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SUBSTATION COURSES — January 23, 2012
LOCATION: San Antonio,Texas - Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center
HOSTED BY: Utility Products Conference & Expo,
co-located with the DistribuTECH Conference & Expo,
and the Electric Light and Power Executive Conference
* Anyone can register for these pre-conference courses. Attendance at the conference is not a requirement.
* Course registration includes a FREE PASS to visit the exhibit displays. This is an $85 value!


Qualifying Employees to Work Near
High Voltage Substation Equipment

Learn how to work safely around High Voltage Substation Equipment. This half-day course is ideal for anyone who must work around substations: managers ... non-electrical workers ... as well as engineers and electrical workers who are new to the substation environment.

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TIME: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM, JANUARY 23, 2012

COURSE TOPICS:

  • 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.

    COURSE FEE:

    * EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: $124 (if registrations received before December 15, 2011)
    * LATE REGISTRATION: $150 (if registrations received after December 15, 2011)
    * SAVE AN EXTRA $50! SIGN UP FOR BOTH COURSES

    REGISTRATION:

    * Register by email, fax or mail. Download and send in this registration form (PDF)
    * Register for this course via PayPal
    * Register for both courses via PayPal
    * Register by phone: 1.877.859.8228, ext. 1

* Note: This course is open to all. Conference registration is not a requirement.
* Course registration includes a FREE PASS to visit the exhibit displays. This is an $85 value!




High Voltage Substation
Grounding and Bonding

Learn how to identify, control and avoid the hazards of energization in a substation work zone and in substation vehicles. Learn the latest Grounding and Bonding techniques and ensure a safe worksite. 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.

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TIME: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM — JANUARY 23, 2012

COURSE TOPICS:

  • 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.

COURSE FEE:

* EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: $124 (if registrations received before December 15, 2011)
* LATE REGISTRATION: $150 (if registrations received after December 15, 2011)
* SAVE AN EXTRA $50! SIGN UP FOR BOTH COURSES


REGISTRATION:

* Register by email, fax or mail. Download and send in this registration form (PDF)
* Register for this course via PayPal

* Register for both courses via PayPal
* Register by phone: 1.877.859.8228, ext. 1

* Note: This course is open to all. Conference registration is not a requirement.
* Course registration includes a FREE PASS to visit the exhibit displays. This is an $85 value!





UPCE CONFERENCE SESSIONS — January 24 - 25, 2012

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.

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TWO PART PROGRAM: NO PRE-REQUISITES

PART ONE: 1:00 PM to 1:50PM — JANUARY 24, 2012

  • 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: 1:00 PM to 1:50PM — JANUARY 25, 2012

  • 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.
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COURSE FEE: The cost of this programs is incorporated into the conference fee. Conference fee is $225. Early Bird Discount (before November 11, 2011): $175

REGISTER FOR THE UPCE CONFERENCE: UPCE

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SWITCHING BEST PRACTICES

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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ONE HOUR PROGRAM: NO PRE-REQUISITES

TIME:2:00 PM to 2:50 PM — JANUARY 25, 2012

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.

COURSE FEE: The cost of this programs is incorporated into the conference fee. Conference fee is $225. Early Bird Discount (before November 11, 2011): $175

REGISTER FOR THE UPCE CONFERENCE: UPCE

REGISTER FOR THIS EITI CONFERENCE SESSION EITI


 


For more detailed information, contact EITI.


 

REGISTRATION

There are several ways to register:

* Register by phone: 1.877.859.8228, ext. 1

* Register by email, fax or mail. Download and send in this registration form (PDF)

* Register online via PayPal. Click on the "Register Now" button under the course description. Or sign up for both courses and save an extra $50!


INSTRUCTOR BIO: With more than 35 years experience in the industry, EITI Instructor Timothy Lollar brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his students. Specializing in high voltage generating plants and substations, Tim provides training on various subjects, including drawings and control, switching high voltage substation equipment and metal clad switchgear, power transformation, voltage regulation, and project controllership. Tim holds several certifications, including an instructor diploma, certified fall protection instructor, accident investigation certificate, and many more.