Javier Samaniego
Rialto
Summary
Wastewater treatment professional with progressive 3.5 year experience advancing from Operator-in-Training to Grade 3 Certified Operator. Skilled in wastewater treatment operations, process control, laboratory testing, instrumentation, and SCADA systems, with working knowledge of Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) systems. Experienced in public outreach and industry engagement, including delivering presentations and facility tours for professional organizations and educational groups such as CWEA, AWWA and Tri-State Seminar, as well as wastewater facilities, school campuses, and community events. Combines strong technical expertise with effective communication skills to support regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and public education on wastewater treatment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III
EVMWD
Lake Elsinore, CA
02.2026 - Current
- Lead plant operations to maintain regulatory compliance and treatment performance.
- Analyze process trends and operational data to optimize treatment efficiency.
- Respond to process upsets and critical operational issues.
- Have the basic operational knowledge of Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) systems, including monitoring membrane performance and supporting membrane maintenance activities.
- Train and mentor operators and OIT staff.
- Coordinate with staff and management on operational decisions and plant performance.
- Provide plant tours and communicate treatment processes to visitors.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II
EVMWD
Lake Elsinore, CA
09.2024 - 02.2026
- Independently monitor treatment processes and analyze plant operating data.
- Make routine process control adjustments to support stable plant performance.
- Troubleshoot minor equipment and treatment process issues.
- Conduct laboratory testing and review results to assist with process optimization.
- Assist with preventive maintenance inspections and operational reporting.
- Make basic mathematical calculations to analyze data
and have a proper understanding. Operate office equipment, including a computer and applicable software, Teams, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. - Experience with DCS, SCADA, NEX-GEN, Water-Trax, making SOP's, training documents for OIT's.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator In Training
Inland Empire Utility Agency
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Learn wastewater treatment processes, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Assist operators with facility rounds, equipment checks, and operational tasks.
- Collect plant data and support water quality sampling and testing.
- Maintain clean and safe plant facilities, including tanks and equipment.
- Record readings and assist with basic operational documentation.
- Assist in implementing a new OIT program for new upcoming operators.
Education
Prep class - Wastewater Grade I/II
Wwtechtrainers
OnlinePrep class - Wastewater Grade III
Wwtechtrainers
OnlinePrep class - Wastewater Grade IV/V
Wwtechtrainers
OnlineAssociate of Science - Water Technology
SBVC
San Bernardino07-2022
Certificate - Water Supply Technology
SBVC
San Bernardino07-2022
Skills
- Water and wastewater Analytical skills
- Mathematical skills
- Laboratory analysis proficiency
- Instrumentation calibration
- SCADA
- Community relations
- Continuous learning attitude
- Documentation skills
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Positive attitude
- Detail oriented
- Organized
- Responsible
LANGUAGES
English/Spanish
Timeline
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III
EVMWD
02.2026 - Current
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II
EVMWD
09.2024 - 02.2026
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator In Training
Inland Empire Utility Agency
07.2022 - 04.2024
Associate of Science - Water Technology
SBVC
Certificate - Water Supply Technology
SBVC
Prep class - Wastewater Grade I/II
Wwtechtrainers
Prep class - Wastewater Grade III
Wwtechtrainers
Prep class - Wastewater Grade IV/V
Wwtechtrainers
Certs/ Accomplishments
- Applied Science Technology Certification
- Water Treatment I
- Wastewater Treatment I
- Wastewater Treatment II
- Wastewater Treatment III
- Community Service/CEU credit
- Public Speaking- “CA/NV AWWA Spring Conference 2023”, “Tri-State Las Vegas 2023”, and other wastewater plants. Co-Speaker for 10 Core Competency Learning Objectives presentation.
- Participate and assist for Plant of Year 2025