Frankie Martinez

I’m an experienced Utility Operation Foreman with over 10 years in water and wastewater management, supervising teams of up to 13 employees. I’m known for keeping daily operations moving while delivering projects on time and meeting environmental and safety standards.

In my current role with Santa Fe County, I oversee water and wastewater operations, coordinate daily assignments, and ensure compliance through safety procedures like JHA’s and SOP’s. I also manage budgets and operational planning, approve employee time cards, balance schedules for 24/7 coverage, and support workforce development.

I strengthen operations with hands-on technical work and data-driven quality assurance—collecting and analyzing lab samples (including nitrate, ammonia, phosphorus, Bac T residuals, and pH) and ensuring wastewater facility permit compliance. I’ve operated MBR systems, replaced PRVs for consistent pressure, and inspected water and sewer lines to support both new development and existing infrastructure.

I bring operational leadership across procurement and maintenance as well, creating IPR’s/PO’s, obtaining vendor quotes, ordering chemicals and safety equipment, and completing work orders and 811 locates accurately. With certifications including Water supply level 3, Wastewater system level 1, OSHA 10, confined spaces, and first aid/CPR/AED, I lead with a safety-first, regulatory-focused mindset.