Ready, CET, Go!
Join hosts Joey and Britnie as they dive deep into the world of water careers with water pros who keep our most vital resource flowing. Each episode features real water industry experts – operators, engineers, water quality, managers, and innovators – sharing how they broke into the field, what a typical day looks like, the biggest challenges they’ve conquered, and their proudest moments on the job.
Whether you’re a student exploring career options, a professional ready to level up, or just curious about the water sector, you’ll get practical advice on the skills, education, and pathways that actually matter. With a “silver tsunami” of retirements on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to dive into a career in water.
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Ep. 3: Steven Hernandez's Journey - How to Level Up in the Water Industry
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In this episode of Ready CET Go, we sit down with Steven Hernandez, founder of WaterWisePro (waterwisepro.com) and a 25+ year vet of the water and wastewater industry. We dive deep into his personal story, the real struggles and roadblocks that shaped his path, from a summer hire in 1999, grinding through distribution and production roles, all the way to Water Services Manager. Then he left the water municipal work to build his full-time training business.
Through WaterWisePro, Steven helps new and seasoned operators obtain their California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) certs: Water Distribution (D1 to D5), Water Treatment (T1 to T5), and Wastewater. As a top-certified instructor and consultant, he delivers straight-up advice, exam tips, motivation, and field stories through his app, live classes, and Instagram.