He started as a Lifeguard and Swim Instructor, quickly rising to the ranks of Aquatics Management, which eventually led him to become an Aquatic Consultant. He has run a Water Treatment Company in the Caribbean and has led teams in Facilities Management for Large Health Club companies; as an Associate at North American Filtration, he helped develop Link Automation’s 300 & 500 series Water Quality
Controllers, updating from the older 3000 series that were the workhorse in the MerMade filter lineup of pump room equipment. He developed strategies for Inside Sales, while providing guidance to both Product Support and Field Services for Neptune Benson, now the Aquatics Division at Evoqua Water Technologies. He is currently the Owner of his own Consulting/Service firm, serving the Southeastern New York Region. Rivera has a unique understanding of the Industry, and has led a successful track record consulting on:
• HVAC for Aquatic Facilities
• Water Quality and Chemical Controls
• Filtration and Circulation Systems
• OSHA Standards
• VGBA & ADA Requirements
• Aquatic Facility Design Standards
He is a motivated Self-Starter who confidently takes on the challenges that others won’t. He strives to improve the industry, even if his ideas are not embraced by others – He is a Thinker and Idea maker who cares deeply about Water Treatment and strives to make the industry a better one through sound science and logical mechanics. He developed a specification for HCF – a holistic approach to water treatment issues such as Chloramination and Crypto Control. Specialties:
• Commercial Swimming Pool Design/Construction
• Variable Frequency Drives
• Salt Sanitation
• Secondary Sanitation Systems (UV/Ozone/AOP)
• Water Quality Control/Chemical Controllers
• HCF (High Capacity Feed) Chlorination System Design
• Professional Consulting Services, CPO Training, and Professional Testimony in Legal Cases
• Specialty Aquatic Venues (Zoos, Aquariums, etc.)
