Maintenance on De-energized Systems in distribution networks, transmission lines, and substations can be a strategic choice for planning your team’s tasks. This work methodology can yield positive results if executed with superior risk control and quality, especially when the shutdown is scheduled and does not cause a significant impact on the system and customers.
For contextualization purposes, in this text we will consider all systems and voltage levels. It is important to note that all training details are defined in meetings according to the client’s assets, standards, and operating windows.
This is an open portfolio, meaning it sets a standard for what we deliver while also offering customization options aligned with technical briefings.
Who are these courses for?
They are intended for maintenance and construction teams working on Distribution Networks and Substations, Subtransmission Lines and Substations, and Transmission Lines and Substations.
Target audience: electricians, foremen, safety technicians, supervisors, and maintenance engineers.
Minimum prerequisites for participants:
- High school diploma.
- Medically and psychologically fit.
- Familiarity with SEP is desirable.
Scope
When the shutdown is planned and has low impact, de-energized maintenance is a plausible choice. This methodology provides risk control, organization, and quality of execution. Therefore, CTST offers:
- Maintenance on De-energized Systems;
- Inspection of Lines and Networks;
- Temporary Grounding;
- Emergency Tower Assembly;
- On-Call Electrician (Emergency Response);
- Construction and Assembly of Compact Networks;
- Electrical Connections;
The final scope (modules, workload, and access arrangements) is defined in a technical briefing to precisely meet your company’s operational reality.
Course workload
The final workload is defined in a briefing and depends on multiple factors. In general, this parameter depends on variables such as: number of participants, modules, number and complexity of tasks, choice of access method(s), among others.
Reduced working hours certainly increase operational risk and significantly remove performance guarantees. We discuss this further in one of the questions listed in: FAQ: Questions about Live Line.
Deliveries and Responsibilities
In order to ensure security, compliance, and fluidity with our partners, we clearly divide what is the responsibility of the client and CTST during the briefing and formalize it in the proposal. Therefore, they may vary according to the decisions made in the meeting.
CTST provides:
- Quality and accumulated experience in training and field operations;
- International recognition and operations in different countries, complying with local regulations;
- Highly trained and experienced instructors;
- Standardized methodology, focus on operational safety and productivity.
- Multilingual support and consistent technical documentation.
CTST is committed to delivering:
- Teaching materials (student kit with manual book, presentations, and other applicable resources);
- Course program;
- Individual assessment of students (with theoretical and practical tests where applicable);
- Complete final training report;
- CTST individual certification.
In order to deliver a complete solution, CTST also undertakes to provide technical procedures and documents, such as risk analysis, mooring tables, or safety distances, if necessary.
Our course program covers theoretical classes, simulations in the training field, and practical classes, while the client is responsible for:
- Access to company areas and assets related to practices;
- Access to equipment used in the tasks defined in the technical briefing (positioning equipment, tools, PPE/CPE, etc.);
- Physical space for theoretical classes;
- Logistical support and internal security documents/clearances.
Take your next steps
- Schedule a technical meeting
- Receive a personalized commercial proposal with course program and responsibilities
- Technically align the scope
- Monitor the training progress
- Receive final reports with recommendations
- Take advantage of post-course support
In conclusion, in the De-energized Systems Maintenance Training, we structure the program according to your team’s needs, combining relevant methods, access, and modules. In this way, we seek to improve your team’s safety, compliance, and efficiency, with experienced instructors, robust methodology, and theoretical and practical knowledge. Contact CTST and learn more about our teaching methodology.
