Oblin Negrette Sofan

Bilingual (English and Spanish) passionate Engineering and Water and Wastewater technician, holding a Water Treatment level 4, Water Distribution and Supply level 2, Wastewater Treatment level 2, and Wastewater Collection level 2 Certifications. More than 12 years of work experience in the field of water and wastewater operations and maintenance have qualified me in the industry through managing and operating all facilities including DRC at level 4 water treatment plant, treated water reservoirs, freshwater reservoirs, pumping stations, water meter services, wastewater lift pump stations, wastewater collection system, wastewater lagoons, and water and wastewater testing. I am highly skilled in ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing process efficiency and troubleshooting operational challenges.

Proficient in conducting water quality tests, analyzing data and implementing corrective measurements. Adaptive and collaborative across with functional team by providing technical support; committed to a safe work environment and achieving excellence in water and wastewater treatment process and environmental regulations.

Water Treatment Operator level 4 at City of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba (2025-12 – Present)

(OIC) operator in charge of the city level 4 Water Treatment Plant, who operates and maintenance the city level 4 Water Treatment plant. Involving chemical treatments, rapid mix, high turbidity active-flow recirculation process, coagulation, ballasted flocculation clarification, sedimentation, lime harness removal, sludge removal, CO2 recarbonization, ozonization, biologically active dual media filters anthracite and sand filtration, GAC filtration and disinfection process, water source reservoirs, pump stations; water and bacteria testing, water supply reservoirs management, lift pumps stations, sampling.

Utility Water operator level 4 at City of Dauphin, Manitoba (2014-12 – 2025-12)

(OIC) Water Treatment Plant Operator, operated and maintained the City of Dauphin level 4 Water Treatment plant. Involving rapid mix, coagulation, flocculation sedimentation, filtration and disinfection processes and water source reservoirs, pump stations and aqueduct; Water distribution, level 2. booster station, meter readings, leak detection, water testing, water supply reservoirs management, water service meter maintenance and installation, water service shut off; Wastewater level 2. lagoon and wastewater collection system operations, lift pumps stations, sampling, chemical treatment, manholes.

Wastewater Sampler at Clearford Water Systems Inc. (2014-07 – 2014-07)

• Collected wastewater slash, scum and water level samples from septic tanks in Wardsville Town's urban area to be analyzed in laboratory
• Collected wastewater slash, scum and water level, temperature, pH samples from inlet and outlet of septic tanks for laboratory analysis in White Tail Ridge community in Almonte, Ontario

Bio-Filter Planting Assistant at Town of Maynard Wastewater Treatment Plant (2014-06 – 2014-06)

• Assisted in replanting phragmites plants in Cell # 2 of wetland bio-filter system to treat heavy metals in Town of Maynard's decommissioned landfill

Engineering Technician in Engineering – The Certified Technicians and technologists Association of Manitoba (2020-03)

Water and Wastewater Technician Diploma in Water and Wastewater – Algonquin College (2014-08)

Bachelor of Architecture Degree in Architecture – Corporation Unicosta University (1995-07)