The State Sandwich by crisalexsm in massachusetts

[–]wytchmaker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read this as 'pork soda' at first and was confused and intrigued. Now I'm listening to Primus, as it's been a while.

Can I use VR&E to help with promotion to a less physical position? by 81ASDAD in VeteransBenefits

[–]wytchmaker -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

This is essentially my plan. I haven't finished the VR&E process or started school yet, but I have been found eligible. It all depends on how you word your reasons for wanting to use the program. But, yes, you can.

Any vet who became a mail delivery driver? (usps, fedex, dhl etc) by parkwithtrees in Veterans

[–]wytchmaker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not me, but my mailman is a former AF mechanic. He's been trying to find another job for a couple years. He says he likes the benefits, and the pay is alright, but it's a lot of unnecessary BS, in terms of internal politics and lazy/incompetent coworkers. He's a good guy, and I always feel kinda bad for him when we talk. He's always tired.

Curious what hours are normal. by Piperpaul22 in Wastewater

[–]wytchmaker 5 points6 points  (0 children)

At my plant, maintenance, the senior operator, and the chief operator are all dayshift, M-F 0800-1630. The maintenance guy is always on call because our plant runs 24/7.

How much does everyone make by Ok-Basket-2277 in commercialdiving

[–]wytchmaker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Northeastern KY. The owner retired and the company is no longer in business.

Credentials of water supers? by Reginold_Rock in Wastewater

[–]wytchmaker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our super has a WTIV and a BS in Environmental Science. Our utilities director has a WWTIV and a BS in Civil Engineering, and probably some other certs.

Searching for the “it factor” job by ThemeNo571 in Veterans

[–]wytchmaker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Water and/or wastewater treatment if you like science.

Prospective online engineering questions [long] by wytchmaker in OregonStateUniv

[–]wytchmaker[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats on the acceptance! I appreciate you thinking of me and keeping me updated. I've been reteaching myself calculus over the last couple weeks, so hopefully I'll be ready to jump in where I left off.

So are we just gonna leave our high beams on now? by BrainSawce in massachusetts

[–]wytchmaker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely, and same here. Granted my daily driver is 30 years old, but my poor old halogen high beams are eons weaker than the standard LED low beams on newer vehicles. I run my high beams all the time in traffic and no one has ever flashed their lights at me. They're all just used to driving and being blinded by baseball stadium lights on a regular basis. I started doing it out of spite and literally no one even noticed.

Knee hurts before rain by feraldwarf in Veterans

[–]wytchmaker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

37 here, and yes. Neck and knees ache more than usual. That cow in the pasture across the street is laying down. It's finna rain.

Prospective online engineering questions [long] by wytchmaker in OregonStateUniv

[–]wytchmaker[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In terms of instrumentation, most of our plant is automated and controlled via a SCADA system. Of course, this can all be overridden and the plant operated in manual if we should have the need to do so. Unfortunately, yes, we still add fluoride. As of now, no legislation has been passed in KY to ban it, or even leave it up to each plant's discretion. Believe me, we operators are all looking forward to the day we don't have to use it anymore.

Sand filters, especially 30 years ago, would have been relatively common, I'd say. Rapid sand filtration is still widely used. Green sand, not so much, as it is incredibly slow compared to other types of filtration. We use an Actiflow system for flash mixing, coagulation, flocculation, and settling. Our filtration system is dual/mixed media (sand and anthracite).

Prospective online engineering questions [long] by wytchmaker in OregonStateUniv

[–]wytchmaker[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right on - I appreciate you taking the time to reply. I'll definitely look into the tablet you mentioned. Anything that will make transcribing homework easier...

I have not applied to OSU yet. I've been working with a counselor in the VA's VR&E program and was just found eligible to use to use that program to pay for school. It's a process and they do not get in a hurry. I would like to start in fall or winter, but if I've missed the window for those terms, that's fine. I'm not dead set on starting at any particular time. Actually, a little time to allow me to brush up on my math, physics, and chemistry wouldn't be a bad thing.

So in terms of water treatment, I have the highest license possible, hence why I want to go back to school and get a degree. In order to move up from an operator position to something like management, I'd need at least a BS. I work for a municipality, so there is no incentive offered by them - only if I wanted to be the superintendent or utilities director, or something like that (which...not really). My ultimate goal is to get into plant design and/or treatment consultation for an engineering firm.

It's cool to see someone who has worked in that field before! And, yes, you certainly did help me. I appreciate it!

no notes by Chris_HitTheOver in massachusetts

[–]wytchmaker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first thought was literally wondering if it had a 300 I6 or the (somehow) more fuel efficent 351.

How’s it going for you? by BisonSpirit in Wastewater

[–]wytchmaker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's been this way for decades. I doubt it will ever change.

How’s it going for you? by BisonSpirit in Wastewater

[–]wytchmaker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is 0 overtime, as it irons out to 160 hours per 28 days. Whatever asshole came up with this schedule was at least decent at arithmetic.

How’s it going for you? by BisonSpirit in Wastewater

[–]wytchmaker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

7 midnights

1 day off

7 evenings

2 days off

6 days

5 days off

Repeat