Frankie Martinez
@frankiemartinez
Utility Operations Foreman with 10+ years leading water and wastewater teams, ensuring safety, compliance, and reliable service.
What I'm looking for
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.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Utility Operation Foreman
Santa Fe County
Apr 2024 - Apr 2026 (2 years)
Supervised up to 13 employees and ensured efficient 24/7 water and wastewater operations while maintaining safety and environmental compliance. Managed daily work planning, timekeeping, on-call scheduling, and procurement (IPRs/POs), and supported water quality and permit compliance through laboratory sampling and wastewater system operations.
Level 3 Water Operator
Town of Bernalillo
Apr 2013 - Feb 2024 (10 years 10 months)
Served as a Level 3 water supply operator, performing emergency on-call repairs for service and main line breaks to minimize disruptions. Read meters, maintained wells, collected Bac T samples, completed work/service orders and 811 locates, and operated heavy equipment to restore service efficiently.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
OSHA 10 (HUB)
OSHA 10 Certification, Workplace Safety (OSHA 10)
2025 -
Completed OSHA 10 training with Mary H. Lovato through HUB.
J.D. Inspection INC
Forklift Operator Certification, Forklift Operations
2025 -
Completed forklift operator training through J.D. Inspection INC.
New Mexico Environment Department (NMED)
Wastewater System Level 1, Wastewater Treatment
2025 - 2028
Working toward/holding a Wastewater system level 1 from NMED.
Defensive Driving Course
Defensive Driving Course, Defensive Driving
2024 - 2027
Completed a Defensive Driving course.
New Mexico Environment Department (NMED)
Water Supply Level 3 Certification, Water Supply Systems
2023 - 2026
Earned a Water Supply Level 3 certification from NMED.
Bernalillo High School
High School, Secondary Education
Attended Bernalillo High School in Bernalillo, New Mexico.
First Aid, CPR & AED course
First Aid, CPR, & AED Certification, First Aid, CPR & AED
Certified in first aid, CPR, and AED.
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