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Georgetown electric superintendent honors lineman; village cited in national reliability rankings
Summary
Electric Superintendent Jerry Kiefer presented a journeyman lineman certificate to Chris Waits and noted the Village of Georgetown’s electric utility ranks in the top 25% nationally for reliability under the American Public Power Association’s benchmarking program.
Jerry Kiefer, electric superintendent for the Village of Georgetown, recognized employee Chris Waits for completing a nationally accredited journeyman lineman certification that Kiefer said exceeds U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship requirements.
Kiefer described the program as comprehensive: four certification modules, each with more than 150 hours of training, combining classroom instruction, field training and testing. He said the program covers applied mathematics, electrical theory, live line methods, advanced transformers, system operations, trouble investigation and multiple safety and OSHA courses.
Kiefer also noted the village received recognition from the American Public Power Association and participates in the association’s Power TRX reliability service; the village’s performance, he said, places it in the top 25% of U.S. electric utilities for reliability when measured against national benchmarks.
Why it matters: Certification and benchmarking reflect workforce training and system reliability, both key to maintaining consistent service and safety for residents. The council gave a brief round of applause and photos followed the presentation.
What was presented: Kiefer presented a certificate of completion to Waits and said the program is nationally accredited and recognized by the village’s wholesale supplier, AMP.
