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December 1, 2022 December 1, 2022

Purchasing Roundtable

The Purchasing Roundtable provides a forum for purchasing personnel to meet with their peers from other member utilities to discuss work procedures, policies and practices, industry changes; and other topics of interest.

FMPA (Teleconference Option also available)
December 1, 2022
January 17, 2023 January 18, 2023

Utility Purchasing & Material Management Certificate (UPMM)

This curriculum is designed for public power purchasing personnel. This course of study focuses on contracts, quality metrics, work order systems, negotiations, business strategies, and utility case studies.
FMPA (Teleconference option available)
January 17, 2023 8:30 am — January 18, 2023 4:00 pm
January 24, 2023

Regional Crew Leader Roundtable – Quincy

The Regional Crew Leader Roundtable provides an opportunity for foremen or crew leaders to meet with their other member utilities to discuss common issues and best practices. 

City of Quincy - City Hall
January 24, 2023
January 25, 2023

Regional Crew Leader Roundtable – Williston

The Regional Crew Leader Roundtable provides an opportunity for foremen or crew leaders to meet with their other member utilities to discuss common issues and best practices. 

City of Williston - City Hall
January 25, 2023
February 7, 2023 February 8, 2023

Substation Maintenance Series – Substation Safety Awareness

The substation training series is designed to provide participants with in-depth instruction on substation-related topics and is tailored to the specific equipment of the attendee’s utilities, where possible.

The course curriculum has been developed by Pam Tompkins and Scott Young with SET Solutions, LLC.  Pam is the President and CEO of SET Solutions, and is a 37-year veteran of the electric utility industry.  Scott has over 36 years of electrical substation experience and is a published substation safety author.

Orlando Utilities Commission
February 7, 2023 8:30 am — February 8, 2023 4:00 pm
February 21, 2023

Regional Crew Leaders Roundtable: Bartow

The Regional Crew Leader Roundtable provides an opportunity for foremen or crew leaders to meet with their other member utilities to discuss common issues and best practices. 

Bartow Electric Complex - Training Room
February 21, 2023
February 22, 2023

Regional Crew Leader Roundtable – Mount Dora

The Regional Crew Leader Roundtable provides an opportunity for foremen or crew leaders to meet with their other member utilities to discuss common issues and best practices. 

Who Should Attend: The roundtable is open to foremen, crew leaders or others who make daily crew or task assignments. This is a small group meeting, and each utility is asked to limit attendance to no more than two from their utility.

Region: This region includes the following member utilities:

  • Ocala Electric
  • City of Mount Dora
  • City of Bushnell
  • City of Leesburg
  • City of Winter Park
  • Utilities Commission of New Smyrna Beach

However, any FMPA member utility is welcome to attend.

    Mount Dora - Donnelly Building located in Donnelly Park
    February 22, 2023
    February 23, 2023

    Regional Crew Leader Roundtable – Homestead

    The Regional Crew Leader Roundtable provides an opportunity for foremen or crew leaders to meet with their other member utilities to discuss common issues and best practices. 

    Homestead Energy Services
    February 23, 2023
    March 12, 2023 March 14, 2023

    CEO Roundtable

    Public power utility leaders - including utility managers, executives, and senior leaders - meet and exchange ideas and information with peers.
    JW Marriot Savannah Plant Riverside District
    March 12, 2023  — March 14, 2023
    March 20, 2023 March 23, 2023

    Foreman Academy Certification – Track 1

    This certification series provides courses specifically designed for lineworker personnel. It is a good fit for up and coming leaders or those already in the role. It provides crew leaders and general foremen with the knowledge and tools to lead crews efficiently, responsibly, and safely. The course will be presented by certified training specialists from Tennessee Valley Public Power Association (TVPPA).

    Teleconference Option Available

    FMPA
    March 20, 2023 8:30 am — March 23, 2023 4:00 pm
    March 30, 2023

    Hometown Security Workshop

    FMPA is hosting representatives from Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Central Florida Intelligence Exchange (CFIX) , Electricity Information Sharing and Analysis Center (E-ISAC), and others to present on the recent substation attacks, what our members should be aware of, providing opportunities to connect with law enforcement or governmental agencies, and understand what considerations members should review for their own substations.

