FUNDAMENTALS OF POWER DISTRIBUTION & GENERATION
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
This seminar takes a big picture look at the power industry in the United States. Learn how power is manufactured and distributed; discuss the role of power grids; gain an understanding of transmission voltages, substations and fuel sources; review different types of prime movers; and explore the role of an EPSS in the generation of backup power during a utility outage.
- 2 CE Management & Safety (GA-SOS)
- 4 CE Maintenance Technologist
- Offered in-person or virtually
- Geared towards water and wastewater professionals
GENERATOR 102: GENERAL MAINTENANCE PRACTICES & PROCEDURES
- 2 CE Management & Safety (optional GA-SOS)
- 4-6 CE Maintenance Technologist
- Geared towards water and wastewater professionals
Thursday, March 18, 2021
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
In this interactive, hands-on workshop, participants will use a 90-point inspection sheet to perform a preventative maintenance inspection on an installed emergency power system. Gain a comprehensive understanding of standby generators, learn about the components used, explore basic maintenance requirements and review NFPA 110 guidelines.
Generator Triage
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
The power goes out. What do you do? This seminar addresses what to do when you experience a power outage, as well as highlights the practical steps you can take before, during and after an outage. Discuss basic triage procedures such as how to reset your system when the backup fails. Review the most common system failures and their root causes and learn what you can do to safely get your system back up and running while help is on the way.
- 2 CE Management & Safety (GA-SOS)
- 4 CE Maintenance Technologist
- Offered in-person or virtually
- Geared towards water and wastewater professionals
DISTRIBUTION SWITCHGEAR
Thursday, March 25, 2021
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
This seminar takes an in-depth look at the switchgear component of emergency power systems. Learn about the switchgear's critical role in your EPS system, review basic maintenance requirements and take a deep dive into code compliance as it relates to National Fire Protection Association 110 guidelines.
- 6 CE Management & Safety (GA-SOS)
- 4-6 CE Maintenance Technologist
- Offered in-person or virtually
- Geared towards water and wastewater professionals
Electrical Safety
Thursday, April 1, 2021
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
This important course focusses on industrial workplace electrical hazards and safety. Participants will learn about the proper use of PPE and how it relates to electrical safety, safe meter testing procedures using the live/dead/live system (including meter operation and inspection), safe work habits, site surveys and their role in overall safety.
- 2 CE Management & Safety (GA-SOS)
- 4 CE Maintenance Technologist
- Offered in-person or virtually
- Geared towards water and wastewater professionals
Roger Bischer Training Center
Located in the heart of Georgia outside Atlanta
