Micheal Castro
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Professional Treatment Specialist with responsible background in operation, maintenance and repair of wastewater collection and water treatment and distribution. Over 10 years of experience in public utilities with certification in Wastewater Grade 2 #57921. Complies with federal and state safety laws and regulations to support healthy environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Kern County Public Works
04.2022 - Current
- Activated Electrical panels and pumps, valves and processing equipment to move water through wastewater treatment processes and added chemicals.
- Calibrated pH, DO and chlorine meters,manage chemical inventory levels, liaising with suppliers to maintain adequate stock for uninterrupted plant operations. support proper working order for daily inspections.
- Managed chemical inventory levels, liaising with suppliers to maintain adequate stock for uninterrupted plant operations.
- Maintained regulatory compliance with state and federal environmental guidelines through diligent monitoring and reporting of plant operations.
- Drafted reports and maintained logs on meter readings, tests, chemical and equipment usage as required by [State].
- Prepared detailed reports documenting daily operations data, trend analysis, and recommendations for continuous improvement opportunities within the facility.
- Conducted regular inspections of tanks, valves and other equipment to verify compliance with safety and cleanliness standards.
operator
mcmor water services company
10.2020 - 04.2022
- The operator is responsible for basic customer support activities involving the service, installation, modification and repair of water distribution equipment and systems
- Locate main and service lines; installs, repairs, and replaces mains and water meters, hydrants
- Tests equipment and notes working condition
- Notifies customers of scheduled and emergency outages
- Demonstrates knowledge of all aspects of the distribution systems within his/her territory
- Operate equipment such as; trash pumps, submersible pumps, booster pumps, chemical injection pumps, and chemical transfer pumps
- Must demonstrate the proper operational and repair procedures for these types of pumps
- Performs meter reads and field investigations
- Follows established policies and procedures in conducting service, installation and repair of equipment to ensure proper working order
- This includes preventative maintenance
- Operates company vehicle according to established safety procedures
- Interacts well with customers and acts as a representative of the Company
- Perform service meter lock outs and turn-on
- Perform routine maintenance activities such as system flushing, valve exercising, storage tank cleaning, mainline and storage tank disinfection, and fire hydrant maintenance
- Maintains grounds around well sites, booster stations, and storage tanks
- Performs other duties as assigned.
utility worker/ service person
california water service
04.2011 - 03.2020
- Installs, maintains and repairs service connections, water mains, meters, hydrants, and water storage and pumping plant equipment
- Cleans and maintains tools and equipment
- Sets up traffic control for work sites, makes connections to existing water mains
- Installs valves, pipelines, and service connections
- Uses hydraulic, pneumatic and hand tools to break pavement, drill, dig, backfill and repair pavement
- Investigates and resolves routine customer problems, including shut-off procedures
- First responder during emergency situations
- Provided transparency to customers
- Provided company recognized customer service to all customers
- Completes all applicable paperwork (timesheets, meter exchange reports, ad maintenance records.
TEMPORARY UTILITY WORKER
WEST KERN WATER DISTRICT
11.2010 - 03.2011
- Repair of leaks and breaks in the water supply system
- Read water meters, calculate usage accurately and write service orders for problems found
- Maintain and repair of district water meters, services, fire hydrants, mains, and gate valves
- Install new meters, services, fire hydrants, mains and gate valves
- Maintain shop, yard and tank lots at an acceptable appearance level
- Perform required equipment and vehicle maintenance
- Locate water lines using locating equipment
- Communicate with customers; investigate their problems and complaints, provide an effective solution or find someone who can
- Maintain and keep daily records of work completed
- Receive, track and stock inventory materials
- Direct and controls traffic while working in the right of way.
DERRICK/RIG HAND
KEY ENERGY SERVICES CALIFORNIA INC.
08.2008 - 09.2010
- Assists the operator in rigging up and down, lining up the well service rig with the well
- Sets hydraulic jacks, handles pads/boards and assists in attaching the guy wires to the anchor
- Responsible for all elevated work associated with rigging up/down (i.e
- Removing horse head from pumping unit)
- Responsible for all work performed for the rod basket and tubing board (transferring rods and tubing from the vertical racks to the elevator), performs servicing on the well
- Drives the crew truck as needed
- Operates tubing elevators for standing tubing in derrick
- Assists in picking up or laying down tubing, manually lifting the tubing from the rack onto the work floor or vice versa
- Assists in walking the rods when laying down rods
- Reports any safety hazards, accidents or maintenance issues to the rig supervisor
- Ensures that work carried out is in compliance with company policies and procedures and according to safety regulations
Education
Associate of Arts - A.A.
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA06.2025
High School Diploma -
Bakersfield Adult School
Bakersfield, CA06.2002
Skills
- Utility Training Academy- Utility Locator
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Preventive Maintenance Planning
- Sampling and Analysis Methods
- Record Keeping Accuracy
- Excellent Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Pump Operation Abilities
Timeline
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Kern County Public Works
04.2022 - Current
operator
mcmor water services company
10.2020 - 04.2022
utility worker/ service person
california water service
04.2011 - 03.2020
TEMPORARY UTILITY WORKER
WEST KERN WATER DISTRICT
11.2010 - 03.2011
DERRICK/RIG HAND
KEY ENERGY SERVICES CALIFORNIA INC.
08.2008 - 09.2010
Associate of Arts - A.A.
Bakersfield College
High School Diploma -
Bakersfield Adult School
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