June 2018 Pipeline

MEMBER PROFILE
DERRICK HOEHN
Senior Environmental Project Officer
Water Security Agency, Melville Region
What led you into your current field? Was it
planned or a detour?
I started out as a summer student working for my
hometown. Initially it was cutting grass but evolved
to include weekend checks of both the water and
wastewater systems. In grade 12, approximately 3
months away from graduating, the maintenance man
required surgery, in which I took over for the daily
duties of the community until I started SIAST (Now
SaskPoly Tech.) that fall. It was definitely a detour, as I
initially applied for the Automotive Technician
program but happened to hear back from the Water
Resources Program first.
How long have you been in the industry?
Approx. 20 years (directly/ indirectly)
What type of education do you currently hold?
Post Secondary Diploma – Water
Resources Engineering Technology
Is there someone who has been a mentor to you
in your professional life and personal life and
why?
My Parents & Grandparents are/were definitely
mentors in my personal life teaching me that with a
lot of hard work and determination you can succeed
in anything you put your mind too. In regards to my
professional life, there are too many to mention
throughout my employment and I am honored that
they took the time to offer help and insight.
What is the most rewarding part of your job? What is the least
rewarding?
The most rewarding part of my job is being a part of and seeing
communities succeed with much needed upgrades. The least
rewarding part is enforcing compliance on communities.
If you could give advice to someone looking to get into the
industry or to a student looking into a future career what would
you say?
Don’t be narrow sighted on exactly what you want to do with your
life. Opportunities come in all directions.
What ways do you currently incorporate to help combat stress
and overwork?
Family & Hobbies (ex. Fishing, hunting, camping, home brewing,
metal and wood working / custom fabrication)
What is your future plans for your career?
Time will tell…
New Game Available!
. . . train your kids about the importance of water, your
pipes and how to treat these resources.
Do you have schools touring
your facility?
You can download and distribute these to the groups or
point them to the WEF website for more options.
A game by American Water Works Association and Water Environment Federation
DELIVERING SAFE
AND
CLEAN WATER
IS A BIG DEAL!
Almost everything we do requires water
but did you know there’s only a set amount of water
on our planet? It’s up to all of us to work together to
make sure we protect our water and use it responsibly,
so that it’s available now and way into the future.
Our friends in the water sector are always working to
make sure that we have the safest and cleanest water
possible. They treat our water and wastewater and
maintain the systems that make it possible for us to
end it on to our neighbors
PUZZLE SETUP:
1. Place obstacles on the “O” squares.
2. Place broken pipes on the “P” squares.
3. Place the start tile on the “S” square.
4. Place the finish tile on the “F” square.
5. You may only use the number of each type
of pipe shown next to the game map.
HOW TO PLAY:
FOR
AGES
8+
1. Route the water from start to finish by using
your pipe tiles.
2. Fix each broken pipe on the board by replacing