Resources for Plant & Facility Operators
Resources
Find useful resources for plant and facility operators here. Our central hub for event notifications, blog updates, videos, educational tips, and more.
- Blog
Remove Summaries from Data Entry DataViews in Operator10 for Clean Screens
Operators entering data don't need summary rows showing weekly totals or averages. Remove summaries from data entry DataViews in Operator10 to reduce visual clutter and keep the focus on entering values, not reviewing statistics.
- Blog
Work Template Intervals Antero: Days in Service v Instrument Readings
Antero work template intervals can trigger on calendar days OR equipment meter readings like hours or miles. Set up PM schedules that say "30 days OR 3,000 miles, whichever comes first"—just like an oil change reminder.
- Blog
Mini Preview in Operator10 Chart Properties: Test Changes Before Saving
Operator10's mini preview in the chart properties window lets you experiment with colors, formulas, and layouts safely. See changes in real-time without overwriting your saved chart until you're satisfied and click Finish.
- Blog
Labor Types and Cost Tracking in Antero: Set Up Rates and Multipliers
Antero labor types let you track regular time, overtime, and double time with automatic cost multipliers. Set labor rates for each user or role, then record hours on work orders to calculate true maintenance costs for budget tracking and reporting.
- Blog
Operator10 Septic Hauling Reports: Received & Billing
Run a date-range received report, produce billing reports per hauler, and export to PDF. Add them to a report set for one-click month-end.
- Blog
Create Operator-Specific DataViews in Operator10 for Custom Workflows
Not every operator works the same way. Operator10 lets you save multiple versions of the same DataView with different layouts, so each person can open the view that matches their workflow without affecting anyone else.
- Blog
Work Request Module in Antero: Let Non-Users Submit Maintenance Requests
Antero's work request module is a lightweight client for non-Antero users to submit maintenance requests with equipment details and descriptions. Supervisors see requests in Antero and create work orders or mark them resolved.
- Blog
7-Day Period DataViews with Auto-Current Week in Operator10
Set Operator10 DataViews to display a 7-day period starting on Sunday, with the current week as the default. Operators see this week's data every time they open the view, and navigation jumps one week at a time.
- Blog
Distribution Feature Work Orders in Antero
Antero's distribution feature lets you select 10 work orders and assign them all to one maintenance group, print them as a batch, or email them to specific users—all in one action instead of opening each work order individually.
- Blog
Maintenance Groups in Antero: Assign Work by Team Instead of Individual
Antero maintenance groups let you assign work orders to a team instead of a specific person. Create groups for electrical, HVAC, or shift-based teams, then let operators grab work from their group's queue without micromanaging assignments.
- Blog
Custom Column Headers and Group Headers: Make Operator10 DataViews Readable
Operator10 lets you rename column headers in any DataView without affecting the database. Add group headers to bundle related parameters like "Aeration Basins" so your team sees clean, organized labels instead of long technical names.
- Blog
Chart Palettes in Operator10: Pre-Built Color Schemes for Professional Charts
Operator10 chart palettes give you pre-designed color schemes to make charts look professional instantly. Choose Northern Lights, custom palettes, or create your own color combinations for better readability and presentation.
- Blog
Operator10 Septic Hauling Workflow
Add events in minutes, capture screening tests when needed, filter by hauler or type, and export reports to PDF at month-end.
- Blog
Day of Week Display in Operator10 DataViews: See Sunday–Saturday at a Glance
Operator10 can show the day of the week next to each date in your DataView, so you see "Mon 12/4" instead of just "12/4/2025." Small change, big impact for operators tracking weekly patterns.
- Blog
Estimated vs Actual Quantity on Antero Work Orders: Plan Parts Then Track Usage
Antero separates estimated quantity (what you think the job needs) from actual quantity (what you really used). Set estimated quantities to help techs prepare, then log actual usage to adjust inventory accurately when closing work orders.
- Blog
Desktop Shortcuts for Operator10 DataViews: One-Click Access to Daily Screens
Create desktop shortcuts for frequently used Operator10 DataViews so your team clicks once and lands directly in the lab TSS screen or daily rounds view—no menu navigation required.
- Blog
Add Similar in Antero: Copy Work Templates and Tasks Fast
The Add Similar button in Antero copies an existing work template or task with all its details—instructions, attachments, parts, labor hours—so you only change what's different and save the new version in seconds.