    The workshop will cover the recent substation attacks that have happened across the nation, how the federal resources work with local law enforcement in these kinds of events, a discussion on who, how, and when to reach out if an attack were to happen on your facility, and considerations for best practices for physical security of substations.

    Please be sure to register early for this workshop; space is limited.

    FMPA (Teleconference Option also available)
    March 30, 2023
    April 4, 2023

    PRC-005-6 MinMax eSMART Demonstration

    MinMax Technologies’ eSMART is an asset management, inspection, and meter exchange tool designed by utility industry professionals. It is a complete asset management and inspection system from power generation to meters at customer service points.

    As a North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) registered Transmission Owner (TO), Generator Owner (GO), and Distribution Provider (DP) you are required to comply with reliability standard PRC-005-6 Protection System, Automatic Reclosing, and Sudden Pressure Relaying Maintenance. The purpose of PRC-005-6 is to document and implement programs for the maintenance of all Protection Systems, Automatic Reclosing, and Sudden Pressure Relaying affecting the reliability of the Bulk Electric System (BES) so that they are kept in working order.

    MinMax has created a connection between the Protection System Maintenance Program (PSMP) procedure for PRC-005-6 and its Asset Management and Inspection program called eSMART 9.1. The eSMART software from MinMax allows its compliance users to quickly set up their PSMP programs by following the guidelines from their enforcing regional entities.  eSMART allows PSMP to track Verification, Monitoring, Testing, Inspection, and Calibration. Using the asset management part of the eSMART program, the users can organize the PRC-005 Components and Component Types with eSMART’s Asset IDs and Equipment Types.  With eSMART’s Time-based and Performance (Condition)-based inspections, the users can perform numerous time-bound inspections (Requirements) on time while meeting the compliance due dates.  The various pieces of evidence required by PRC-005-6 can be comfortably furnished using the document management system of eSMART and its rich portfolio of easy-to-use predefined reports that are easily configurable for audit purposes

    MinMax will be available after the training to speak with utilities.

    FMPA
    April 4, 2023
    April 13, 2023

    Lineman’s Roundtable

    The Lineman’s Roundtable provides a forum for line crews to exchange ideas on operating practices, safety, training, tools and equipment, and other common issues. The roundtable is open to all levels of utility line crew personnel.

    FMPA
    April 13, 2023
    May 10, 2023

    Purchasing Roundtable

    The Purchasing Roundtable provides a forum for purchasing personnel to meet with their peers from other member utilities to discuss work procedures, policies and practices, industry changes; and other topics of interest.

    FMPA
    May 10, 2023
    June 22, 2023

    Meter Tech Roundtable

    The Meter Tech Roundtable provides an opportunity for meter technicians and meter maintenance staff to discuss topics such as operating practices, equipment, tools, safety, training, and more.

    FMPA
    June 22, 2023
    June 29, 2023

    Distribution Reliability Measurement Roundtable

    The roundtable provides a forum for participants in the FMPA Distribution Reliability Program to discuss distribution reliability related topics.
    FMPA (Teleconference Option also available)
    June 29, 2023
    July 10, 2023 July 13, 2023

    Foreman Academy Certification – Track 2

    This certification series provides courses specifically designed for lineworker personnel. It is a good fit for up and coming leaders or those already in the role. It provides crew leaders and general foremen with the knowledge and tools to lead crews efficiently, responsibly, and safely. The course will be presented by certified training specialists from Tennessee Valley Public Power Association (TVPPA).

    Teleconference Option Available

    FMPA
    July 10, 2023 8:30 am — July 13, 2023 4:00 pm
    August 7, 2023 August 11, 2023

    Electrical Metering Program – Lab A – CANCELLED

    This is a 5-day hands-on lab, which may be taken as a part of the Electrical Metering Program.
    Orlando Utilities Commission
    August 7, 2023 8:30 am — August 11, 2023 4:00 pm
    August 10, 2023

    AMI Roundtable

    The AMI Roundtable provides an opportunity to discuss topics such as AMI technology, equipment, training, and more.

