Daily Operations Checklist
What a well-run shift actually looks like on paper.
Shift Log Basics
What to record each shift — flows, DO, chemical usage, and any abnormal conditions.
Routine Sampling
Standard sample points and frequencies for influent, effluent, and in-process monitoring.
Preventive Maintenance Scheduling
Following a documented PM schedule rather than reactive, failure-driven maintenance.
Equipment Startup & Shutdown Procedures
Documented sequences that prevent damage or process upset from an improperly sequenced equipment change.
Weather & Seasonal Operating Adjustments
Planned operational changes made proactively for winter, summer, and wet-weather seasons rather than reactively.
Spare Parts & Critical Inventory Management
Stocking the specific parts that would cause the longest downtime if unavailable during a failure.
Communication with Regulators & the Public
Routine, planned communication that builds credibility before an incident, rather than only reacting to one.
Cross-Training & Shift Coverage
Ensuring critical knowledge and skills aren't concentrated in a single operator who might be unavailable.
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