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June 14 – CWEA Tri-Counties Section Plant of the Year Training Workshop & Vendor Exhibits

mcopeland — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:03:44 +0000

Tri- Counties Medium Plant of the Year and also the State Collection System of the Year ! On top of that , there will be Technical Certification Review classes, we will cover Lab Certification Grades 1 to 4, Collection Certification Grades 1 to 4, Environmental Compliance 1 and 2 , Operations Math/ Operations, Maintenance/ Instrumentation, Safety and Super Group classes. Please come and join us for a fun day of classes, plant tour, vendor exhibits, door prizes, OPS Challenge practice, excellent food and the Best and Worst Hawaiian shirt contest!

Thursday, June 14, 2012 8:00 am – 2:30 pm

City of Simi Valley Water Quality Control Plant

600 W. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, CA 93065

See Flyer for more information.

May 16 – CWEA One Day Specialty Workshop Operations & Maintenance 101 & Beyond

mcopeland — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:13:07 +0000

Come and learn about:
      Better understanding of basic design principles in applying pumps to systems
      Trouble shooting problems
      Proper installation techniques and identifying multiple types of equipment failures
      How to better address failures
      Learn proactive measures to take regarding equipment care
      Learn how to properly operate and maintain plant equipment to extend life and decrease maintenance costs

When: Wednesday May 16, 2012

Where: Sanitation Districts of LA County, 1965 Workman Mill Rd Whittier, CA 90601

See Flyer for more information.

Nov 3 – Collection Systems Training Day Hyperion Treatment Plant

phall — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:40:59 +0000

New – the venue is Hyperion’s beautiful, new Environmental Learning Center.
New – Jim Fisher and either Russell Norman or Victor Lopez of the SWRCB WDR have confirmed they will attend
New speaker - Adel Hagekhalil, City of Los Angeles, Wastewater Collection Systems Operations Watershed Protection Assistant Director

• Meet local collection system managers; local vendors; and collection system professionals
• SWRCB update – Jim Fisher (confirmed), Russell Norman or Victor Lopez (confirmed)
• LARWQCB update – Hugh Marley
• Four tracks of training including collection systems certification, maintenance and management seminars.
• Hosts: City of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works, Bureau of Sanitation

Nov 3, 2011, 7:30-3:30
Hyperion Wastewater Treatment Plant
12000 Vista Del Mar
Los Angeles, CA 90293
(see flyer for detailed parking info)

Sample classes:
• SWRCB update – Jim Fisher (confirmed), Russell Norman, Victor Lopez
• Regulatory updates con’t – Hugh Marley, LARWQB
• Evolving your maintenance program
• Sewer system success - Adel Hagekhalil, City of Los Angeles
• Collection systems safety
• Sewer bypassing class – Anthony Gaddie, Rain for Rent
• Quality assurance and sewer cleaning – Robert Potter, City of Los Angeles
• Submersible pump maintenance – Randy Cowden, ITT FLygt
• VFD maintenance – Art Yee, Industrial Technical Services
• Overflow class including volume estimates – Duane Johnson, SSCSC
• Collection Systems Math Class – Pettit/Lopez (be sure to bring your CS study guide)
• Plant Maintenance Math – Bernard Rogers, City of Los Angeles (be sure to bring your PM study guide)
• Hyperion Treatment Plant Tour

Questions?

Attendees or volunteers: Alec Mackie, LABS alecm@jwce.com, (714) 428-4614
Volunteer speakers/trainers: Michael Flores, LABS MFlores@rmcwater.com
Exhibitors: Jim Aanderud, SSCSC, jaanderud@AOL.com

Click here for the event flyer >

Nov 3 – Plant Maintenance Training Day

phall — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:22:01 +0000

CWEA plant maintenance math review; submersible pump maintenance; VFD maintenance tips and tricks.
PLC controller maintenance and troubleshooting;
Plus great buffet lunch and door prizes!

Hosts:
City of Los Angeles,
Department of Public Works,
Bureau of Sanitation

See flyer for more information

Sept 9 – Environmental Compliance Inspector (Grades 1 and 2) Exam Review Session

phall — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:33:09 +0000

Planning on taking CWEA’s Environmental Compliance Inspector Exam? Then join Kent McIntosh (Industrial Waste Inspector II for Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts and LABS TCP Chairman) at the Los Coyotes WRP in Cerritos for a review covering the exam topics. If interested, please email Kent as soon as possible, and more detailed information will be provided.

Date: Friday, September 9, 2011
Time: 4 to 8 pm
Location: Los Coyotes WRP – 16515 Piuma Ave, Cerritos, CA 90703 (upstairs Maintenance Building lunch room)
RSVP: Email Kent McIntosh at kmcintosh@lacsd.org (as soon as possible)

Sept 13 – Math, Operations, and Maintenance for Biosolids

phall — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:15:12 +0000

The SARBS chapter of CWEA is proud to bring Systems you the Math, Operations, and Maintenance for Biosolids Systems training seminar presented by local industry experts. They will provide you with the information you need to improve your biosolids-specific math skills and O&M know-how while earning continuing education credits in a one-day training course.

