The SCUUP Podcast

Meet Brian Vigil, the Preventative Maintenance Superintendent for Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District. Learn more about Brian's position and how he feels to be in the water industry. 

Meet Mike Kulich, Water Maintenance Supervisor at Irvine Ranch Water District

Kim Negrete, a field service worker, plunged feet first into the water industry nine years ago. Her position, usually filled by men in the industry, discusses her successes and challenges and how she found a home at the Temescal Valley Water District. 

Ruben and special guest host, Jon Moore, deep dive with CFO Robert Hartwig about getting into the world of public agency finance, leadership and mentorship. Bob shares his experiences that helped him climb the ladder of success- and how you can take advantage of the lessons and experiences around you to lift your opportunities.

Sal Medina, Public Works Director at City of Canyon Lake and Canyon Lake Property Owners Association you the inside SCUUP on his 3 keys to success in the industry and the new technologies that make big improvements in the world of public works.

Today Ruben celebrates our veterans and military members with a very special episode of veterans in the Utility Industry with special guest host Shane Atkisson.

You probably haven't even considered working in the sewer industry, but Jen Aguirre, Wastewater Superintendent, will convince you that it's pretty exciting! Learn how Jen got her start in the wastewater industry, how her work in wastewater treatment benefits our communities, and how she gets past that smell! 

Learn how Association of California Water Authority Joint Powers Insurance Authority balances safety with efficiency ensuring the job gets done right, safely and on time. Ruben, along with guest co-host Jon Moore, sit down with Peter Kuchinsky and get the SCUUP on risk and protections from the statewide water authority.

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. 

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.

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 furthe...

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. 

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!

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.

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.

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. 

 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,...