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.
Contact: UOCP Staff Directory
Certified Operator Portal
Operator Lookup – Login Existing users
New user? Register for Operator Lookup
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
Exam Preparation and Training Opportunities
Study guides are available for all New Mexico water and wastewater exams and can be found with additional exam preparation tools and training opportunities.
ON THIS PAGE:
- Free training opportunities on NMED events calendar
- Exam Water and Wastewater Study Guides, 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