    FMPA (Teleconference Option also available)
    August 10, 2023
    August 24, 2023

    GIS Roundtable

    The roundtable provides an informal forum for GIS staff from member utilities to discuss GIS related topics.
    FMPA (Teleconference Option also available)
    August 24, 2023
    August 28, 2023 September 1, 2023

    Electrical Metering Program – Lab B – CANCELED

    This is a 5-day hands-on advanced level lab, which may be taken as a part of the Electrical Metering Program.
    Orlando Utilities Commission
    August 28, 2023 8:30 am — September 1, 2023 4:00 pm
    September 12, 2023 September 13, 2023

    Substation Training Series – Switching & Tagging, Personal Protective Grounding, Battery Systems

    The substation training series is designed to provide participants with in-depth instruction on substation-related topics and is tailored to the specific equipment of the attendee’s utilities, where possible.

    The course curriculum has been developed by Pam Tompkins and Scott Young with SET Solutions, LLC.  Pam is the President and CEO of SET Solutions, and is a 37-year veteran of the electric utility industry.  Scott has over 36 years of electrical substation experience and is a published substation safety author.

    Orlando Utilities Commission
    September 12, 2023 8:30 am — September 13, 2023 4:00 pm
    September 18, 2023 September 22, 2023

    Protective Relaying Lab – This Class is Full – Registration Closed

    This lab is designed for Substation Technicians and Engineers that work with protective relays in substations and distribution systems.
    Lakeland Electric
    September 18, 2023 8:30 am — September 22, 2023 4:00 pm
    September 20, 2023

    AMETEK JEMStar II Training

    AMETEK will present about the JEMStar and JEMStar II meters that utilities use for tie and plant loads.
    FMPA
    September 20, 2023
    September 25, 2023 September 28, 2023

    Foreman Academy Certification – Track 3

    This certification series provides courses specifically designed for lineworker personnel. It is a good fit for up and coming leaders or those already in the role. It provides crew leaders and general foremen with the knowledge and tools to lead crews efficiently, responsibly, and safely. The course will be presented by certified training specialists from Tennessee Valley Public Power Association (TVPPA).

    Teleconference Option Available

    FMPA
    September 25, 2023 8:30 am — September 28, 2023 4:00 pm
    October 17, 2023

    Lineman’s Roundtable

    The Lineman's Roundtable provides a forum for line crews to exchange ideas on operating practices, safety, training, tools and equipment, and other common issues. The roundtable is open to all levels of utility line crew personnel.
    FMPA
    October 17, 2023
    November 7, 2023

    Transportation Fleet Roundtable

    This roundtable is intended for parties responsible for the various trucks and other specialty motorized equipment that is common to electric utility fleets.
    FMPA
    November 7, 2023
    November 30, 2023 December 1, 2023

    Substation Roundtable – Beaches Energy Services

    The Substation Roundtable provides a forum for substation related crews to exchange ideas on operating practices, safety, training, tools and equipment, and other common issues. The event is open to all levels of utility substation crew personnel.

    Dates:  Thursday, November 30, 2023 – 9 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

                  Friday, December 1, 2023 – 8:30 a.m. – noon.

     (Breakfast snacks provided; lunch provided on Thursday)

    Hotel and parking details will be provided closer to the event date.

    Jacksonville Beach City Hall
    November 30, 2023 9:00 am — December 1, 2023 4:00 pm
    January 29, 2024 February 1, 2024

    Foreman Academy Certification – Track 1

    This certification series provides courses specifically designed for lineworker personnel. It is a good fit for up and coming leaders or those already in the role. It provides crew leaders and general foremen with the knowledge and tools to lead crews efficiently, responsibly, and safely. The course will be presented by certified training specialists from Tennessee Valley Public Power Association (TVPPA).

    FMPA
    January 29, 2024 8:30 am — February 1, 2024 4:30 pm
    March 5, 2024 March 6, 2024

    OSHA 30 Hour Card – Part 1

    The 30-Hour OSHA Outreach Training Program for General Industry is divided into two sessions.
    FMPA
    March 5, 2024 9:00 am — March 6, 2024 4:00 pm
    March 12, 2024

    Lineman Roundtable – March 2024

    The Lineman’s Roundtable provides a forum for line crews to exchange ideas on operating practices, safety, training, tools and equipment, and other common issues. The roundtable is open to all levels of utility line crew personnel.

