EITI

EITI has been invited to speak at the Utility Products Conference & Expo, co-located with the DistribuTECH Conference & Expo, and the Electric Light and Power Executive Conference at the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. EITI will be presenting two short conference sessions:(1) Managing Electrical Operations and (2) Switching Best Practices, during the show from January 24 - 26, 2012.

On Monday, January 23, 2011, EITI will also be presenting two pre-conference certification seminars: (1) Qualifying Employees to Work Near High Voltage Substation Equipment, and (2) High Voltage Substation Grounding and Bonding.

PRE-CONFERENCE COURSES — January 23, 2012 (Monday)

Take these two intensive training sessions at the Utility Products Conference & Expo / DistribuTECH Conference & Expo. Register early and save 33% off our regular training rates.

Qualifying Employees to Work Near
High Voltage Substation Equipment (half day)

This half-day course is ideal for managers, engineers, electrical workers who are new to the substation environment, and non-electrical workers who must work around substations.

• Understanding the Limits of Approach to High Voltage Equipment
• Determining Voltages and Identifying Conducting or Energized Parts of Equipment
• Measuring Distances from High Voltage Conductors and Equipment
• Defining a Safe Work Area using Barrier Ropes and Signage

CERTIFICATION: Students complete a theory-based exam and demonstrate the practical application of measuring distances. Successful students receive a certificate of completion.

REGISTER AT WWW.EITI.US/UPCE

High Voltage Substation Grounding and Bonding (half day)

This half-day course is ideal for managers and supervisors who need to understand what to look for during a site inspection. This program is also ideal for lineman (from novice apprentices to experienced journeymen) and for substation/powerplant electricians. Learn how to identify, control and avoid the hazards of energization by applying Grounding & Bonding within a substation work zone and substation vehicles.

• Grounding and Bonding Overview
• Safety Regulations that apply to Grounding and Bonding
• Appropriate Worker Protection Permits
• Appropriate Testing Methods
• Grounding and Bonding Procedures
• Appropriate Ground Leads and Clamps
• Causes of differing Voltage Potential in work zones
• Hazards of current on the human body
• Risks associated with unwanted or unplanned energization
• Solutions for minimizing these risks by applying Grounding and Bonding procedures

CERTIFICATION: Students complete a theory-based exam. Successful students receive a certificate of completion.

REGISTER AT WWW.EITI.US/UPCE

CONFERENCE SESSIONS — January 24 - 26, 2012 (Tuesday - Thursday)

Plan to attend these two free short sessions at the Utility Products Conference & Expo, co-located with the DistribuTECH Conference & Expo.

Managing Electrical Operations

This session, presented in two parts, is designed to provide utility management personnel with an orientation to transmission and distribution hardware and equipment, including underground distribution and substations. Covering a broad scope of information, participants will gain a better understanding of an electrical utility operations system, safe work practices, work methods utilized by employees and contractors, and identification of specific electrical equipment.

PART ONE: (1 hour)

• Understanding of a electric utility operation, re: generation, transmission, and distribution.
• Understanding the basic maintenance requirements and work methods for distribution and transmission structures.
• Best work practices, procedures for work on an energized transmission and distribution system.
• Field management roles and responsibilities.

PART TWO: (1 hour)

• Identify electrical hazards and learn how to control or mitigate risks.
• Safety training and certification requirements for all individuals working on or around the electrical system.
• Understand the importance of Grounding and Bonding and review general procedures.
• Management requirements to audit utility work crew safe work practices regularly.
 

Switching Best Practices (1 hour)

Stepping up and stepping down power is the center of every distribution substation operation, including yours. To do that, you need a whole lot of equipment and people with detailed knowledge about that equipment and just how to use it. This session will give you an expert’s opinion on the best ways to use switching for maintenance, fault clearing and reliability.

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