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Xavier Martin

Xavier Martin

Strathmore,CA

Summary

Versatile Operations Leader, successful at taking on routine and complex Water tactical and strategic challenges with resourceful and creative approach. Recognized as driven, dedicated and hardworking with history of streamlining operations and increasing results.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

WWTP Operations Supervisor

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
01.2023 - Current
  • Participates in continuous research, development, improvement, and implementation of effective departmental strategies, tools, and guidelines based on financial and qualitative Technical analyses
  • Analyzes the effectiveness of departmental programs and makes suggestions for further improvement
  • Provides input on department business plans, initiatives, and budget to ensure continuous achievement of department goals
  • Ensures all required special reports are prepared and issued in a timely, accurate manner as required under legislation
  • Supports Municipality regarding consultation with government on legislative and regulatory changes to membership, mandate, authority, scope of operations, environmental standards, licensing, and related matters
  • Leads operating license renewal process
  • Interacts with and supports the maintenance team
  • Ensures plants are operated and maintained according to relevant legislation and standards
  • Ensures standards are strictly followed to guarantee compliance with environmental and public safety requirements
  • Submits Annual Operating Reports to Alberta Environment.

Water and Wastewater Operator

EPCOR Water Services
08.2018 - 11.2022
  • Activated pumps, valves and processing equipment to move water through treatment processes and added chemicals.
  • Calibrated pH, DO and chlorine meters to support proper working order for daily inspections.
  • Tested water samples and made adjustments to remove harmful bacteria and organism to guarantee water safety and quality of taste and smell.
  • Drafted reports and maintained logs on meter readings, tests, chemical and equipment usage as required by AEP
  • Trained laboratory and operations personnel in public water system maintenance, analytical procedures and data reporting.
  • Diagnosed and performed minor repairs on laboratory instrumentation and maintained lab and field equipment in safe, clean and efficient condition.
  • Maintained public water systems using hand tools to repair and adjust equipment and machines.
  • Conducted routine sampling of drinking water and public water following standard operating procedures.
  • Built and executed formulas and generated charts in excel spreadsheet applications.
  • Prepared standards and quality control solutions using dilutions, normality, molarity and stoichiometry calculations.
  • Conducted regular inspections of tanks, valves and other equipment to verify compliance with safety and cleanliness standards.
  • Adhered to EPA and OSHA regulations.
  • Used hand tools and power tools to maintain, repair and lubricate equipment.

Water and Wastewater Operator

Terra Water Systems
11.2016 - 08.2018
  • Activated pumps, valves and processing equipment to move water through treatment processes and added chemicals.
  • Calibrated pH, DO and chlorine meters to support proper working order for daily inspections.
  • Tested water samples and made adjustments to remove harmful bacteria and organism to guarantee water safety and quality of taste and smell.
  • Drafted reports and maintained logs on meter readings, tests, chemical and equipment usage as required by Alberta.
  • Controlled operation of variety of water treatment plant equipment, including pumps, filters and chemical feed systems.
  • Operated and adjusted controls on equipment to purify and clarify water, process or dispose of sewage and generate power.
  • Disinfected water with chemicals such as ammonia and chlorine in exact concentrations.
  • Oversaw reverse osmosis systems used to treat drinking water.

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

EPCOR Water Services
08.2013 - 09.2016
  • Performs daily activities relating to controlling the Water and Wastewater Treatment process, which impacts the quality of effluent
  • This may include performance of safe work practices, daily maintenance, laboratory, administration, special study, or duties with respect to lift stations (pumping stations), lagoons (reservoirs), septage receiving stations, compost facility, and Treatment plant facilities
  • The incumbent must work to ensure compliance with various municipal, provincial and federal regulations at all times
  • Good judgement is required to maintain a positive impact on regulatory compliance, municipal operations, municipal image, and the health of residents and the environment.

Water and Wastewater Treatment Operator

Terra Water Systems
01.2013 - 12.2013
  • Activated pumps, valves and processing equipment to move water through treatment processes and added chemicals.
  • Calibrated pH, DO and chlorine meters to support proper working order for daily inspections.
  • Tested water samples and made adjustments to remove harmful bacteria and organism to guarantee water safety and quality of taste and smell.
  • Drafted reports and maintained logs on meter readings, tests, chemical and equipment usage as required by AEP
  • Conducted routine sampling of drinking water and public water following standard operating procedures.
  • Conducted regular inspections of tanks, valves and other equipment to verify compliance with safety and cleanliness standards.
  • Monitored and adjusted controls to maintain optimal water quality.
  • Controlled operation of variety of water treatment plant equipment, including pumps, filters and chemical feed systems.

Support Assistant Store Manager

Walmart Canada
11.2008 - 12.2010
  • Modelling OPEX and Budgeting
  • Completing performance evaluations and making reports
  • Negotiating with vendors and suppliers to reach Planned Cost Structure
  • Answering questions from employees, and giving feedback and suggestions to improve productivity
  • Developing good relationships with customers
  • Creating strategies for increasing store efficiency
  • Following the store’s budget.

