This program is intended for Facilities Directors or the top manager responsible for facilities and office space reintegration plans and re-entry planning. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this forum will be a chance to collaborate and share information with other utilities on how they are approaching office workspace. Part of the agenda will focus on near-term issues of using physical spaces for the workforce such as work-place planning and management tools, restructuring public space, reducing, or protecting personal workspace, as well as challenges related to testing, HVAC, PPE and janitorial/food services. As we look ahead there will also be conversation around long-term strategy and planning for how utilities will balance remote work, human resources, technology, and office/facilities space needs in the next normal.
General Details
- Program Chair(s)
- Ramon Baca, Customer Service & Facilities Manager, New Mexico Gas Company;Serkan Braun, Senior Manager, Facilities Maintenance & Capital Construction, Snohomish County PUD
- Program Location
- Virtual Event
- No travel required. All agenda times are in Pacific time.Instructions to access the virtual event will be provided to the attendee before the program.
- Who Should Attend
- Directors and top-level managers responsible for facilities and office re-integration plans
- Directors of Safety or Emergency Management
- Facilities Directors
- Registration Options
Member: $99 USD
Registration includes virtual access to all agenda items and digital program materials.
- General Cancellation Policy
- To best serve WEI members and program participants during the COVID-19 pandemic, WEI will be waiving its standard cancellation policy for this virtual program. Registrants can receive a full refund should they need to cancel their registration up to the day before the program begins.
- Participation Policy
- Western Energy Institute programs and events are open to energy companies (including gas production and electric generation, gas and electric transmission and gas and electric distribution utilities). Select programs and events are open to energy industry product and service suppliers. Programs and events are closed to all media representatives and to the general public. Recording is not permitted for any portion of the event.
- For more information contact Jessica Grant, Program Manager at (971) 930-2032.
Agenda
All session times are listed in Pacific time.
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Virtual Help Desk + Technology Check
The room will open early with optional time for participants to get familiar with the virtual platform, test their audio and webcam, or ask questions about the agenda before we begin.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Welcome + Introductions
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Mandates and More
Facilitator(s): Ramon Baca, Customers Service & Facilities Manager, New Mexico Gas Company
Vaccines are top of mind for many. Are they mandatory? What accommodations are allowed? What about contractors? How is mutual assistance across utilities impacted?
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Break
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Hybrid Workspaces of the Future
Facilitator(s): Serkan Braun, Senior Manager, Facilities Maintenance & Capital Construction, Snohomish County PUD
How will workspaces look at your company when employees return? How will you manage desk reservations? Share designs, policies, expectations, successes and challenges.
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Wrap Up + Future Planning