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Robert De La Garza

San Antonio

Summary

Motivated and detail-oriented water/wastewater professional with extensive hands-on experience in plant operations, equipment monitoring, chemical dosing, and regulatory compliance. Strong mechanical aptitude and proven ability to operate wastewater plants independently. Adept at troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and team supervision. Able to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining a high level of accountability and efficiency.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Aggregate Water
09.2024 - Current
  • 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. Operate and monitor water and wastewater treatment/distribution systems to ensure safe and reliable service.
  • Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and adjustments on pumps, valves, meters, and chemical feed systems.
  • Conduct water quality and wastewater testing to maintain compliance with TCEQ standards.
  • Respond to service calls, system issues, and emergencies with effective solutions.
  • Maintain accurate logs, reports, and operational data for regulatory purposes.
  • Trained new operators on standard procedures, ensuring consistent quality across all team members.
  • Tested water samples and made adjustments to remove harmful bacteria and organism to guarantee water safety and quality of taste and smell.
  • Diagnosed and performed minor repairs on laboratory instrumentation and maintained lab and field equipment in safe, clean and efficient condition.
  • Adjusted water treatment levels to correct below-standard variances
  • Reduced operating costs by optimizing equipment usage and identifying areas for energy conservation.
  • Trained laboratory and operations personnel in public water system maintenance, analytical procedures and data reporting.
  • Led team in seasonal maintenance overhaul, ensuring all systems were optimized for peak performance.

Wastewater Region Supervisor

ClearWater Solutions
07.2022 - 07.2024
  • Supervised daily wastewater operations across multiple facilities, ensuring compliance with TCEQ and EPA regulations.
  • Directed a team of operators and technicians in performing plant monitoring, maintenance, and emergency response.
  • Oversaw sampling, testing, and reporting to meet regulatory and safety standards.
  • Coordinated preventive maintenance schedules and work order management.
  • Trained and mentored staff on operational procedures, safety, and best practices.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with prompt and courteous resolution of inquiries and complaints.
  • Achieved significant improvements in operational efficiency, introducing and enforcing quality control measures.
  • Increased customer retention rates by implementing customer feedback into actionable improvements.

Utility Tech 3

City Of Corpus Christi
03.2019 - 07.2022


  • Monitored system operations to improve effectiveness, efficiency and regulatory compliance.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations, maintaining accurate records of all maintenance and repair activities.
  • Operated, maintained wastewater system and equipment
  • Manually operated water utility filters, pumps, valves, sludge systems and chemical feed systems.
  • Performed inspections of pumps, valves, meters, and chemical feed systems.
  • Collected and tested water/wastewater samples to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Experienced with UV disinfection
  • Documented operations data, work orders, and maintenance records.
  • Supported compliance with TCEQ and EPA standards.

Education

High School Diploma -

Tuloso Midway Highschool
Corpus Christi, TX

Skills

  • Water & Wastewater Treatment Operations
  • Chemical Handling & Dosage Calculations (Liquid & Gas Chlorine)
  • Equipment Operation & Preventive Maintenance
  • Ran centrifuge and drying beds for wasting
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of plant manuals
  • Safety Procedures & Compliance (OSHA, TCEQ regulations)
  • Lab Testing & Sample Collection
  • SCADA Systems (if applicable)
  • Strong Communication & Teamwork

Certification

  • TCEQ Wastewater Treatment Operator B – License No. WW0069575
  • TCEQ Water Treatment Operator D – License No. WO0055280

Timeline

Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Aggregate Water
09.2024 - Current

Wastewater Region Supervisor

ClearWater Solutions
07.2022 - 07.2024

Utility Tech 3

City Of Corpus Christi
03.2019 - 07.2022

High School Diploma -

Tuloso Midway Highschool

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