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Concord MLP reports hiring progress, advanced meters nearly complete, and infrastructure checks after March wind event
Summary
CMLP staff updated the board on recruitment, deployment of advanced meters (about 50 remaining), tree‑trimming progress (about 50% complete), procurement of SCADA, infrared inspection findings, and recent storm response.
CMLP staff provided the board with operational and staffing updates, saying recruitment is advancing, most advanced meters are installed, and the utility is taking proactive maintenance steps identified by a recent equipment survey.
Recruitment and staffing
Jason (last name not specified), Director, reported recruitment activity across multiple openings. He said the customer service specialist position vacated by Rick Rogers attracted 31 applicants and the utility has requested HR to make offers for two third‑class line‑worker candidates who have prior training. Remaining vacancies include an equipment line operator and a financial manager. On the broadband side, staff reported roughly 50 strong candidates for a senior network engineering vacancy after a recent departure.
Advanced meters and system work
Staff said the contractor Hercules has finished work and CMLP internal crews will complete about 50 remaining advanced meter installations. Jason thanked the metering and consultant teams for the rapid rollout. Tree‑trimming of distribution lines is roughly 50% complete and staff said they expect to meet seasonal goals. The SCADA system procurement is complete and kickoff will start as scheduling allows.
Asset inspection and storm response
CMLP completed an infrared survey of overhead and some underground equipment as recommended by a prior Aegis report; staff said the infrared analysis identified areas with elevated heat that staff will prioritize for inspection and remediation. Jason also summarized a recent high‑wind event that caused scattered small outages — the largest outage affected eight or nine customers — and said crews worked extended hours to restore service.
Safety and training
CMLP will conduct CPR, first aid and AED training for all staff next week as part of an organization‑wide safety program.
Ending
Staff will continue recruitment, complete remaining meter installs, and report back on SCADA timeline and prioritized repairs identified by the infrared survey.
