
07.2014 - 07.2017
- Helped resolve production issues by notifying supervisors and working on corrective actions.
- Inspected facilities to support standardization and compliance across operations.
- Provided regular updates on process status and progress toward defined objectives during all-hands meetings.
- Identified potential risks within the given process, proactively implementing mitigation strategies as necessary.
- Developed training materials for new team members to ensure proper understanding of processes and procedures.
- Troubleshot and maintained service equipment and machinery.
Laboratory Technician
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
06.2012 - 07.2013
- Prepared, analyzed, and maintained laboratory reagents and solutions.
- Utilized microbiological bacterial culture and aseptic techniques.
- Assisted faculty and students with laboratory experiments and procedures.
- Documented scientific data and maintained SDS booklets and laboratory equipment.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Public Administration
Liberty University
03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of Phoenix
03.2022
Associates of Arts - Biological and Physical Sciences
San Bernardino Valley College
07.2014
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Problem-Solving
- Evidence and Field Data Collection
- Time and Self-Management
- Operations Oversight
- Leadership and Training
- Personal and Interpersonal Communication
- Data and Report Writing
Certification
- California Water Environmental Association - Environmental Compliance Inspector, Grade 1
- California Environmental Protection Agency - CalEPA Basic Inspector Academy
- California Hazardous Materials Investigators Association- Environmental Sampling and Evidence Collection
- OSHA- 24 Hour HAZWOPER
- Sacramento State Office of Water Programs: Pretreatment Facility Inspection, Advanced Waste Treatment, Treatment of Metal Waste Streams, Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Volume I & II
Timeline
Source Control Inspector I
Orange County Sanitation District
08.2022 - Current
Environmental Technician
Orange County Sanitation District
07.2019 - 08.2022
Medical Laboratory Technician
IDEXX Laboratories
07.2017 - 07.2019
Process Assistant / Lead
07.2014 - 07.2017
Laboratory Technician
Chaffey College
06.2012 - 07.2013
Graduate Certificate - Public Administration
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of Phoenix
Associates of Arts - Biological and Physical Sciences
San Bernardino Valley College
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