Instrumentation for Water, Wastewater, and Utility Operations

A great introduction or refresher on the how’s and why’s of instrumentation, from flow meters to pressure gauges and everything in between.

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Course Details

Course Name: Instrumentation for Water, Wastewater, and Utility Operations
Course Code: EO0701CB25
Date of Most Recent Offering: March 13, 2025

Date: March 13, 2025 UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING
Time: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm (Check-in time: 8:00 am) UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING

Location: Bioresource Engineering Laboratory (formerly ECC), 18 Ag Extension Way, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (Directions & Map) UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING
Format: Classroom course UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING

Registration Fee: $290 per person UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING
Multi Person Discount Fee: $265 per person (2 or more registrants) UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING
NJLWO Discount Fee: $145 per person (T, W, VSWS License ONLY) UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING

Registration closes: March 6, 2024 at 3:00 pm UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING

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Course Overview

Instrumentation – from flow meters to pressure gauges and everything in between – plays an integral role in many work places. Do you know the why’s and how’s behind the equipment? If not, this course is a great place to begin! It will present an introduction to the fundamentals of instrumentation, including vocabulary and nomenclature. A great introduction OR refresher!

  • Basic Formulae, Conversion, and Calculations
  • Pressure and Velocity
  • Measuring and Transmitting Devices
  • Proper Equipment Usage and Safety

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for anyone who wants to better understand meters, gauges, and other measuring instruments, including:

  • Construction Inspectors
  • Engineers
  • Field Technicians
  • Lab Managers
  • Mechanics
  • Project Managers
  • Sewer Superintendents
  • Technical Consultants
  • Utilities Operators
  • Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators
  • Water Plant Operators
  • Water Quality Managers

Meet Your Instructor

Jerry Oselador, Longo Electrical Mechanical Inc.

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Jerry Oselador is a Senior Controls Specialist at Longo Electrical Mechanical Inc. He has spent more than 40 years in the development, implementation, and troubleshooting of controls systems in the cryogenic, water, and wastewater fields. Jerry had his initial education in the aircraft industry, specializing in aeronautic turbine systems and avionics.

His passion has been in the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition as it relates to various industrial processes. He has spent over 30 years in the programming of various Programmable Logic Controlled Systems with computer interfaces.

Student Reviews

“Speaker (Jerry Oselador) was able to convey complex topics very effectively and kept the topic interesting.”

– Past Participant

“Everything was relevant and easy to understand.”

– Past Participant

“The entire course was great and interesting. I believe this entire course helped me in my field.”

– Past Participant

Continuing Education Credits

The most recent offering of Instrumentation for Water, Wastewater, and Utility Operations was approved for 0.6 Rutgers CEUs (6 contact hours), as well as the following credits from professional organizations. We will reapply for similar credits the next time the course runs, but we cannot guarantee credit approval for future offerings.

This Instrumentation for Water, Wastewater, and Utility Operations course is approved for 0.6 Rutgers CEUs (6 contact hours), as well as the following credits from professional organizations.

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NJ Drinking Water and Wastewater Operators: 6 TCHs (Approval #01-010103-30)

NJ Electrical Contractors: 6 Continuing Education Hours

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PA Drinking Water and Wastewater Operators: 6 Recertification Hours

Course Requirements and Policies

Meals

No breakfast will be provided. Lunch will be available for pre-registered attendees only.

NOTE: If you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies, please alert us at least one (1) week in advance of the course start date so that we can make reasonable accommodations. We cannot guarantee accommodations for special requests made after that time.

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A $75 cancellation fee applies for this course. Substitutions are permitted. View our cancellation policy.

Attention U.S. Veterans

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This course is approved by the New Jersey State Approving Agency for Veterans Training for educational benefits through the GI Bill®. Learn more.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Program Questions? We’re Here to Help!

If you have any questions about Instrumentation for Water, Wastewater, and Utility Operations, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

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Administrative Assistant: Judith Joshua
848-932-7483 
judith.joshua@rutgers.edu

For registration assistance, please contact our Registration Department at 848-932-9271, option 2 or email registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.

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