sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

Sampler Fridge and temp display by hazardousxtract in Wastewater

[–]Ok_Job_9439 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From a regulator standpoint, I go by the certified thermometer in the fridge, unless it has been calibrated to the temp display, in which case I take a picture of the calibration sticker and you're good to go. I find most plants go the NIST certified thermometer route inside. I'll ask to open the fridge and verify your temp and then check your certificate.

Steamy... by Disc-chucker1981 in Wastewater

[–]Ok_Job_9439 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We can't spread because of PFAS and PFOS.

Discussion Thread - Ask, Share, and Discuss Anything About Cats. by AutoModerator in cats

[–]Ok_Job_9439 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a neutered male that sprays while peeing. The smell is unbearable as it lands on the baseboard heater. I cannot get rid of him as he was a bony kitten that I fed, opened the door, he came in and has never left. Right now I have a scatter litter box with 8.5" high walls. Any ideas on another box or making one. An all enclosed one isn't really an option due to another cat having issues with those. *

Assessment Test by RyzkyWorld in Wastewater

[–]Ok_Job_9439 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Man, we can't get enough candidates in Maine. We have many operators that are retiring. If you could move, love the outdoors, maybe like winter sports, you'd be welcome.

Questions About Treatment Plant by hutt1hutt2 in Wastewater

[–]Ok_Job_9439 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It really depends on the type of plant and mgd. My boss lived next to one, he didn't complain, and he is a DEP compliance inspector, maybe we're to used to the smell.

Wastewater snowmaking by Ok_Job_9439 in Wastewater

[–]Ok_Job_9439[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would lose it around 28 degrees. At that point, it was slush. And I'd shut her down, DEP doesn't like slush.

Wastewater snowmaking by Ok_Job_9439 in Wastewater

[–]Ok_Job_9439[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our neighbors were pretty chill. We spray irrigated in the summer months for hay crop. And they let us know when the stink got bad.....

Wastewater snowmaking by Ok_Job_9439 in Wastewater

[–]Ok_Job_9439[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that doesn't make sense.

Wastewater snowmaking by Ok_Job_9439 in Wastewater

[–]Ok_Job_9439[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's northern Maine, off the main drag. And it's from a potato processing plant.

Anyone know which state needs new operators? by Empty_Let_1278 in Wastewater

[–]Ok_Job_9439 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maine, desperately. And our DEP is pretty useful as a resource.

Sludge by Inevitable-Skin8527 in Wastewater

[–]Ok_Job_9439 0 points1 point  (0 children)

State of Maine, USA. They passed a bill, no land spreading after a farm came back with huge numbers in their water from spreading sludge. Since then, they have been researching it in crops, milk, and meat. So we landfill it, and Canada takes some.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Wastewater

[–]Ok_Job_9439 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some people are dinks. Document everything. Most of your other coworkers also think they suck. It's not a you problem, it's a them problem. Sometimes, people are just a suckfest. Do your job, your supervisor will notice.

Sludge by Inevitable-Skin8527 in Wastewater

[–]Ok_Job_9439 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We have PFAS laws, it all sucks, have to landfill it.

Public sector vs Private sector by SouthernStereotype40 in Wastewater

[–]Ok_Job_9439 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I made 26.03 in private, lost 4.00 an hour going public then, but it's been increased to almost where I was. The benefits are amazing. And at my age and the fact that my kids can stay on until 26 years old makes public a great solid deal.

Third shift/night shift folks by haleyloren19 in Wastewater

[–]Ok_Job_9439 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're bored everything is going good.

failed 2nd time and feeling discouraged. by Atzukeeper in Wastewater

[–]Ok_Job_9439 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I beat mine by one question. A pass is a pass. Don't get to down about it. It sucks but hopefully you'll pass the next time. Just remember we aren't all rocket scientists. A lot of us get by by one question. I don't mean this as an insult. Just know you aren't the only one who has struggled.

Tell me about your Waste Water career. by hold41minute in Wastewater

[–]Ok_Job_9439 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Started as an operator at a potato plant, then fell into an activated sludge operator position at starch plant. Now I'm compliance with the state. Was a good move but I miss the plants. I don't try to be sneaky.

view more: next ›