Utility Operator Certification Program
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UOCP administers Water and Wastewater Operator Certifications for all public water and wastewater utilities in New Mexico.
KEY INFO for OPERATORS…
UOCP Announcements
April 17, 2019-Deadline to submit New Mexico Utility Operator certification exam applications for the May 17, 2019 exam session in Espanola.
Please make sure all applications are completed correctly. Also, please include proof of training credits and proof of high school graduation or copy of GED with application. Incorrect applications and applications missing required documents will be placed at bottom of the application stack and are subject to rejection.
Please contact the New Mexico Utility Operator Certification Program at 505-827-2802 if you have questions.
The New Mexico Utility Operator Certification Advisory Board will meet on April 5, 2019 in Albuquerque. A draft Meeting Agenda will be posted 72 hours before the meeting. UOC Advisory Board Meeting Draft Agenda
Meetings & Trainings
WW Level 1 & 2 Exam Prep Workshop, March 26-28, 2019 – Updated 3/13/2019
Review and Prep. for Water Certification levels SW,SWA,WS1 & WS2 – Updated April 15, 2019
Regulation Updates
20.7.4.16 NMAC Code of Professional Conduct –Effective Jan 17, 2017
(See the complete Utility Operator Certification Regulation under the “Regulations” tab)
Operator Tools & Resources
Operator Lookup – Login & Registration
New Mexico Water Systems – Drinking Water Watch
Replacement Certificate & ID Card – Updated: 2/20/2019
Certified Operators/Samplers/Approved RTCR Assessors Available for Contract
Domestic & Industrial Ground Water Discharge Permits
Operator FAQs
Who is an operator?
An “operator” is any person who operates a public water supply system or a public wastewater facility. According to the Utility Operator Certification Regulation (20.7.4 NMAC), “operate” means performing any activity or function or making any process control or system integrity decision regarding water quality or water quantity that has the potential to affect the proper functioning of a public water supply system or a public wastewater facility or to affect human health, public welfare or the environment. The term “operate” does not include the operation of monitoring equipment from a distantly remote location.
Who must be certified?
According to the Utility Operator Certification Regulation (20.7.4.20.A NMAC), it is unlawful to operator or allow the operation of a public water supply system or public wastewater facility unless the system or facility is operated by or under the supervision of a certified operator who meets or exceeds the appropriate level of certification required to operate the system or facility. Therefore, anyone who operates a public water supply system or a public wastewater facility must hold an active New Mexico utility operator certification of the correct type and level for the system or facility, or must be supervised by an individual who holds an active New Mexico utility operator certification of the correct type and level for the system or facility.
How do I become certified?
Individuals wanting to become certified water or wastewater utility operators in the State of New Mexico must meet the minimum certification and exam application requirements listed on the Certification & Renewal Requirements page.
Operator Regulations
Current Utility Operator Certification Regulations (20.7.4 NMAC) Effective Jan 17, 2017
About the Program
The Utility Operator Certification Program (UOCP) administers certifications for Water and Wastewater Operators at all public water and wastewater utilities in New Mexico.
This includes:
development, scheduling and administration of certification examinations
processing applications for certification and renewal
tracking all certified operators continuing education courses
evaluating training courses for relevance to the Program and to water and wastewater continuing education requirements
tracking operator compliance in accordance with operator certification regulation
working with the:
UOCP Staff Contacts
Anita Tavasci, Management Analyst
(505) 827-2802 / anita.tavasci@state.nm.us
Anne Keller, Environmental Scientist
(505) 222-9575 / anne.keller@state.nm.us
Nile Carver, Environmental Scientist
(505) 827-0149 / nile.carver@state.nm.us
Eric Hall, Program Manager eric.hall@state.nm.us
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