To protect public health and the environment, it is critical that water and wastewater utility operators, like those that operate public drinking water systems and wastewater treatment plants, are well trained and certified to appropriate standards. The Utility Operator Certification Program (UOCP) administers Water and Wastewater Operator Certifications for all public water system and wastewater utilities in New Mexico.
For contact information for UOCP staff see directory: UOCP Staff Directory
UOCP links for CERTEMY processes listed below
- All operator credits have been transferred to the new CERTEMY database. Please follow these instructions here.
- To retrieve old training transcripts please carefully review the instructions above for steps to download records available in UOCP Operator Information (nm.gov) here
- Exam applications must include the completed and signed employer form for Present Operator Experience/Supervisor Signature.
- CERTEMY payments made by Check or Money Order, must have the Payment Form-here attached to payments.
CERTEMY Contact Information: For login and technical support, please contact CERTEMY at 866-907-4088. Or email CERTEMY at support@certemy.com
Quick-Links:
Operator Job Opportunities (NMWWA list)
Sign up here to receive GovDelivery notifications from the Utility Operator Certification Program
Contract Operators/Samplers/RTCR Assessors
The Utility Operator Certification Program is now providing a list of certified operators, samplers, and approved RTCR assessors available for contract.
Certification Exams, Renewals and Equivalencies
To become certified, operators must meet certification requirements and pass the New Mexico certification exams, administered through computer-based testing at Workforce Connections Centers around the state. Certifications are renewed every 3 years; expiration date remains the same for all certifications.
ON THIS PAGE:
- Testing, certification renewal, equivalency
- Application requirements, fees, experience, training credits needed
- Online Payments
- Pay by Money Order or Check Form
Exam Preparation and Training Opportunities
New Mexico Wastewater Laboratory Certification and New Mexico Water Sampling Technician Certification study manuals can be found with additional exam preparation tools and training opportunities.
ON THIS PAGE:
- Free training opportunities on NMED events calendar
- Need-to-Know Criteria, Conversion and Formula Guide
- Test Center locations state-wide
Utility Operator Certification Advisory Board
UOCP works in collaboration with New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission and the UOCP Advisory Board to provide the above services to accommodate the Operator communities. The board holds public meetings quarterly. Upcoming meetings can be found on the NMED Events Calendar.
ON THIS PAGE:
- List of board members
- Governing regulations