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Samuel Rivera

Colusa,CA

Summary

Dynamic leader with proven expertise in operations management and complex problem-solving, honed at Glenn Colusa Irrigation District. Skilled in SCADA systems, demonstrating a keen attention to detail and a goal-oriented approach.

Skilled professional ready to excel in leadership role with focus on results-driven performance. Proven ability to streamline operations and foster team collaboration to achieve organizational goals. Known for reliability and adaptability in meeting changing demands while maintaining high standards.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Water Supervisor

Glenn Colusa Irrigation District
01.2022 - Current
  • Provide administrative assistance to the Water Operations Superintendent
  • Oversee daily operations of the water department, and its 26 water operators to ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Operating main canal, with SCADA 24/7 moved water down a 65 mile long canal.
  • Operated Sacramento River pumps using SCADA.
  • Deliver water to landowners/Growers in a timely maner to 165k acres of farmland 100k of that being Rice ground, 20k in orchards, 10k others and 21k to Federal Wildlife Refuge.
  • Responsible for the maintenance of the main canal Gates.

Water Operator

Glenn Colusa Irrigation District
11.2015 - 01.2022
  • Take and schedule water orders from growers.
  • Deliver water to growers in a timely manner.
  • Operate and maintain lift pumps.
  • Maintain water elevations on laterals.
  • Winter water maintenance.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by responding to inquiries regarding water supply and concerns in a timely manner.

Education

High School Diploma -

Maxwell High School
Maxwell, CA

General Studies

Los Angeles Mission College
Sylmar, CA

Skills

  • Training and mentoring
  • Goal oriented
  • Staff management
  • Attention to detail
  • Decision-making
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Staff development
  • Inventory control
  • Strategic planning
  • Operations management

Certification

  • High performance Leadership Professional Development Academy 2023

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Water Supervisor

Glenn Colusa Irrigation District
01.2022 - Current

Water Operator

Glenn Colusa Irrigation District
11.2015 - 01.2022

High School Diploma -

Maxwell High School

General Studies

Los Angeles Mission College
Samuel Rivera