December 1999

December 1999 Agenda

Job Opportunity

For Your Information...

 

Dues!

It’s that time of year again, dues for the fiscal year 1999-2000 are due and payable. dues need to be paid in the second quarter of the fiscal year sept. – dec. the individual membership is $15.00 and the corporate memberhsip is $35.00. getting payment in a timely fashion has been a problem. last year we ran dues notices up into late spring. please make your payment ina timely manner. all dues should be paid by december 31 at the latest.

If, on your mailing label above you name, you have the leter "l" or read 99/00 you are current and have to do nothing. all others must send payment. for individual you will have the letter"a" above your name and for corporate you will have the letter "c" above the name.

If payment for dues are not received by dec. 1999, you will be taken off the mailing list.

If you need an invoice to submit for payment, please let arnie bevins know and he will get one to you: (860)-871-0859. send payments to: cwpaa, po box 765, vernon, ct. 06066-0765

**The Association has received some newsletters stamped, "Return to Sender" and we would like to have the following operators get in touch with us so that we can correct the addresses. The names are as follows:

  1. Clifford Preiss
  2. Michael Dunay
  3. Fred Micha
  4. Bruce Williams

Please contact Jan at: (860) 793-0221 ext. 227 or ext. 228

December 1999 Agenda

Dec. 1 NEIWPCC – Cost $95, 1.0 CEU
Dec. 2 Process Control of Activated Sludge – Stamford WWTP – 9am to 3pm
Dec. 3 NEIWPCC – Cost $95, 1.0 CEU
  For answers to your questions or to receive an application: (978)-323-7929
Dec. 99 How to Read Your Electric Bill and Monitoring/Metering Your Plant
Jan. 11,12 – 2000 CT. GRADE III & IV OPERATOR EXAM PREP. COURSE,

Conducted by: New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission

Location: New Haven Wastewater Treatment Facility
345 East Shore Parkway
New Haven, CT. 06512

Tel: (203) 466-5277, ext. 1007
Fax: (203 466-5287

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Program: (2 days) "PROCESS CONTROL OF ACTIVATED SLUDGE"

Suggested Participants: Wastewater treatment personnel who desire an understanding of the activated sludge process and control system.

Program Content: An introduction to the purpose/objectives of process control; unit processes of aeration and clarification. An overview of laboratory tests, process control calculations and microbiology of activated sludge.

Program Objectives: At the conclusion of this program the participant should be able to:

  • Define the activated sludge process.
  • Describe the role of biological treatment.
  • Recognize factors effecting sludge quality.
  • Utilize activated sludge control parameters.

Program Content:

  • The Activated Sludge System
  • Role of Biological Treatment
  • Unit Processes and Flow Patterns
  • Control of the Activated Sludge Process
  • Clarification Process

Certification: Ten (10) Training Contact Hours or 1.0 Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) will be awarded.

Cost: $30/person. There is limited space available, and the minimum required participants is 15. LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED. Make Checks payable to: OMI, Inc. (make note on check – process control)

CONVENIENT HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS CAN BE MADE AT:

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOLIDAY INN AT YALE
30 FRONTAGE ROAD OR 30 WHALEN AVE.
EAST HAVEN, CT. NEW HAVEN, CT.

TEL: (203) 469-5321

FOR MORE INFORMATION, YOU CAN CONTACT DINA AT: (203) 466-5277

Feb. 00 Switchgear and Pump Maintenance and Surge Protection/Power Factor Improvement
Apr. 00 Basic Electricity: Read Wiring Diagram, diagrams for relay panel, and ladder logic diagrams
June 00 SCADA Systems and PLCs

Job Opportunity

TOWN OF EAST HAMPTON: Public Utilities Administrator

The Town is seeking a candidate to fill the position of Public Utilities Administrator. This person is responsible for all administrative sewer and water activities in the Town of East Hampton including the general management of a regional wastewater treatment plant. Demonstrated abilities and knowledge of utility charges, beneficial assessments, long range planning and management analysis is required.

Considerable responsible experience in public utility management activities a must. Civil engineering experience preferred but not necessary. College degree in public or business administration and/or related field is desired. Equivalent work experience may be substituted for some college training.

Competitive salary plus a good benefit package.

Send resume with salary requirements to:

Town Manager
Town of East Hampton
20 East High Street
East Hampton, CT 06424

Job description may be obtained at the office of the Town Manager. The closing date is November 30, 1999.

East Hampton is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

Town of Simsbury: WPCF SUPERINTENDENT

Position Description: Performs a variety of skilled, technical, supervisory, and administrative work in the planning, construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of municipal wastewater collection and treatment systems. Provides technical consultation and administrative assistance to the Water Pollution Control Authority, and recommends user assessment system.

Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma plus either three years of higher education in a wastewater-related filed or 135 CEU’s to wastewater-related courses and four (4) years at a Class III or higher WPCF, at least half as chief of shift operator with some supervisory experience.

License and Certification: Driver’s License, Certification as a State of Connecticut Class IV Water Pollution Control Facility Chief Operator, or ability to obtain a Class IV Certification in accordance with State of Connecticut Regulations.

Salary Range: $54,149 to $67,327

Closing Date: Screening will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications and Job descriptions available at the Simsbury Town Office Building, 933 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT 06070 or call the Human Resources Clerk at (860) 658-3200. Please send completed application form with copy of Certification to the Human Resources Clerk. AA/EOE/MF/PC/V


City of Torrington
: Administrator, Water Pollution Control Authority

Responsibilities: Daily routine responsibility for managing personnel and operations of the Wastewater Pollution Control Facility. Directs, trains and administers the technical, operational and maintenance work of the City’s wastewater treatment plant, collection system, and pumping stations. Adheres to Federal and State requirements and mandates. Administers user fee system.

Minimum Required Qualifications: Two years of college with an A.S. degree in Environmental Engineering or related field plus five to six years experience in sanitary engineering including four years of supervisory experience in the operation of a Class III or IV sewage disposal plant or equivalent. Must possess a Class IV Wastewater Operator State certification or obtain this certification within a six-month period from hire and a valid driver’s license.

Salary: $50,000/year with excellent benefit package

To apply: Contact City of Torrington, Personnel Department, at (860) 489-2394

AA/EOE

Wastewater Position Wanted

Kevin Shlatz: Looking for employment in the wastewater field; has an associates degree in Civil engineering; working on an associates degree in Environmental Engineering. He has a CT Grade I Operator-In-Training certificate. A resume is available on request: 860-749-4827.


FYI

The Wallingford WPCF has 12 Quindar (telemetry) transmitters and receivers for free. For more information call Jim Kirland at: (203) 949-2677.


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