Operation and Management of High Voltage Installations

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Date: 09 February 2024
Time: 09:30 – 17:00
Venue: Online

Course Overview

This course aims to provide participants with an understanding of Best Practice in managing High Voltage Installations in accordance with Irish Legislation and Standards.

Course Objectives

Upon completion, participants will be able to explain compliance with:

SHAWW Act 2005
SHAWW (General Application) Regulations 2007 (SI299) Part 3 Electricity
SHAWW (Construction) Regulations 2013
ISEN 50110
SR 61936 (ISEN 61936)
Participants will be able to understand:

Requirement that HV installations have been designed, constructed and tested in accordance with applicable legislation and standards.
Roles and Responsibilities for management and operation of HV installations
Competence requirements for Authorised Persons
Assessing the competence of contractors and individuals
Management of the HV installation and Rules
Electrical Risk Management and Hazard identification
Planning HV works
The importance of maintenance
The importance of training and O&M documentation
Course Content

The course is set out in 8 modules:

Legal requirements and duties
Electrical Risk and Hazards
Design, Installation & Commissioning
Roles & Responsibilities
Organisation & Rules
Operational & Working Procedures
Maintenance
Competence & Training
Who Should Attend

Asset Owners & Managers, Facilities Managers, Consultants and Contractors involved in design, construction, commissioning, maintenance and operation of HV installations.

Engineers, Technicians, Safety Professionals and Graduates.

About the Trainer

Padraig Plunkett is a Chartered Electrical Engineer with 35 years varied international experience in HV Power Systems and Transformers. Padraig is a member of various technical and safety committees including:

NSAI/ETC/TC 03: S.R. 61936/ISEN 61936 Power installations exceeding 1kV (1.5kVdc) & ISEN 50110 Operation of electrical installations
IEC TC99/MT4: IEC 61936 Power installations exceeding 1kV (1.5kV dc)
CENELEC CLC / BTTF 62-3 BTTF 62-3 EN 50110 Operation of electrical installations.
Mick O’Grady has 35 years experience in ESB having worked in a number of areas across the business including HV Maintenance & Installation, operation of HV systems up to and including 220kV, Protection Specialist, 10/20kV Network Manager/Controller, Safety Services Manager and H&S Manager for Major Generation Projects. Mick is a time served Electrician and holds a H.Dip in the Management of Safety, Health and Welfare at Work and is presently working as a coach in ESB focusing on culture transformation.

Cancellation Policy

Delegates who cancel their place on or two working days before will have their fees refunded, less an administrative charge of €50 per trainee. No refunds will be made to those cancelling after that date, but replacement delegates will be accepted. Non-attendees are still liable for payment for the conference.

All cancellations must be confirmed in writing to Laoise Ní Fhlaithearta at laoise@windenergyireland.com

All written cancellations will be acknowledged. Unfortunately, we cannot accept cancellations by telephone.