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HOW TO TRAIN LINEMAN

HOW TO TRAIN LINEMAN. (Old and N ew). Reasons for a training program. System advancing faster than lineman Un-Planned system interruptions through improper or misuse of devices Safety incidents from lack of training Retention, Retirements & Attraction of Replacements

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HOW TO TRAIN LINEMAN

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  1. HOW TO TRAIN LINEMAN (Old and New)

  2. Reasons for a training program • System advancing faster than lineman • Un-Planned system interruptions through improper or misuse of devices • Safety incidents from lack of training • Retention, Retirements & Attraction of Replacements • New Apprentices with minimal skill sets • Texas House Bill 796 • (related to licensing of Journeyman Lineman) • Advanced Metering, SCADA and Self Healing Circuits

  3. Now – Ask yourself questions • Why do I need a training program?

  4. Now – Ask yourself questions • Why do I need a training program? • What type of training do I need?

  5. Now – Ask yourself questions • Why do I need a training program? • What type of training do I need? • What obstacles do I foresee with training?

  6. Now – Ask yourself questions • Why do I need a training program? • What type of training do we need? • What obstacles do I foresee with training? • How do I set it up?

  7. What type of training do I need? • Hands-on & practical applications • Theory and philosophies • Advanced technical • Safety • Procedural • Teamwork • Leadership/Basic supervision

  8. What obstacles do I foresee with training? • Time, Financial & Accountability constraints • Training programs do not fit our needs • Problems learning new technologies • Age factor (teaching old dogs new tricks) • Management or Staff resistance • Implementation • Certification or just training

  9. How do I set it up? • Management buy-in • Staff buy-in • Determine Cost • Accessibility to staff • Tracking and reporting • Awards and recognition

  10. What to do next? • Determine training needs • Review with staff and management • Implement, maintain, track and adjust

  11. Goals of a Training Program • Provide quality training for new and existing lineman to perform their jobs safely and accurately • Create opportunities within organization for maximum retention of trained lineman • Enable the work force with career opportunities • Bring in lineman ready and willing to be trained so YOU can train them the way YOU need them trained

  12. Questions???

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