Nice video, and overview of the operation of a w.w.t.w. (Waste Water Treatment Works). I worked in the waste water industry for forty years. I did an electrical apprenticeship with a local electrical company up to courses”C” Technician as it was then. I applied for, and got the job for an “Electrical Craftsman”, as it was the official job title, at the water company that served my area. After a few years, early eighties, more and more instrumentation, telemetry and plc control was becoming more pronounced. I had some qualifications in radio / electronics through one of my hobbies. I went on the get qualified in digital / analogue electronics as that seemed to be the way to go in progression to the ever changing world of sewage treatment. I also got qualified in plc automation and telemetry systems, eventually turning into an I.C.A. Tech. (Instrumentation Control and Automation). There I remained for…..in most part….happily for the rest of my forty years service, eventually retiring at sixty years of age. It was a very interesting, if not challenging job at times, and your video brought a lot of the memories back, and I could in my minds eye, still recall the smells of each of the processes. The water company I worked for did operate tours around bigger works for the general public, and even schools. We had various campaigns against Fat, oil and grease, or F.O.G. as it was known. I did see much well intended investment in my time, but if I’m perfectly honest, a lot of problems within these companies and their failings is the ineptness of management.
I believe it was Thames water that got fined for sewage entering the river, that's a small treatment plant tho I hate to imagine what it's like when they have a heavy down pour.
I waa thinking about a job in wastewater, i worked in clean water in the past. Crazy question, can you get sick, from the smell or contaminants at wastewater plant?
@PaulphotoeyeVideo hey thanks for heads up! I know I could smell the plant when I was around the area, but it's been awhile, since I go in that direction. That's why I was thinking, if I can smell it driving by, what is it like up close!
Although I live in the UK I would say getting an industrial backround working on control panels and safety circuits is a good way to go. These waste recycling plants are controlled from panels which frequently need attention. I am freelance and tend to be more into the industrial electrical installations. I have just finished working at a train repair depot in my home city. Check out my conduit videos. Good luck with your choosen path. Paul.
Nice video, and overview of the operation of a w.w.t.w. (Waste Water Treatment Works). I worked in the waste water industry for forty years. I did an electrical apprenticeship with a local electrical company up to courses”C” Technician as it was then. I applied for, and got the job for an “Electrical Craftsman”, as it was the official job title, at the water company that served my area. After a few years, early eighties, more and more instrumentation, telemetry and plc control was becoming more pronounced. I had some qualifications in radio / electronics through one of my hobbies. I went on the get qualified in digital / analogue electronics as that seemed to be the way to go in progression to the ever changing world of sewage treatment. I also got qualified in plc automation and telemetry systems, eventually turning into an I.C.A. Tech. (Instrumentation Control and Automation). There I remained for…..in most part….happily for the rest of my forty years service, eventually retiring at sixty years of age. It was a very interesting, if not challenging job at times, and your video brought a lot of the memories back, and I could in my minds eye, still recall the smells of each of the processes. The water company I worked for did operate tours around bigger works for the general public, and even schools. We had various campaigns against Fat, oil and grease, or F.O.G. as it was known. I did see much well intended investment in my time, but if I’m perfectly honest, a lot of problems within these companies and their failings is the ineptness of management.
I believe it was Thames water that got fined for sewage entering the river, that's a small treatment plant tho I hate to imagine what it's like when they have a heavy down pour.
I waa thinking about a job in wastewater, i worked in clean water in the past. Crazy question, can you get sick, from the smell or contaminants at wastewater plant?
Yes you can.
@@PaulphotoeyeVideo thanks, that's one reason I'm hesitant to go for that job
@@screwball34 there will be health and safety in place to prevent this. Full training is given. You are not just put out there. It can be a good job.
@PaulphotoeyeVideo hey thanks for heads up! I know I could smell the plant when I was around the area, but it's been awhile, since I go in that direction. That's why I was thinking, if I can smell it driving by, what is it like up close!
would like to know how to become a waste water electrician if you can give me some pointers.
I aasume you are not already an electrician and I don't know your age. A little more info please.
i’m 26 yrs live in the US and i’m currently enrolled in a 2yr degree for industrial electrical technology
Although I live in the UK I would say getting an industrial backround working on control panels and safety circuits is a good way to go.
These waste recycling plants are controlled from panels which frequently need attention.
I am freelance and tend to be more into the industrial electrical installations.
I have just finished working at a train repair depot in my home city.
Check out my conduit videos.
Good luck with your choosen path.
Paul.
No drinking glass at the sewage sampling point
I couldn't imagine how sick you would be drinking raw sewage
I thought that was at the outfall end,lol
Clive Ellis oh that sampling point!