- Blog
Operator10 Septic Hauling Setup
Add discharge types, haulers, and pickup sites. Then log loads in minutes and run received and billing reports with confidence.
- Blog
Remove Summaries from Data Entry DataViews in Operator10 for Clean Screens
Operators entering data don't need summary rows showing weekly totals or averages. Remove summaries from data entry DataViews in Operator10 to reduce visual clutter and keep the focus on entering values, not reviewing statistics.
- Blog
Work Template Intervals Antero: Days in Service v Instrument Readings
Antero work template intervals can trigger on calendar days OR equipment meter readings like hours or miles. Set up PM schedules that say "30 days OR 3,000 miles, whichever comes first"—just like an oil change reminder.
- Blog
Mini Preview in Operator10 Chart Properties: Test Changes Before Saving
Operator10's mini preview in the chart properties window lets you experiment with colors, formulas, and layouts safely. See changes in real-time without overwriting your saved chart until you're satisfied and click Finish.
- Blog
Labor Types and Cost Tracking in Antero: Set Up Rates and Multipliers
Antero labor types let you track regular time, overtime, and double time with automatic cost multipliers. Set labor rates for each user or role, then record hours on work orders to calculate true maintenance costs for budget tracking and reporting.
- Blog
Operator10 Septic Hauling Reports: Received & Billing
Run a date-range received report, produce billing reports per hauler, and export to PDF. Add them to a report set for one-click month-end.
- Blog
Create Operator-Specific DataViews in Operator10 for Custom Workflows
Not every operator works the same way. Operator10 lets you save multiple versions of the same DataView with different layouts, so each person can open the view that matches their workflow without affecting anyone else.
- Blog
Work Request Module in Antero: Let Non-Users Submit Maintenance Requests
Antero's work request module is a lightweight client for non-Antero users to submit maintenance requests with equipment details and descriptions. Supervisors see requests in Antero and create work orders or mark them resolved.
- Blog
7-Day Period DataViews with Auto-Current Week in Operator10
Set Operator10 DataViews to display a 7-day period starting on Sunday, with the current week as the default. Operators see this week's data every time they open the view, and navigation jumps one week at a time.
- Blog
Distribution Feature Work Orders in Antero
Antero's distribution feature lets you select 10 work orders and assign them all to one maintenance group, print them as a batch, or email them to specific users—all in one action instead of opening each work order individually.
- Blog
Maintenance Groups in Antero: Assign Work by Team Instead of Individual
Antero maintenance groups let you assign work orders to a team instead of a specific person. Create groups for electrical, HVAC, or shift-based teams, then let operators grab work from their group's queue without micromanaging assignments.
- Blog
Custom Column Headers and Group Headers: Make Operator10 DataViews Readable
Operator10 lets you rename column headers in any DataView without affecting the database. Add group headers to bundle related parameters like "Aeration Basins" so your team sees clean, organized labels instead of long technical names.
- Blog
Chart Palettes in Operator10: Pre-Built Color Schemes for Professional Charts
Operator10 chart palettes give you pre-designed color schemes to make charts look professional instantly. Choose Northern Lights, custom palettes, or create your own color combinations for better readability and presentation.
- Blog
Operator10 Septic Hauling Workflow
Add events in minutes, capture screening tests when needed, filter by hauler or type, and export reports to PDF at month-end.
- Blog
Day of Week Display in Operator10 DataViews: See Sunday–Saturday at a Glance
Operator10 can show the day of the week next to each date in your DataView, so you see "Mon 12/4" instead of just "12/4/2025." Small change, big impact for operators tracking weekly patterns.
- Blog
Estimated vs Actual Quantity on Antero Work Orders: Plan Parts Then Track Usage
Antero separates estimated quantity (what you think the job needs) from actual quantity (what you really used). Set estimated quantities to help techs prepare, then log actual usage to adjust inventory accurately when closing work orders.
- Blog
Desktop Shortcuts for Operator10 DataViews: One-Click Access to Daily Screens
Create desktop shortcuts for frequently used Operator10 DataViews so your team clicks once and lands directly in the lab TSS screen or daily rounds view—no menu navigation required.
- Blog
Add Similar in Antero: Copy Work Templates and Tasks Fast
The Add Similar button in Antero copies an existing work template or task with all its details—instructions, attachments, parts, labor hours—so you only change what's different and save the new version in seconds.
- Blog
Operator10 Septic Hauling Setup
Add discharge types, haulers, and pickup sites. Then log loads in minutes and run received and billing reports with confidence.
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