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 sulfur hexafluoride, a common insulating gas used in substation power circuit breakers. You will learn about the fundamentals of SF6; its associated hazards; gas testing theory and practice; and gas handling practices. You will also learn techniques to find breaker leaks and repair them both safely and effectively. Real-world case studies will be used to demonstrate the discovery, planning, and successful execution of a leak repair.
Related Events:
Substation Elite Hands-On Boot Camp, Oct. 7-9, 2025
Substation Series: Equipment Testing Safety Orientation, Dec. 1, 2025
Substation Series: Power Circuit Breaker Testing, Dec. 2, 2025
Instructor:
Mike Wolf, Principal 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 11/2/2025): $590
Utility Member Standard: $665
Associate Member Early Bird (ends 11/2/2025): $885
Associate Member Standard: $960
Non-Member Early Bird (ends 11/2/2025): $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.