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Operators Program

 

Network - Develop - Compete

Join Us for Five Days of Action Packed Events!

 

The BCWWA’s 2009 Annual Conference & Trade Show offers opportunities for Operators to make contacts throughout the industry, learn about the latest technological developments, and put their skills to the test.

 

NETWORK  Get to know BC’s water and wastewater operators and the BCWWA and EOCP Directors! Join us on the afternoon of Sunday April 26th for a pizza and drinks at the Operators Icebreaker.

DEVELOP  Enhance skills and increase the effectiveness of operations and maintenance personnel. Participate in two full days of technical paper presentations or attend the new Enhanced Operator Stream on April 27th and 28th. In addition, we have three Technical Transfer Sessions to choose from on April 29th. Earn CEUs!

COMPETE  Practical competitions will take place Sunday and Monday during Trade Show hours. The competitions test speed, knowledge, skills, safety and teamwork. The following competitions will be held in 2009:

• Large Pump Tear Down
• Small Pump Tear Down
• Top Ops Knowledge Contest

Operators Challenge Sign Up Sheet (Word)

Operators Challenge Events Sponsored By:

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CEU Announcement

The Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP) has once again approved the BCWWA Annual Conference & Trade Show for a maximum of 1.8 CEUs. The breakdown of CEU credits is as follows:

• 0.3 CEUs per session of the Technical Papers Program or the Enhanced Operators Stream
  • Monday Morning
  • Monday Afternoon (Technical Papers only)
  • Tuesday Morning
  • Tuesday Afternoon

• 0.6 CEUs per one-day session of the Wednesday Technical Transfer Sessions (pick one of three)

Attendance tracking forms will be available onsite at the Conference - don't forget to get one signed and submitted to EOCP to receive CEU credits!

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Operators Icebreaker

Sunday April 26th

1:30 - 2:30 pm

Sponsorship Opportunity Available

Calling all operators! Drop in to the Operators Icebreaker to get geared up for another awesome Conference. Say hello to representatives from BCWWA and EOCP, and meet up with your teammates for the Operators Challenge activities and scope out the competition over pizza and drinks.

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New for 2009: Enhanced Operator Stream

 

This unique training opportunity will be in a classroom setting but with a focus on hands-on training with equipment provided by BCWWA’s Manufacturers, Suppliers and Consultants.

The new operator stream will consist of 5 operator training sessions, running concurrently Monday morning, Tuesday morning and Tuesday afternoon for a total of 15 sessions. Sessions will be 3 hours each, running at the same time as the Technical Paper Presentations.

	Session Title	Presenter
Monday April 27th Morning Sessions
Session 1: Wastewater Treatment	Centrifugal Pumps - Basic Hydraulics, System Head Curves & Troubleshooting	Brian Corder, John Brooks Company
Session 2: Wastewater Collection	Surge, Checks and Air Release Valves in Wastewater Collection Systems	Matt Dorval, Robins Flo-tech
Session 3: Water Treatment	Get the Best out of Your RO System	Jantje Johnson, Genesys North America
Session 4: Water Distribution	Compression Style and Slidegate Hydrants – Maintenance Training	Don Blanchard, Terminal City Ironworks & Geoff Mantle, Clow Canada
Session 5: Small Water Systems	Chlorination Options: gas chlorine, 12% sodium hypochlorite, calcium hypochlorite, and on-site sodium hypochlorite disinfection	Paul Wessel, BG Controls
Tuesday April 28th Morning Sessions
Session 6: Wastewater Treatment	Dissolved Oxygen & Suspended Solids On Line Analysis	Mark Vuksan, Royce
Session 7: Wastewater Collection	Open Channel Flow Measurement	Winston Tang, EST Environmental Technologies Ltd.
Session 8: Water Treatment	Coagulant Optimizing through Streaming Current & Process Optimizing Through Particle Counters and SCM Technology	Joe Prok, Chemtrac Systems
Session 9: Water Distribution	Automatic Control Valves	Greg Anderson, Northwest Valve Systems
Session 10: Small Water Systems	How Much Emphasis Should Be Placed on Monitoring Water Treatment?	Dean Scovill, Fraser Health
Tuesday April 28th Afternoon Sessions
Session 11: Wastewater Treatment	Understanding Level & Flow Measurement. Ultrasonic vs. Radar. Magnetic Flow Meters Made Easy.	Rod Gallon, Siemens Canada
Session 12: Wastewater Collection	Nitrate Based Odour Control - by utilizing non-toxic, non-hazardous, ammoniated nitrate-based chemicals.	Chris Haley, Bio Magic Canada
Session 13: Water Treatment	Polymer Selection, Optimization and Use	Anthony Greville, Klearwater Equipment & Technologies
Session 14: Water Distribution	Water Meters	Mike Middlemass, Neptune Technology Group
Session 15: Small Water Systems	Operating a Ground Water System	Brian Dean, Dean Environmental

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Click here to view the Annual Conference Schedule of Events

 

To register for the Pump Competitions or Top Ops

contact Randy Craig, BCWWA Operators Program Chair:

 

Click here for attendee registration.

The Enhanced Operator Stream is included in your registration fee.

Questions? Contact Monica Chan or Sarah Vaughan at BCWWA:

604-433-4389

 

Last Updated: March 18, 2009

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