Who Should Attend:
Lineworkers, substation personnel, and distribution engineers responsible for operating and maintaining distribution and transmission substations.
Overview:
This one-day class will cover the basics of testing and maintaining power circuit breakers commonly seen in substations. The focus will be on gas-insulated, oil-insulated, and vacuum circuit breakers. You will review the individual components of each breaker type, their impacts on test results, the tests that evaluate them, and considerations that need to be made for safe and comprehensive maintenance activities. Real-world case studies will illustrate data evaluation and ensure you can make well-informed decisions on your power circuit breakers.
Related Events:
Substation Elite Hands-On Boot Camp, Oct. 7-9, 2025
Substation Series: Equipment Testing Safety Orientation, Dec. 1, 2025
Substation Series: SF6 Basics and Leak Repair Techniques, Dec. 3, 2025
Instructor:
Mike Wolf, Principle Engineer - Substation Maintenance, Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association
Schedule:
Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. Pacific Time, and the class will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Location:
Northwest Public Power Association
9817 NE 54th St., Suite 200
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 254-0109
Suggested Hotels:
Heathman Lodge
7801 NE Greenwood Drive
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 254-3100
Ask for the NWPPA rate for 15% off advertised prices
Residence Inn Portland Vancouver
411 SE 123rd Ave.
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 892-4404
Ask for the NWPPA group discount.
Fees:
Utility Member Early Bird (ends 11/1/2025): $590
Utility Member Standard: $665
Associate Member Early Bird (ends 11/1/2025): $885
Associate Member Standard: $960
Non-Member Early Bird (ends 11/1/2025): $1,180
Non-Member Standard: $1,255
Canadian utility members, please contact registration@nwppa.org for pricing and to register.
Note: Organizations that register a group of employees will receive every fifth registration for free. For example, if you register five employees, you only pay for four; register 10 employees, you only pay for eight; and so on. There is nothing additional you need to do to receive this discount.
Cancellation Policy:
For in-person events: cancellations at least 30 days prior to the event will receive a full refund; within 15-29 days there will be a $100 fee; and within 1-14 days or no show, the charge will be 100% of the registration fee.
When possible, please send a substitute instead of canceling; NWPPA does not charge a fee for substitutions. To request a refund, please contact us at registration@nwppa.org or (360) 254-0109.
Continuing Hours:
This course qualifies for 6 continuing hours. Certificates are available online upon full completion of the course.