Richard Turrietta
Water Treatment Operator
San Diego
Summary
Dedicated water treatment plant professional well-versed in all aspects of water treatment operation. Current T2 and D2 certification.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Water Flex Operator 1
City Of Corona
7 2023 - 2023.11
- Operation of a conventional water treatment plant, direct water treatment plant, reverse osmosis desalter plant, granular activated carbon plant, wells, boosters, storage tanks, prv’s, hydro stations, and flow control stations
- Monitors water quality parameters of both potable and recycled water systems to include cycling of reservoirs, detention time, chlorine feed rates, residuals, and water sampling as required by the Division of Drinking Water.
- Monitors the operation of the 24 hour water distribution system by investigating alarms or abnormal conditions, anticipating flow demands and daily operational changes.
- Operation of supervisory control and data acquisition systems (SCADA).
- Collecting routine and special bacteriological, general physical and chemical water samples
- Water quality flushing to maintain Chlorine residual
- Well Sounding and data entry
Lab Technician
GKN Aerospace
2022.03 - 2023.07
- Neutralizing industrial waste acid and filtering out excessive metal
- Cleaning and replacing old filter plates
- Transporting hazardous chemicals with forklift
- Performed tests on water samples for metal quantities and pH
- Manage waste processing areas
- Perform maintenance on Pumps and Valves
- Transfer wastewater to processing tanks
- Receive chemical deliveries
Water Treatment Operator Trainee
City Of San Diego
2020.10 - 2021.08
- Monitor SCADA system and adjust setpoints to maintain optimal water quality
- Operate mechanical equipment such as pumps, valves, and filters
- Perform Chlorine changeouts/receive chemical deliveries
- Calibrate and maintain monitoring instrumentation
- Perform volumetric analysis to verify accurate chemical dosing
- Keep logs, records, and documentation of plant data
- Perform water quality analysis on plant water
- Responding to plant alarms or emergencies
- Operate forklifts, utility carts, and small tractors
Processor 1
GKN Aerospace
2020.01 - 2020.06
Pizza Delivery Driver
Papa Johns
2014.02 - 2020.01
Education
Associate of Science - Water Treatment And Water Distribution
Cuyamaca College
2018.09 - 2021.06
Skills
Water Sampling, Chemical Analysis, Chemical Feed System Operation, Pump Stations, Calibrating instruments, Documentation skills
Certification
D2 Certification
Timeline
40 Hour Hazwoper
2023-11
D2 Certification
2023-01
T2 Certification
2022-11
Lab Technician
GKN Aerospace
2022.03 - 2023.07
Water Treatment Operator Trainee
City Of San Diego
2020.10 - 2021.08
Processor 1
GKN Aerospace
2020.01 - 2020.06
Associate of Science - Water Treatment And Water Distribution
Cuyamaca College
2018.09 - 2021.06
Pizza Delivery Driver
Papa Johns
2014.02 - 2020.01
Water Flex Operator 1
City Of Corona
7 2023 - 2023.11
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