    FMPA
    March 12, 2024
    March 25, 2024

    Buddy to Boss with Succession Planning

    Certified Power Supervisor: (CPSv) TVPPA’s Certified Power Supervisor curriculum is designed for public power distribution system supervisory personnel. This course of study focuses on how to reduce employee grievances, customer complaints, absenteeism, job-related accidents and turnover. CPSv is made up of 9 core classes and participants have 4 years to complete all the necessary classes.

    Buddy-to-Boss – Emphasizes the skills needed for the supervisor when taking over a established team or department. Included in the one day program is information on the following: Increase credibility as leaders, create an environment where people/ideas thrive, motivate employees, create a powerful environment of trust, enforce rules fairly for everyone, leading by example, master the challenges placed by the employees/friends you lead.

    FMPA
    March 25, 2024
    April 9, 2024 April 10, 2024

    Fundamental Supervisory Skills

    (CPSv) TVPPA’s Certified Power Supervisor curriculum is designed for public power distribution system supervisory personnel. This course of study focuses on how to reduce employee grievances, customer complaints, absenteeism, job-related accidents and turnover. CPSv is made up of 9 core classes and participants have 4 years to complete all the necessary classes.

    Fundamental Supervisory Skills  – This 2 day workshop consists of two modules. Managing People stresses and the importance of individual self-esteem in the workplace and shows how to give clear instructions, achieve consensus, and encourage others to commit to common goals. Communicating with People demonstrates active listening techniques, effective communication, and ways to recognize another person`s understanding of the issues. Instructional methods include presentation, videos, group discussion, and skill building exercises. Students are required to complete a DISC profile before class.

    FMPA
    April 9, 2024 8:30 am — April 10, 2024 3:30 pm
    April 11, 2024

    Goal Setting & Planning

    Certified Power Supervisor: (CPSv) TVPPA’s Certified Power Supervisor curriculum is designed for public power distribution system supervisory personnel. This course of study focuses on how to reduce employee grievances, customer complaints, absenteeism, job-related accidents and turnover. CPSv is made up of 9 core classes and participants have 4 years to complete all the necessary classes.

    Goal Setting & Planning – Why set goals? We all know what we want and need to get done, right? To answer these questions, we must answer another: Are we in our respective roles to maintain or to continuously improve, grow and meet the challenges ahead? If we aren’t here to improve, grow and meet the oncoming challenges, even maintaining will eventually fail. Eighty-eight percent of people who set goals never reach them or abandon them altogether. Goals must lead to plans that drive execution.

    FMPA
    April 11, 2024
    April 23, 2024

    SCADA Roundtable

    TBD

    FMPA
    April 23, 2024
    May 9, 2024

    2024 Purchasing Roundtable

    The Purchasing Roundtable provides a forum for purchasing personnel to meet with their peers from other member utilities to discuss work procedures, policies and practices, industry changes; and other topics of interest.

    FMPA
    May 9, 2024
    May 22, 2024

    2024 Transportation Fleet Roundtable

    This roundtable is intended for parties responsible for the various trucks and other specialty motorized equipment that is common to electric utility fleets.
    FMPA
    May 22, 2024
    June 10, 2024 June 12, 2024

    OSHA 30 Hour Card – Part 2

    The 30-Hour OSHA Outreach Training Program for General Industry is divided into two sessions.
    FMPA
    June 10, 2024 9:00 am — June 12, 2024 4:00 pm
    June 24, 2024 June 25, 2024

    Communicating Effectively with Utility Customers

    Certified Power Supervisor: (CPSv) TVPPA’s Certified Power Supervisor curriculum is designed for public power distribution system supervisory personnel. This course of study focuses on how to reduce employee grievances, customer complaints, absenteeism, job-related accidents and turnover. CPSv is made up of 9 core classes and participants have 4 years to complete all the necessary classes.

    Communicating Effectively with Utility Customers – This course uses group activities to help you learn and grow as a communicator in various situations. The emphasis is placed on creating and recognizing the time to create a memorable experience for the customers. This course is designed to be available for all levels of utility employees. This is a NASBA approved class. The instructional delivery method is “group-live.” You will receive 14 CPE credits in the Communications field of study. The program level is Intermediate. There are not any prerequisites for this course.

