The SCUUP Podcast

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The Southern California Underground Utilities Partnership (The SCUUP) podcast invites you to learn more about the utility industry from the experts, from the front line utility workers to the safety officers, from leadership to Human Resources. Hosted by Ruben Murillo, a leader in construction maintenance and water operations, the SCUUP is your weekly dose of insight, tips and fun from the underground. Listen up- here's the SCUUP! The SCUUP is sponsored by Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District. Interested in your agency highlighted on The SCUUP? Reach out to us at TheSCUUP@evmwd.net.

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Set your sights on leadership: Greg Thomas' Journey to General Manager

Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District General Manager Greg Thomas started his career as a Marine. Learn how he climbed the ranks through the military, in the private industry to full service water and wastewater public agency serving more than 159,000 customers. Greg's journey will inspire you to look for opportunities and reach your full potential.

Sep 21, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Heavy Equipment, wastewater and collections: Victor ties it all together!

Ruben talks ‘collections’- but we won’t be calling to collect! Victor Luna, a heavy equipment operator with the City of Riverside, sheds light on the wastewater collections industry and how his mentors helped him down his road to success.

Aug 31, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 7

From finance to safety- Making the career leap in the industry

Ruben speaks with Jon Moore, Safety Officer at the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District about how he has grown within the industry, even making big career choice changes! Jon will give you the "SCUUP" on how he was able to navigate from a desk job to a job that better fit his workstyle- working directly with the people. Learn about the challenges he faced and how he used those skills to further his career.

Aug 10, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Leading the Way: Tim Collie, Water Operations Manager

Ruben and Tim Collie, Water Operations Manager discusses Tim's path to leadership and how the relationships Tim built, gave him a foot in the door. Hear Tim's inspiring words on how to approach a job in the industry and attain the goal through hard work and perseverance.

Jul 27, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 5

From HER perspective: Regulatory Compliance

Lenai Hunter, MSES sits down with Ruben to discuss Regulatory Compliance at a local agency. Learn about Lenai's journey into water, how she confronts "Imposter Syndrome" in a male dominated industry and her accomplishments within the industry that helped propel her career. Lenai will share her tips and tricks on preparing for your career in regulatory compliance!

Jul 13, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Safety Team & the Workplace

Ruben speaks with Safety Officer Tom Marcoux from Rancho California Water District about navigating the ever changing safety needs in the utility industry and how to manage the state regulations, unforeseen events and day to day demands.

Jun 29, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Career Readiness for the Industry & Leads of Employment

Ruben checks in with Special Guests Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District Human Resources Director Jen Dancho & Human Resources Specialist Jaime Huffman about careers in the water industry and how you can get your foot in the door.

Jun 15, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Women in the Industry: Engineering Inspections from HER perspective

When Haley Garland set out for a career, she never dreamed she'd be working as an inspector for a public utility. Hear her story and how she built her confidence, trusted in herself and confided in mentors, as she worked her way up the water ladder.

Jun 01, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 1

The SCUUP!

The Southern California Underground Utilities Podcast will debut this June with the SCUUP on everything utilities. Learn more about the utility industry from the experts, from the front line utility workers to the safety officers, from leadership to Human Resources. Hosted by Ruben Murrillo, a leader in construction maintenance and water operations, the SCUUP is your weekly dose of insight, tips and fun from the underground. Listen up- here's the SCUUP! The SCUUP is sponsored by Elsinore Valley ...

May 19, 2022•23 sec

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