Operations Challenge ‘09
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
9:15 a.m.   5:00 p.m.
Hall C, Orange County Convention Center

The first event kicks off at 9:15 a.m. in Hall C with the competition ending at 5:00 p.m., followed by an awards ceremony from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Peabody Orlando.

What is Ops Challenge?
How do operators and technicians overcome flooding, a sewer collapse, process failure and other emergencies? Do you ever wonder what transpires behind the scenes during the operation of a wastewater treatment facility? Instead of continuing to take these unsung specialists for granted, come see some of the best wastewater collection and treatment personnel in the world display their skills during Operations Challenge ‘09.

Each team is sponsored by a WEF Member Association or recognized Operator Association.  Winners are determined by a weighted point system for five events (collection systems, laboratory, process control, maintenance and safety), each designed to test the diverse skills required for the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities, their collection systems and laboratories.

Operations Challenge Committee

Chair     
Jeff Pratt
Alexandria Sanitation Authority

Vice-Chair    
Cordell Samuels
Municipality of Durham, ONT

Event Coordinators
Collection Systems  
TJ Johnson
Delta Systems

Laboratory    
Mary Ann Pietrowicz 
Spotsylvania County Utilities

Maintenance    
Tony Starks
Hampton Roads Sanitation Districts

Process Control   
Mike Ross
CH2M Hill
 
Safety    
Starlin Jones
City of Sparks, NV

Scoring     
Dave Vogel
CH2M Hill