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Operator Qualification & Training Best Practices Roundtable Presentation
Minnesota Energy Resources Danny Quint Compliance Supervisor October 2-4, 2012
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TRAINING IN TRANSITION
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Number of Customers = 209,742 Miles of Main = 4,445
Number of Services = 202,148 Number of Employees = 215 Total Employees
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Operator Qualification & Training Overview
177 Front-line Employees & 7 Field Operations Supervisors 2640 Learning Management System Modules Completed 680 Hands-on Performance Evaluations 904 hours - Construction Training (61 employees) 500 hours – Miscellaneous Training
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Operator Qualification & Training Overview-2
New Employee Training 384 hours - Basic Gas Distribution Operations (12 employees) 228 hours - Intermediate Gas Distribution Operations (12 employees) 68 hours-Temporary Seasonal Meter Painters (17 employees)
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Operator Qualification & Training Challenges
Challenge #1 – Geographically dispersed workgroup; unable to bring all employees to a common training location
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Number of Communities Served = 165
5 Take-off Points Off 5 Different Transmission Line Companies
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How Do We Meet The Challenge?
Utilize front-line employee field trainers to administer the training to local workgroups Training provided to field trainers
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Challenge #2 – Limited training personnel
Operator Qualification & Training Challenges Challenge #2 – Limited training personnel
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How Do We Meet The Challenge?
Use OQ subject matter experts to augment training Development of a mentor program for new employees Utilize online training courses
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Challenge #3 – Dual business models – Regulated and Non-regulated
Operator Qualification & Training Challenges Challenge #3 – Dual business models – Regulated and Non-regulated
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How Do We Meet The Challenge?
Carefully schedule regulated training along with non-regulated training, while working to ensure customer satisfaction
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Challenge #4 – Construction completed by third party contractor
Operator Qualification & Training Challenges Challenge #4 – Construction completed by third party contractor
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How Do We Meet The Challenge?
Mandated regulatory auditing requirements Conduct specialized construction auditing training Utilize 5 OQ subject matter experts
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Challenge #5 – Mergers & acquisitions
Operator Qualification & Training Challenges Challenge #5 – Mergers & acquisitions
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How Do We Meet The Challenge?
Required additional training positions and an updated training plan Remain flexible
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New Employee Training Process
Training Progression Guide Leadership Involvement Qualification Timeline Formalized Hands-on Mentor Program Basic Gas Distribution Operations-32 hr. Intermediate Gas Distribution Operations-24 hr.
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Existing Employee Training Process
All Existing Field Employees Involved Qualification Timeline Classroom Delivery
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Safety Improvements Realized
Improved emphasis on safety during all training sessions Improvement in company safety culture
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Challenges bring new ideas and ways of doing things
Conclusion Challenges bring new ideas and ways of doing things
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QUESTIONS Minnesota Energy Resources Danny Quint Compliance Supervisor
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