The topics included in this seminar address some of the most relevant solids handling issues facing treatment plants today – from maximizing and treating digester gas to dewatering equipment maintenance and handling struvite problems. If math interests you more than one of the process-related topics, you can also choose to attend one or both of the math sessions scheduled in the morning and early afternoon.

Operations and maintenance personnel involved with biosolids processes at wastewater treatment plants will benefit from attending this training session and are encouraged to register early. Register Early to Guarantee Entry in the SARBS Door Prize Giveaway!

Tuesday, September 13, 2011
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Phoenix Club
1340 S. Sanderson Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92806

See flyer for more information

June 3 – IIPP GREEN Program Course

phall — Thu, 19 May 2011 14:51:26 +0000

The next GREEN workshop, dealing with Injury Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP) Preparation, is scheduled for Friday June 3, 2011 from 8 am – 12 noon at the South Whittier Education Center.

The South Whittier Education Center is located at 14307 E. Telegraph Rd., Whittier Ca 90604 and is in front of the Sheriff’s Training Center. There is free parking at the center.

All existing GREEN participants should bring your GREEN Training Binders to this next event. You will also be given the next set of training materials for your GREEN library. If you do not have a GREEN binder, one will be provided for you at the workshop.

If you know of any company or individual that can use and/or benefit from this much needed IIPP training, please invite them to attend this next training event.

Please contact Steve Katnik at 562-463-7501 or email me at skatnik@riohondo.edu if you have questions.

Map to South Whittier Education Center

Waste Management Course for WW Folks and Young Professionals, Spring Semester, Rio Hondo College

phall — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 23:17:45 +0000

ET 240 Solid Waste Management Applications course being offered this spring semester.

The course is Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7:00pm to 10:00pm, and it will be taught by the supervisors from the LA County Sanitation Districts solid waste department.

Your instructors will also take you on field trips to the various solid waste sites. The class received great reviews last Spring. Please try to pre-register, but if you are having difficulty adding the class, please feel free contact me at (562) 463-7501 or skatnik@riohondo.edu

ET 240: This course is designed to provide individuals, who are working in or seek employment in the solid waste management field, with an overview of the solid waste industry and its components. Emphasis is placed on the various aspects of integrated waste management including: waste prevention, recycling, composting, incineration, landfilling, environmental sampling and monitoring, facility siting and permitting, and compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations.

Environmental Compliance Inspector Grades 1-4 Exam Review Session

phall — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 21:57:57 +0000

Environmental Compliance Inspectors (ECIs) inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.

CWEA offers four grade levels for ECIs through their technical certification program (TCP). Join Bill to enhance your knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, laboratory procedures, mechanical equipment, industrial processes, safety codes, budgeting principles, regulations and management strategies as you prepare to achieve the next ECI grade level.

No cost or pre-registration but send an email Bill Garrett at bgarrett@lacsd.org to sign up for the review session.

Location:
Los Coyotes WRP
16515 Piuma Av
Cerritos, CA 90703
(upstairs in the Maintenance Building lunch room)

See flyer for more information

New Collection System Certification Study Guides Released – Free online for CWEA Members

phall — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 18:26:45 +0000

CWEA’s Certification Preparation Task Force (CPTF) has just released the 2nd edition of the four Collection System Maintenance (CSM) Study Guides. The new study guides have been revised to reflect the new CSM certification tests being rolled-out January 2011. The study guides have expanded descriptions of the new Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) covered on the test and updated practice tests. Study guides are available free to all CWEA members as a searchable electronic PDF book.

Each year CWEA’s Technical Certification Program (TCP) will be revalidating and updating tests for one of the 24 vocations tested. After TCP completes the new KSAs, the CPTF takes the new KSAs and updates the study guides for that vocation. This year, the CPTF reviewed and updated 328 pages of Collection System Maintenance Study Guide content!

The CPTF is now working on updating the CSM Moderator Guides due to be released January 2011. These guides outline the curriculum for study session instructors. If your local section is planning a study session, be sure to get a moderator guide. You can contact Director of Member and Leader Services Chris Lundeen at clundeen@cwea.org or 510-382-7800 x104 for more information about getting a Moderator Guide. As the moderator guides will not be available until January, the CPTF would be happy to bring your study session instructors up to speed on any changes in the meantime. Just let Chris know and he can set-up a meeting or conference call with your instructor and members of the CPTF.

Many Thanks to the Collection System Maintenance Study Guide Update Team!

Certification Prep Task Force Co-Chairs:
Gina Cloutier, Victor Valley WRA
Joanna De Sa, City of Sunnyvale