Moses Salazar-Medina
Ojo Caliente,NM
Summary
Dedicated wastewater treatment plant operator with extensive experience in machinery maintenance and safety management. Known for collaborative problem-solving skills, enhancing operational efficiency and team performance in high-pressure environments. Willingness to work in a team setting or able to stay self motivated for completing of tasks. Able to learn or acquire any necessary skills, licenses and training required for the position being applied for.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer
North Central Electrical
Alcalde,NM
04.2026 - Current
- Operated hand and power tools for electrical installations and repairs.
- Assisted in maintaining clean and organized work areas to enhance safety protocols.
- Supported team members in completing tasks efficiently by following project specifications.
- Followed safety guidelines to reduce workplace hazards during electrical installations.
- Operate a skid loader with a multitude of attachments for digging.
- Operate scissors lifts to aid in electrical installation at height.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
City of Santa Fe
Santa Fe, NM
06.2019 - 08.2024
- Operated and maintained wastewater treatment equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Conducted routine inspections of treatment processes to identify and address issues promptly.
- Monitored chemical usage and adjusted dosing levels for effective treatment results.
- Collaborated with team members to develop and implement safety protocols within plant operations.
- Ensured proper handling of biosolids produced from treatment processes, coordinating with disposal facilities for appropriate transportation and disposal methods.
- Used various equipment for tasks at treatment plant and sludge compost facility like skid loaders, loaders, backhoes, dump trucks and vacuum trucks.
- Analyzed data from monitoring systems to improve operational efficiency and compliance standards.
- Activated pumps, valves and processing equipment to move wastewater through treatment processes and added chemicals.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
City of Espanola
Española, NM
05.2017 - 04.2019
- Trained new operators on best practices for equipment handling and process management.
- Led initiatives to optimize treatment processes, reducing downtime and enhancing output quality.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules for machinery, minimizing disruptions in wastewater processing operations.
- Activated pumps, valves and processing equipment to move water through treatment processes and added chemicals.
- Maintained all the equipment at the treatment plant. Like pumps,motors and ultraviolet disinfection system.
- Used skid steer tractors, loader, backhoe, dump trucks and vacuum trucks. To handle sludge and to clean snow during bad weather.
- Conducted regular audits of plant operations to identify areas for improvement in safety, efficiency, and environmental compliance.
- Coordinated maintenance activities with other departments for seamless integration of repairs and upgrades into daily operations schedules.
- Supervised new hires and summer helpers. Taught them their necessary duties and tasks at the treatment plant.
Wastewater Plant Operator and Water Production
TSAY Corporation
Ohkay Owingeh, NM
04.2012 - 05.2017
- Operated and maintained wastewater treatment equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Monitored water quality parameters and conducted routine tests for compliance with environmental regulations.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical issues, improving system reliability and operational efficiency.
- Documented daily operations and maintenance activities to maintain accurate records for regulatory reporting.
- Maintained and cleaned all buildings and areas around Wastewater Plant, Well House, Booster House and Water storage tank.
- Prepared Septic hauling truck for trucking of sludge to a facility in Pojoaque,NM.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
City Of Espanola
Española, NM
10.2005 - 04.2010
- Managed chemical inventory levels, liaising with suppliers to maintain adequate stock for uninterrupted plant operations.
- Calibrated pH, DO and chlorine meters to support proper working order for daily inspections.
- 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 New Mexico Environmental Department and Environmental Protection Agency.
- Maintained public wastewater systems using hand tools and vacuum trucks to repair and adjust equipment and machines.
- Performed sewer taps for new connections and fixed any sewer backups and leaks.
Education
GED -
Northern New Mexico Collage
Española, NM05.2005
Skills
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
- Safety awareness
- Heavy lifting
- Truck loading and unloading
- New Mexico Driver's license
- Machinery maintenance
- Backhoe, Skid Loader, Loader and tractor operation
- Facilities maintenance
- Snow removal
- Plumbing
- Asphalt patching
- Cement mixing
- Hand and power tools
- Welding
- Electrical
- Maintenance and repair
- Hydraulics operation
Timeline
Laborer
North Central Electrical
04.2026 - Current
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
City of Santa Fe
06.2019 - 08.2024
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
City of Espanola
05.2017 - 04.2019
Wastewater Plant Operator and Water Production
TSAY Corporation
04.2012 - 05.2017
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
City Of Espanola
10.2005 - 04.2010
GED -
Northern New Mexico Collage