City of Burlington, Vermont’s Post

A great process plant operator: - Understanding their mission is to prevent contamination and protect the community. - Having a good knowledge of troubleshooting, wastewater treatment processes and incidents. - Understanding license and compliance and SAFETY and OPERATION regulations, policies by the organization. - Operating the plant in an economical and effective way (saving the electricity and good chemical dosing, good maintenance, and recycling equipment). - Understanding the role of teamwork: respectful, supportive, encouraging your team. - Always researching and learning to improve wastewater treatment processes. - Finding happiness in your tasks. #goodoperator #wastewatertreatment

This industry isn't for everyone, and the demand for skilled operators is high. If you post a job requiring multiple licenses and I can make more money with a single one of those licenses, you probably should reevaluate that job description. This is specifically for the jobs that want dual water/wastewater licenses and CDLs, etc. #wastewatertreatment #wastewatertreatmentsolutions #wastewatertreatmentplant #operationsandmaintenance #waterindustry #water #sustainability #work

This is for technicians facing some of the most pressing industrial water treatment concerns. Traditionally, water treatment chemicals would be pumped into the system from 55-gallon drums, and these delivery systems can leak, spill, and splash, causing safety hazards that lead to risk and liability. Managers and Supervisors need to implement administrative and operational procedures that control chemical risks and hazards for all workers. The G-C SolidTracⓇ Water Treatment system resolves these concerns with a space-saving solid chemical solution that gradually dissolves into the system as needed through a mechanical, non-electrical, but fully-automated system that a technician can easily control. With Garratt-Callahan’s certifications and more than a century of deep expertise in commercial water treatment, we have created a solution that improves regulatory compliance, environmental impact, and safety. Click here to learn more https://lnkd.in/gDaRdkT Contact us today. Garratt-Callahan Corporate Headquarters 50 Ingold Road Burlingame, CA 94010 (650) 697-5811 https://lnkd.in/gr9YY2t #watertreatment #watersafety #garrattcallahan #watermaintenance #waterexpertise #waterquality #waterfiltration #watermanagement #wastewater #reverseosmosis

Last week, I mentioned the importance of commercial laundries, particularly in relation to how little the average consumer might think about them. In another field, #wastewatertreatment and #stormwatermanagement are also vital parts of our lives (and if we're being honest, like a referee in sports, we usually only notice them when something goes wrong). Like fresh towels in your hotel room from the commercial laundries example, stormwater management and wastewater treatment don't just happen magically. They require many talented, dedicated people working together, leveraging data and science, and studying the impacts of their efforts over time to tweak their approach as needed. In the article below, Dober's Angela Espy reviewed some research, utilizing data from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, that analyzed water management practices on water quality in several bodies of water in the Chicago area. Learn about that and more, including some helpful tips on how to improve wastewater/stormwater management techniques:

🚰 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗽𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 No matter how meticulous your commissioning process is, it can all come crashing down at the final hurdle: 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 🧪👩🔬 The technique used to collect water samples can make or break the entire process, impacting everything from regulatory compliance to project timelines and costs, which can sometimes be phenomenal. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿? 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Proper sampling ensures that the water supply system connects seamlessly. A poorly executed sample collection can lead to delays, costly rework, and frustrated Clients. 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Imagine a wet site with frost stats submerged in water. If these stats aren’t under pressure, they won’t seat properly. The result? Potentially contaminated samples due to the venturi effect – where dirty water gets sucked into the sample stream. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲: Years ago, our team faced a nightmare scenario. Bad sampling techniques by a water undertakers sampling technician led to two repeat bad sample results. The consequences for our client were enormous – both financially and operationally. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗽𝘀 Disinfection and Accuracy: Using dedicated sample taps allows for correct disinfection and ensures that frost stats are seated accurately. This, in turn, provides reliable and representative samples. 𝗡𝗼 𝗖𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀: Don’t compromise on sample taps. Whether you’re commissioning a project or overseeing water quality, insist on the right equipment. It’s an investment that pays off in accurate data and peace of mind. Remember, water quality matters – not just for compliance but for the health and safety of everyone who relies on clean water. So, next time you’re at the sampling stage, choose wisely and use the correct equipment. 🌊💧 #mainscommissioning #waterhygiene #samplingtechniques #waterquality

