12 New Natural Gas Mechanics Complete Comprehensive Training Program and Join PECO’s Front Lines
July 17 2017 - 3:08PM
Business Wire
PECO welcomed 12 new apprentice mechanics to the company’s field
force yesterday as they celebrated their graduation from a
comprehensive natural gas training program. The new apprentices,
along with 12 mechanics who graduated in April 2017, will join the
utility’s front lines – helping to ensure safe and reliable natural
gas service for more than 516,000 area customers.
“We are excited to bolster our workforce at PECO with our newest
class of natural gas mechanics,” said Ron Bradley, vice president
of Gas Operations. “They will play an integral role in delivering
safe and reliable natural gas to our customers and I’m proud to
welcome them to the team.”
PECO’s training program develops the fundamental skills new
apprentice mechanics need to work safely on the company’s natural
gas distribution system. More than 530 people applied for this
program. These apprentices were selected after a series of
interviews and physical assessments.
PECO’s Training department develops the curriculum for the
natural gas training program and seasoned natural gas mechanics
instruct and oversee the field work of the trainees. In addition to
field maintenance and repair skills, the program focuses on natural
gas fundamentals, quality customer interactions, emergency
response, safety and first aid.
PECO’s ongoing employee focus has been recognized by Forbes
Magazine, which recently named PECO Best Mid-size Employer in
Philadelphia. This tremendous honor is a direct reflection of
PECO’s commitment to drive innovation and create a diverse and
inclusive culture – helping employees work more creatively to
better serve the customers and communities it serves.
PECO, founded in 1881, is Pennsylvania’s largest electric and
natural gas utility. Headquartered in Philadelphia, PECO delivers
energy to more than 1.6 million electric customers and more than
516,000 natural gas customers in southeastern, Pennsylvania. The
company’s 2,500 employees are dedicated to the safe and reliable
delivery of electricity and natural gas as well as enhanced energy
management conservation, environmental stewardship and community
assistance. PECO was named 2017 Best Mid-size Employer in
Philadelphia by Forbes Magazine. The company also has an estimated
annual economic impact of $4.3 billion in Pennsylvania, supporting
more than 8,700 local jobs and producing $732 million in labor
income. PECO is a subsidiary of Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC), the
nation's only Fortune 100 utility and leading competitive energy
provider. For more information visit PECO.com, and connect with the
company on Facebook and Twitter.
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