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WFEC, cooperative line crews take part in switch training event When you work with electricity, there is no margin for error. That’s why continuing education and training is so important. Recently, more than a dozen distribution cooperatives were represented at the annual switch training certification sponsored at the Anadarko headquarters of Western Farmers Electric Cooperative. Technicians from WFEC’s Anadarko Transmission and Distribution (T&D) teams, as well as specific plant personnel from Mooreland and Anadarko, also participated in the two-day training event. Instructors were from among WFEC staff, with classes including both classroom and onsite training. Certification topics covered control area services, clearance, hot line orders and switching procedures. The training also involved Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration (OSHA) safety guidelines and proper substation personal protective equipment. A certification exam was administered following the field training conducted at the nearby Sequoyah Substation. WFEC presenters included Station Technician Supervisor Terry Lisenbery, who made program introductions to attendees. Lisenbery also presented a video that focused on safety both in and outside the workplace. OSHA rules and safety was taught by Safety and Security Coordinator Kooney Duncan. Personal protective equipment and substations instruction was presented by Journeyman Station Technician Danny Briscoe. The certification exam covering control area services, clearance, hot line orders and switching procedures was conducted by Chief Transmission Operator Carroll Reddick and Transmission Operators Michael Hall and Bill Cook. Journeyman Systems Technician Ray Gamble presented the section on switch station and relay. Line switches was presented by Lead Power Line 14 Journeyman Station Technician Mike Roberson (center) observes two line workers during recent switch training at WFEC. More than a dozen distribution cooperatives were represented at the annual switch training certification sponsored at the Anadarko headquarters. Technician Steve Miller and Journeyman Power Line Technician Glen Fogle. The subject of 351R and Beckwith 2001 Equipment was presented by Journeyman Station Technician Mike Roberson. A tour of WFEC's control area was given to the participants by a team that included Transmission Operators Quintin Rogers, Cory Green, Clay Carr and Cook. Reddick also assisted in guiding this tour. The Anadarko Plant was also visited by the group, with Relief Shift Supervisor Bobby Hendrix and Hall providing information. Participants were also able to see how regulators are tested in a demonstration by Journeyman Station Technician J.D. Lewis, Briscoe and Roberson. At the T&D building, attendees viewed a new transformer and 125-foot boom truck, which is utilized by WFEC line crews use. Field training was conducted at the Sequoyah Substation, located east of the WFEC facilities. Participants had the opportunity to experience hands-on training under the guidance of Briscoe, Roberson, Reddick and Gamble. wfec
Chief Transmission Operator Carroll Reddick (front) was among those conducting the classroom sessions for those attending the annual switch training. Photos by Mark Daugherty, Brittany Hicks & Glen Fogle Safety, both in and outside of the workplace, was taught by WFEC staff to those attending the two-day switch training. Substation training included handson activities with clearance, hot line orders and switching procedures. 15
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