    FMPA
    June 24, 2024 8:30 am — June 25, 2024 3:30 pm
    June 26, 2024 June 27, 2024

    Interpersonal Supervisory Skills I

    Certified Power Supervisor: (CPSv) TVPPA’s Certified Power Supervisor curriculum is designed for public power distribution system supervisory personnel. This course of study focuses on how to reduce employee grievances, customer complaints, absenteeism, job-related accidents and turnover. CPSv is made up of 9 core classes and participants have 4 years to complete all the necessary classes.

    Interpersonal Supervisory Skills I – This seminar includes three modules: Getting Employee Commitment provides training on how to establish specific and measurable objectives which will gain employee acceptance; Giving Orders & Instructions shows trainees, step-by-step, how to issue orders and instructions effectively; and Delegating Effectively explores the when, whom and what of delegating and how to use delegation as a motivational tool. This course requires completion of prerequisite courses.

    FMPA
    June 26, 2024 8:30 am — June 27, 2024 3:30 pm
    July 15, 2024 July 18, 2024

    Foreman Academy Certification – Track 2

    This certification series provides courses specifically designed for lineworker personnel. It is a good fit for up and coming leaders or those already in the role. It provides crew leaders and general foremen with the knowledge and tools to lead crews efficiently, responsibly, and safely. The course will be presented by certified training specialists from Tennessee Valley Public Power Association (TVPPA).

    FMPA
    July 15, 2024 8:30 am — July 18, 2024 4:00 pm
    August 15, 2024

    SEL 735A Meter Day of Training

    TBD

    FMPA
    August 15, 2024
    August 27, 2024

    OSHA Utility Work Practices Rule Compliance

    This workshop covers the background, overall scope, application, and specific regulatory requirements of the Occupational Safety & Health Administration's Safety Rule 1910.269.
    FMPA
    August 27, 2024
    August 28, 2024

    Rigging, Hoisting, Hand and Power Tool Safety

    Participants gain an overview of rigging equipment and practices; inspections and records on chokers and slings; lifting equipment inspections and regulations; maintenance and inspection of hand and power tools; safe work practices; machine guarding requirements; employee training and records; and personal protective equipment.

    The course is part of Tennessee Valley Public Power Association’s (TVPPA) Certified Safety Coordinator (CSC) program.

    CERTIFIED SAFETY COORDINATOR (CSC): Individuals responsible for safety management must have current, professional knowledge and expertise to achieve and maintain a safe work environment and work practices for utility employees. TVPPA developed the Certified Safety Coordinator (CSC) to address modern health and safety issues. All course requirements satisfactorily completed within four years of starting the program by taking a required core course.

    FMPA
    August 28, 2024
    August 29, 2024

    Transportation Safety

    This course covers transportation maintenance and mechanical inspection programs; Commercial Drivers License requirements and applicability; substance abuse screening; motor carrier regulations; safety measures to reduce the occurrence of accidents; accident investigations; and resources available to assist safety coordinators in their transportation safety efforts.

    The course is part of Tennessee Valley Public Power Association’s (TVPPA) Certified Safety Coordinator (CSC) program.

    CERTIFIED SAFETY COORDINATOR (CSC): Individuals responsible for safety management must have current, professional knowledge and expertise to achieve and maintain a safe work environment and work practices for utility employees. TVPPA developed the Certified Safety Coordinator (CSC) to address modern health and safety issues. All course requirements satisfactorily completed within four years of starting the program by taking a required core course.

    FMPA
    August 29, 2024
    September 10, 2024

    Lineman Roundtable – September 2024

    The Lineman’s Roundtable provides a forum for line crews to exchange ideas on operating practices, safety, training, tools and equipment, and other common issues. The roundtable is open to all levels of utility line crew personnel.

    FMPA
    September 10, 2024
    October 21, 2024 October 24, 2024

    Foreman Academy Certification – Track 3

    This certification series provides courses specifically designed for lineworker personnel. It is a good fit for up and coming leaders or those already in the role. It provides crew leaders and general foremen with the knowledge and tools to lead crews efficiently, responsibly, and safely. The course will be presented by certified training specialists from Tennessee Valley Public Power Association (TVPPA).

    FMPA
    October 21, 2024 8:30 am — October 24, 2024 4:00 pm
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