Seymour-Capilano Filtration Plant (North Vancouver, BC)

Worked at SCFP for three years the Seymour-Capilano Filtration Plant (SCFP) located in North Vancouver which supplies water to Metro Vancouver is Canada’s largest direct filtration facility. Responsible for control of treatment plant processes, chemical dosages, and equipment used to treat water for the Greater Vancouver Regional District. Determined and adjusted plant flows to meet system demands, mopnitored plant processes using the Computerized Data Acquisition & Control system (CDACS). Operated sludge belt presses, Veolia ACTIFLO high-rate clarifiers using microsand, chemical treatment equipment, storage vessels, circulation pumps and valves.

Complied with safety requirements of the facility and actively promoted safe work practices and advised system staff and/or contractors of potential problems and alarms. Reviewed standard operating procedures (SOPs), completed equipment lock-outs, and conducted confined space entries according to appropriate regulatory guidelines. Advised on need to order chemicals and accepted chemical shipments by inspecting chemical containers and security tags before taking delivery and unloading either by hand or forklift.

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