Meet Richard Smith, an Electrical Technician I in the Solid Waste Department. He has worked for the City of Tampa for 35 years and loves that his position requires the scientific know-how behind what makes a compactor with a hydraulic system work and how to fix it. What’s the craziest thing you’ve seen on the job? A fire started in a compactor I was working on due to lithium batteries and gun bullets being dumped into a compactor. As you can imagine, some people throw away items that should not be discarded in a compactor because they can cause great danger. Solid waste professionals can come across more hazards in just one day than most would realize. What do you like to do in your free time? I love playing hockey, ice hockey, and soccer - and working on construction projects. Most recently, my step-daughter had a baby so on the weekends, I am a full-time grandpa! Where’s your restaurant in Tampa? I love eating at the Jerk Hut. I am Jamaican so the food reminds me of home. What's the best piece of advice you have ever been given? Growing up, my father always told me "Whatever you do in life, be the best at it, even if it's a garbage man." I find it to be so ironic that that's exactly what I am doing today, being the best solid waste employee I can be! What bucket list item do you want to check off next? My bucket list item would be to ice skate at Rockefeller Center during the Christmas season as the Christmas trees light up! #Tampa #EmployeeAppreciation

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Did you know #OurJacobs has been transforming the wastewater system in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, since 2006❓ As part of the $1.6 billion wastewater system upgrade program, we managed 115 projects to rehabilitate pipelines, increase system capacity and improve #wastewater treatment capabilities. To learn more about this innovative upgrade and how we continue to provide services to the City-Parish, click the link in our comments. Want to be part of a similar project? Learn more at careers.jacobs.com. #OneWater #BoldlyMovingForward

🚰 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗽𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 No matter how meticulous your commissioning process is, it can all come crashing down at the final hurdle: 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 🧪👩🔬 The technique used to collect water samples can make or break the entire process, impacting everything from regulatory compliance to project timelines and costs, which can sometimes be phenomenal. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿? 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Proper sampling ensures that the water supply system connects seamlessly. A poorly executed sample collection can lead to delays, costly rework, and frustrated Clients. 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Imagine a wet site with frost stats submerged in water. If these stats aren’t under pressure, they won’t seat properly. The result? Potentially contaminated samples due to the venturi effect – where dirty water gets sucked into the sample stream. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲: Years ago, our team faced a nightmare scenario. Bad sampling techniques by a water undertakers sampling technician led to two repeat bad sample results. The consequences for our client were enormous – both financially and operationally. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗽𝘀 Disinfection and Accuracy: Using dedicated sample taps allows for correct disinfection and ensures that frost stats are seated accurately. This, in turn, provides reliable and representative samples. 𝗡𝗼 𝗖𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀: Don’t compromise on sample taps. Whether you’re commissioning a project or overseeing water quality, insist on the right equipment. It’s an investment that pays off in accurate data and peace of mind. Remember, water quality matters – not just for compliance but for the health and safety of everyone who relies on clean water. So, next time you’re at the sampling stage, choose wisely and use the correct equipment. 🌊💧 #mainscommissioning #waterhygiene #samplingtechniques #waterquality

Industrial Wastewater Operators play a vital role in our clean water goals too! Currently under agreement to supply one-on-one tutoring to a candidate urgently needed to fill an operator vacancy. This person must learn an entire new (complicated) field of occupation – and pass a state certification exam. #NoPressure My philosophy on exams… first attempt is a reconnaissance to settle your nerves, so you can come back a second time, and slam-dunk it! Need to prioritize where there is best return for intense training effort. We will be focusing on highlighted high-value targets as we reconvene to prepare for a second exam attempt in 10 days. Thoughts on strategy? #Training #wastewateroperator #cleanwater #Industry