DANIEL RAMOS
Santa Maria
Summary
Certified Grade 2 Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator with over 1800 hours experience as an Operator in Training and over 500 contact hours all from wastewater courses via Sac State Office of Water programs. Previously a mechanical technician. Skilled in optimizing treatment processes and repairing/maintaining all equipment used, Very skilled with all hand tools and power tools with a strong mechanical understanding. Lots of experience with heavy equipment such as tractors/skid steers.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Operator In Training
City of Guadalupe
Guadalupe
02.2024 - 04.2025
- Attention to detail. Problem-Solving. Equipment operation. Effective communication.
- Operated various types of machinery. Forklift, tractor and skid steer operation.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions. Mechanical understanding. Collaborated with team members to ensure efficiency.
- Accurately documented all operational data.
- Activated pumps, valves and processing equipment to move water through treatment processes.
- Reading and determining measurements.
- Maintained logs on meter readings, tests, chemical and equipment usage as required by State.
- Calibrated pH and DO meters to support proper working order for daily inspections.
- Used hand tools and power tools to maintain and repair equipment.
Mechanical Technician
Mission Linen Supply
Santa Maria
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Repairing and maintaining all equipment used in production.
- Some welding(MIG).
- Tending to all floor calls.
- Boiler start up/blowdown/boiler shut off.
- Very skilled with power tools and hand tools.
- Forklift operation.
- Chemical storage/replenishing.
Education
Membrane Bioreactors - Wastewater
Office of Water Programs
05.2025 - 06.2025
Industrial Waste Treatment Vol 1 Course A
Office of Water Programs
05.2025 - 06.2025
Industrial Waste Treatment Vol 1 Course B
Office of Water Programs
05.2025 - 06.2025
Industrial Waste Treatment Vol 1 Course C
Office of Water Programs
05.2025 - 06.2025
Industrial Waste Treatment Vol 2 A
Office of Water Programs
04.2025 - 06.2025
Industrial Waste Treatment Vol 2 B
Office of Water Programs
05.2025 - 06.2025
Industrial Waste Treatment Vol 2 C
Office of Water Programs
05.2025 - 06.2025
Operation of Wasewater Treatment Plants Vol. 1 course C -
Office of Water Programs
04.2024 - 05/2024
Operation of Wasewater Treatment Plants Vol. 1 course B - Wastewater
Office of Water Programs
03.2024 - 05/2024
Opertaion and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems, Vol 2 -
Office of Water Programs
04.2024 - 05/2024
Safety, Beginning Treatment and Lagoon Systems -
Office of Water Programs
04.2024 - 05/2024
Operation And Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems, Vol. 1 -
Office of Water Programs
03.2024 - 04/2024
High School Diploma - General High School Curriculum
Santa Maria High School
Santa Maria, CASkills
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Record keeping
- Problem Solving/Troubleshooting
- Equipment Operation
- Process control
- Lab and sampling
- Preventative Maintenance
- Chemical handling
- Measurement calibration
- Team collaboration
- Safety compliance
- Tool operation
- Mechanical understanding
- Hand and power tools
- Excellent communication
Detailed References
Mike Solmi Regional Engineer-Mission Linen Supply- 8053102810
Dave Miklas Chief Plant Operator-City of Guadalupe Wastewater- 8057486859
Occupational Licenses Certificates And Training
Grade 2 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification Issued by the State Water Resources Control Board, September 2025
Timeline
Membrane Bioreactors - Wastewater
Office of Water Programs
05.2025 - 06.2025
Industrial Waste Treatment Vol 1 Course A
Office of Water Programs
05.2025 - 06.2025
Industrial Waste Treatment Vol 1 Course B
Office of Water Programs
05.2025 - 06.2025
Industrial Waste Treatment Vol 1 Course C
Office of Water Programs
05.2025 - 06.2025
Industrial Waste Treatment Vol 2 B
Office of Water Programs
05.2025 - 06.2025
Industrial Waste Treatment Vol 2 C
Office of Water Programs
05.2025 - 06.2025
Industrial Waste Treatment Vol 2 A
Office of Water Programs
04.2025 - 06.2025
Operation of Wasewater Treatment Plants Vol. 1 course C -
Office of Water Programs
04.2024 - 05/2024
Opertaion and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems, Vol 2 -
Office of Water Programs
04.2024 - 05/2024
Safety, Beginning Treatment and Lagoon Systems -
Office of Water Programs
04.2024 - 05/2024
Operation of Wasewater Treatment Plants Vol. 1 course B - Wastewater
Office of Water Programs
03.2024 - 05/2024
Operation And Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems, Vol. 1 -
Office of Water Programs
03.2024 - 04/2024
Operator In Training
City of Guadalupe
02.2024 - 04.2025
Mechanical Technician
Mission Linen Supply
01.2023 - 11.2023
High School Diploma - General High School Curriculum
Santa Maria High School