Today, 14 new PECO aerial line mechanics celebrated the completion of an
intensive 13-week training program, joining the front lines to ensure
safe, reliable, clean, affordable energy for customers.
PECO’s aerial line school training program develops the fundamental
skills new aerial line mechanics need to work safely on the company’s
electric distribution system. More than 800 people applied for this
year’s program.
“Our graduates have my deepest congratulations,” said Craig Adams,
president and CEO. “This is tough, physically challenging work. But the
training these individuals received – from some of the best in the
industry – has them well positioned to safely and successfully work on
our advanced electrical system and meet the needs of our customers and
the communities we serve.”
Conducted at the company’s Plymouth Training Complex located in Plymouth
Meeting, PA, this innovative training complex includes state of the art
classroom facilities, indoor utility poles and electrical equipment
simulations, and an outdoor training yard.
In addition to field maintenance and repair skills, the program focuses
on electric distribution fundamentals, electric theory, circuit design,
emergency response, safety and first aid. Candidates also develop an
essential understanding of the company’s advanced electric distribution
equipment.
Based in Philadelphia, PECO is an electric and natural gas utility
subsidiary of Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC). The company’s 2,400
dedicated employees provide advanced, innovative energy solutions to 1.6
million electric and more than 506,000 natural gas customers in
southeastern Pennsylvania. In 2014 PECO delivered 89.9 billion cubic
feet of natural gas and 37.5 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity and
had an estimated economic impact of $4.5 billion in Pennsylvania,
supporting more than 9,600 local jobs and producing $760 million in
labor income. Founded in 1881, PECO is one of the Greater
Philadelphia Region's most active corporate citizens, providing
leadership, volunteer and financial support to numerous arts and
culture, education, environmental, economic development and community
programs and organizations. For more information visit PECO.com,
and connect with the company on Facebook
and Twitter.
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