This program provides fleet leadership professionals an opportunity to discuss best practices, and share new processes and technologies. Participants work collaboratively to select topics that are relevant to all organizations with vehicle and equipment fleets. Addressed are strategic questions surrounding staff management, alternative fuel technology, vehicle replacement policy, the role of fleet within an organization, and tactical solutions for managing ever-changing fleet operations and administrative functions.
General Details
- Program Chair(s)
- Dale Sevy, Strategic Fleet Advisor, Dominion Energy Utah
- Program Location
- Dominion Energy
- 333 S. State St., Salt Lake City, UT 84111
- Who Should Attend
- Fleet managers
- Fleet directors
- Fleet administration supervisors
- Fuel maintenance supervisors
- All fleet professionals responsible for cost-effective fleet functions
- Registration Options
Member: $499 USD
Non-Member: $949 USDRegistration prices increase $100 after July 25, 2023. Registration includes digital materials and access to all event sessions and meals listed on the agenda.
- General Cancellation Policy
- Due to contractual obligations, cancellations received 15 business days prior to the program will receive a full refund. Cancellations received 6 to 14 business days prior to the event will receive a refund, less a $100 administrative fee. No shows and last minute cancellations, 5 business days prior to the event or less, will be responsible for the full registration fee. Substitutions from your organization for the same event are always welcome.
- 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
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tour of Weber State University’s EV Training Facility
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Networking Lunch
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Welcome to Domion Energy
Speaker(s): Judd Cook, V.P. & G.M, Western Distribution, Dominion Energy Utah
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Introductions
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Networking Break
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Industry Topic: Utilimarc + Utilities
Speaker(s): Michael Carr, Account Manager, Utilimarc
Learn how Utilimarc can help you make the most of your fleet data by helping you create cost-effective strategies for utilization, maintenance, fuel consumption, staffing and downtime reduction.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Class A Barehand Truck: Incident + Lessons Learned
Speaker(s): Brendan King, Fleet Engineering Operations Manager, Salt River Project, Jason Kleiber, Fleet Equipment Engineer, Salt River Project
This session will review a flashover incident that occurred on a barehand category A aerial, followed by an extensive investigation of the unexplained event. Also covered will be considerations for this type of equipment and recommendations from a fleet perspective for barehand units.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Hosted Networking Dinner
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Supply Chain Panel: Fleet Assets
Panelist(s): Don Ashmore, Fleet & Facilities Operations Manager, Tacoma Public Utilities, Frank Nogales, Transportation Maintenance Section Leader, Arizona Public Service Company, Lissa Brady, Fleet Asset Manager, San Diego Gas & Electric Company
We will hear from SDG&E, APS and Tacoma Public Utilities, and how they are dealing with supply chain delays and the impacts to their projects. Learn about ways that they have adapted and have been able to move forward.
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Networking Break
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Vehicle Safety Training: Aerial Equipment Operation
Speaker(s): Don Ashmore, Fleet & Facilities Operations Manager, Tacoma Public Utilities
As partners in safety, this session will examine what fleet is responsible for and how they can help operations.
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Networking Break
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EVs: Availability, Upfit + Acquisition Strategies
Speaker(s): Don Ashmore, Fleet & Facilities Operations Manager, Tacoma Public Utilities, Dale Sevy, Strategic Advisor, Dominion Energy Utah
From acquisition to upfitting, this session will cover strategies, new technology plus lessons learned. Come prepared to share from your utility.
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Networking Lunch
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Open Roundtable Discussion: Lessons Learned
Facilitator(s): Dale Sevy, Strategic Advisor, Dominion Energy Utah
Ask any remaining questions that were not yet discussed and benefit from the wealth of knowledge and experience of the group. Provide input regarding content should be part of future WEI Fleet Management programs.
Hotel + Travel
- Hilton Salt Lake City Center
- 255 South West Temple
- Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
- Reservation Instructions
Please use the link to make your reservation, or contact the hotel directly at 385-236-4005. If booking by phone, identify yourself as being with Western Energy Institute (WEI) to receive a special rate of $165 USD/night. This rate is guaranteed until July 24, 2023 or until the WEI room block is full.
- Reservation Link
Click here to make your hotel room reservations online.
Program Sponsors
Thank you to our program sponsors!
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