Operations Manager

Brink’s Inc
01.2004 - 07.2008
  • Provide leadership and direction to one of the specified Strategic Markets in both functional operations and business development activities
  • Modelling DCF and Own the P&L for the market and achieve financial and business plan results for the plan year
  • Support the Regional Vice President in providing the leadership necessary to organize the market logistics, modelling OPEX and aggressively develop a product-driven organization
  • Manage key performance indicators, including labor, quality, and other business measurements with ownership of sales
  • Modelling Cost Structure to Identify ways to improve management of costs, continually improve margins, and drives sales and services to positively impact business results
  • Develop and execute sales plans to meet predetermined financial projections and goals, modelling back testing and tuning, aligned with sales leadership to successfully execute the strategies as agreed Ensure that the market is the most efficient, quality-oriented, highest value provider of like services in the market by establishing and maintaining excellent customer relationships
  • Proactively reduce risk exposure and ensure implementation of measures to reduce worker’s compensation injury costs and security losses within the market
  • Establish and maintain accountability on all levels of the market; maintain positive Employee Relations and work environment
  • Support, coach and provide leadership to Sales Professionals, Branch Managers, Shuttle Managers, and Route Logistics in all areas of operations, sales, risk, quality, and human resources management Establish and maintain accountability on all levels of the market; maintain positive Employee Relations and work environment
  • Provide counsel to the market management team and interface between the region and headquarters staff to ensure maximum efficiency in the execution of work and communication on regional issues involving headquarters initiatives.

Regional Retail Manager and National Wholesale Manager

GAES
04.2002 - 01.2006
  • Modelling CAPEX for expansion, and DCF for organic growth
  • Oversee the operations of multiple office, store, or business branches
  • Guide, train and manage lower-level management and supervisors
  • Prepare performance reports for presentation to upper administration
  • Organize and implement training programs for staff in the entire region
  • Ensure that all branches follow safety, health, and business laws and regulations
  • Uphold company standards of excellence and service, guaranteeing quality performance
  • Collaborate with marketing team for the planning of large events
  • Modelling P&L and budgeting in order to Maximize company profits at the branches you supervise
  • Oversee Wholesales nationwide (government purchase bids and institutional clients).

General Manager

CIGA Home Building
09.1998 - 09.2002
  • Reviewing designs to ensure that they comply with government regulations and standards for safety, materials, and construction techniques
  • Overseeing the installation of new equipment as well as repairs to existing equipment
  • Monitoring budgets and making adjustments when necessary to meet spending goals
  • Reviewing work orders and making decisions about how long each task should take to complete
  • Obtains profit contribution by managing staff and establishing and accomplishing business objectives
  • Builds company image by collaborating with customers, government, community organizations, and employees; and enforcing ethical business practices
  • Increases management’s effectiveness by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining managers; communicating values, strategies, and objectives; assigning accountabilities; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; developing incentives; cultivating a climate for offering information and opinions and providing educational opportunities
  • Develops strategic plan by studying technological and financial opportunities, presenting analysis, and recommending objectives
  • Coordinates efforts by establishing procurement, production, marketing, field, and technical services policies and practices; and coordinating actions with corporate staff
  • Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
  • Maintaining relationships with vendors to ensure they are meeting project deadlines and providing high-quality materials
  • Making sure that subcontractors are performing their work in a timely manner while meeting quality standards
  • Communicating with clients throughout the project to ensure that they are satisfied with the progress being made
  • Coordinating with architects, engineers, inspectors, and other team members to ensure that projects run smoothly.

Education

Master of Science - Water Management And Technology

Universidad De Salamanca
Salamanca, Spain
12.2022

Bachelor in Commerce - Financial Management

Tecnológico De Monterrey
Guadalajara, Mexico
06.1998

Water and Wastewater Treatment Technician -

NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)
12.2012

5th Class Power Engineering, Industrial Engineering -

NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)
11.2014

Skills

  • Performance Benchmarking
  • Relationship Building
  • Performance Evaluations
  • CAPEX Modelling
  • Budget Management
  • OPEX modelling
  • Statistical Data Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Water Operations
  • Team Leadership
  • Strategic Planning and Alignment
  • Business Process Mapping
  • Strategy Implementation

Certification

  • Wastewater Treatment Operator Class IV - Government of Alberta
  • Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade III - Government of Alberta
  • Water Treatment Technician - Canadian Water Quality Association
  • Wastewater Collection System Operator Grade II - Government of Alberta
  • Water Distribution System Operator Grade II - Government of Alberta

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Affiliations

International Water Association

AWWOA


Work Availability

monday
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saturday
sunday
morning
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Country

Canada

Quote

Everybody gets so much information all day long that they lose their common sense.
Gertrude Stein

Timeline

WWTP Operations Supervisor

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
01.2023 - Current

Water and Wastewater Operator

EPCOR Water Services
08.2018 - 11.2022

Water and Wastewater Operator

Terra Water Systems
11.2016 - 08.2018

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

EPCOR Water Services
08.2013 - 09.2016

Water and Wastewater Treatment Operator

Terra Water Systems
01.2013 - 12.2013

Support Assistant Store Manager

Walmart Canada
11.2008 - 12.2010

Operations Manager

Brink’s Inc
01.2004 - 07.2008

Regional Retail Manager and National Wholesale Manager

GAES
04.2002 - 01.2006

General Manager

CIGA Home Building
09.1998 - 09.2002

Master of Science - Water Management And Technology

Universidad De Salamanca

Bachelor in Commerce - Financial Management

Tecnológico De Monterrey

Water and Wastewater Treatment Technician -

NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)

5th Class Power Engineering, Industrial Engineering -

NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)

Software

Microsoft 365,  MAXIMO, SAP, ORACLE

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