Car Santovena

Experienced industrial mechanical maintenance professional with 8+ years supporting water treatment, wastewater, and industrial fluid process systems. Extensive hands-on expertise in pumps, valves, motors, compressors, piping systems, and chemical process equipment. Strong background in rotating equipment rebuilds, mechanical installation, system commissioning, plant startups/shutdowns, and preventative maintenance programs.

Skilled in CMMS (EAM), SOP execution, troubleshooting complex mechanical systems, and performing safety-critical work under LOTO and confined space procedures. Proven ability to lead maintenance activities, train personnel, and support capital improvement and infrastructure upgrade projects.

Water Systems Operator & Maintenance at City of Broomfield (Present)

• Lead mechanical maintenance operations for a municipal potable water treatment facility
• Perform daily plant startups and shutdowns ensuring operational stability and regulatory compliance
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot pumps, motors, valves, piping systems, chemical feed systems, and process equipment
• Installed and maintain fluoride hopper and auger chemical feed system, including ongoing preventative maintenance
• Perform facility-wide maintenance across treatment systems, reservoirs, and support infrastructure
• Execute motor wiring, safety checks, and basic electrical troubleshooting on mechanical systems
• Manage CMMS (EAM) work orders, maintenance scheduling, and asset tracking documentation
• Lead shift operations and train operators/maintenance staff on procedures and equipment operation
• Ensure strict compliance with LOTO, confined space entry, SOPs, and safety standards

Water Treatment Systems Specialist (Maintenance Technician) at City of Thornton (2023-01 – 2024-02)

• Performed mechanical maintenance on pumps, motors, valves, compressors, and filtration systems
• Conducted preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, and troubleshooting of industrial fluid systems
• Supported plant startups, shutdowns, and operational transitions
• Maintained CMMS records and maintenance documentation for equipment reliability tracking
• Performed instrumentation checks and basic electrical troubleshooting on process systems
• Trained new operators and supported onboarding and field readiness
• Coordinated vendor and contractor maintenance activities for repairs and upgrades

Industrial Process Mechanic at City of Englewood (2019-04 – 2022-10)

• Performed full-spectrum mechanical maintenance including preventive, predictive, reactive, and condition-based maintenance
• Rebuilt and installed industrial pumps including vertical turbine, piston, lobe, auger, and diaphragm pumps
• Replaced and serviced rotating equipment components including bearings (sealed and tapered), mechanical seals, shafts, impellers, gears, grease seals, and belts
• Performed precision alignment, installation, and commissioning of rotating equipment and mechanical systems
• Maintained and repaired large-diameter valve systems (up to 24–26") including gate, plug, butterfly, diaphragm, check, pinch, and solenoid valves
• Installed and maintained industrial piping systems using flanged, Victaulic, and Uni flange connections
• Maintained major wastewater treatment processes including SCTs, DAF systems, clarifiers, digesters, and dewatering centrifuges
• Performed chemical system maintenance and handling including methanol, ferric sulfate, sodium bisulfite, chlorine, and bleach systems
• Conducted chemical tank cleanouts and process system installations and servicing
• Supported commissioning of RTO system recycling digester gas to Xcel Energy (one of only two in Colorado)
• Performed basic MIG/TIG welding, fabrication, grinding, cutting, and pipe fitting for maintenance and installation work
• Utilized CMMS systems (EAM) for work order management and maintenance tracking
• Followed strict safety procedures including LOTO, confined space entry, and SOP compliance

Wastewater Operator (Certified) at City of Englewood (2017-08 – 2019-04)

• Supported mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting of pumps, compressors, and centrifuges
• Performed equipment inspections and assisted with corrective maintenance activities
• Acted as shift lead ensuring process stability and regulatory compliance
• Assisted maintenance prioritization and operational support functions

Water Treatment Field Technician at Boulder Water Well (2017-03 – 2017-08)

• Installed and serviced residential and commercial well systems and water treatment equipment
• Retrieved and replaced submersible pumps from wells up to 750 ft deep using extraction and rigging systems
• Installed pumps, pressure tanks, piping systems, and filtration equipment
• Performed plumbing installation, repair, and system troubleshooting
• Conducted electrical troubleshooting on pump control systems and pressure switches
• Operated forklifts and rigging equipment for heavy equipment handling and installation

Certified Water Professional at City of Louisville (2015-11 – 2017-02)

• Performed preventive maintenance on pumps, motors, and facility systems
• Assisted with plumbing repairs and mechanical troubleshooting
• Supported maintenance scheduling and asset reliability programs

Water Utility Specialist at City of Westminster (2015-05 – 2015-10)

• Performed water distribution system maintenance including water main repair, valve replacement, and hydrant servicing
• Installed and maintained underground piping infrastructure and mechanical systems
• Operated heavy equipment including forklifts, skid steers, and mini excavators
• Responded to emergency water line breaks and system failures
• Performed confined space entry and LOTO-controlled maintenance operations