2010 Conference Operators Program

Operators Program

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Operators Icebreaker

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Operators Challenge Events

Operators Icebreaker

NETWORK: Get to know BC’s water and wastewater operators and the BCWWA and EOCP Directors! Join us on the afternoon of Sunday May 2nd for snacks and drinks at the Operators Icebreaker.

Whistler Conference Centre

Sunday May 2nd

1:30pm - 2:45pm

(before Opening Ceremonies)

First Nations Welcome

Hosted by Indian & Northern Affairs Canada

Whistler Conference Centre

Sunday May 2nd

1:30pm - 2:45pm

(before Opening Ceremonies)

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Operator Sessions

DEVELOP: The Operator Sessions on Monday May 3rd and Tuesday May 4th are designed to enhance skills and increase the effectiveness of operations and maintenance personnel.

Building on the success of the 2009 Enhanced Operators Program, BCWWA will once again be offering a program of practical and hands-on Operator training sessions. 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 2010 Operators Program will run concurrently with the Technical Program on Monday May 3rd and Tuesday May 4th and is approved for 0.3 CEUs per morning/afternoon session (0.6 CEUs per day).

Operator Sessions will be located at the Delta Hotel, across the street from the Whistler Conference Centre.

BCWWA 2010 Operators Program SCHEDULE - Delta Hotel, Whistler, BC -
Monday Morning 8:15am - 11:45am
Whiskyjack A & B			Raven A & B
Water: General Session			Wastewater: General Session
Couplings, Service Saddles, Repair Clamps, Tapping Sleeves Dave Brewer, Robar Industries			Decanter Centrifuge - Basic principals, Operation and Optimization Venky Narayan, Pieralisi
Monday Afternoon 1:45pm - 5:00pm
Raven A	Raven B	Whiskyjack B	Whiskyjack A	Eagle Boardroom
General	Water Distribution	Water Treatment	Wastewater Treatment	Wastewater Collection
So You Wanna Be a Manager? Making the Transition from Ditch to Desk Mike Ippen, District of Saanich	Selection & Maintenance of Control Valves Greg Anderson, Northwest Valve Systems	It’s only Iron and Manganese … It can be Treated! David Hambley, Anthratech Western	Electric Actuators Matt Dorval, Norpac Controls	Nitrate-based Odour Control in Collection Systems Chris Haley, Bio-Magic
Tuesday Morning 8:15am - 11:45am
Raven A	Raven B	Whiskyjack B	Whiskyjack A	Eagle Boardroom
Small Water Systems	Water Distribution	Water Treatment	Wastewater Treatment	Wastewater Collection
Motor Control Sunny Draganov, Vector Drive Systems	Water Loss Management Jamie Eichenberger, Veritec	Fundamentals of Calibration and Certification of On-line and Lab Instruments Andre Lemoine, Cleartech	1. Chlorine theory 2. Turbidity theory and best practices Joel Blumenthal Endress+Hauser	Sewer Cleaning: Choosing the right nozzle! Garth Roden, Vimar Equipment
Tuesday Afternoon 1:45pm - 5:00pm
Raven A	Raven B	Whiskyjack B	Whiskyjack A
Disinfection and Monitoring for Small Water Systems James Davis, Smith Cameron	Vertical Turbine Pump O&M Greg Anderson, Mearl’s Machine	pH, ISE, Conductivity, DO, Turbidity & Colorimetry Mark McElroy, Thermo Scientific, Orion Products	Jar Testing – Product selection, techniques and basic maths Tony Greville, Klearwater

Operators Challenge Events

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 2010:

Large Pump Tear Down

Small Pump Tear Down

Top Ops Knowledge Contest

Demonstration TBC: Collection Event

For more information and to register a team contact Rick Marchand (Large and Small Pump Teardowns): rick.marchand@metrovancouver.org or Bill Hyslop (Top Ops): TopOps.2010@gmail.com.

Last Updated: April 14, 2010