Crew Leadership Program
Course Dates & Hours
October 16 – 17, 2024 – Littleton, MA
(8:00 am – 2:00 pm)
Crew Leadership Program is designed to build upon existing leadership skills to work more effectively and efficiently in the field, while meeting standards and regulatory requirements.
In addition to in-class lecture, the Crew Leadership Program includes a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content.
Upon successful completion of the Program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion.
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for the following:
- Current or aspiring crew leaders
- Lineworkers or operations employees
- Employees or Supervisors transitioning from other departments
- Construction Supervisors
- Project Managers
Location
NEPPA Training Center
200 New Estate Road
Littleton, MA 01460
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this two-day program, participants will be able to successfully:
- Develop an understanding of different leadership styles and their applications in a crew setting.
- Practice tactics and strategies to transition from an employee to a leader.
- Cultivate practical communication skills to convey instructions, provide feedback, and resolve conflicts within the crew.
- Enhance problem-solving abilities to address challenges and obstacles that arise during crew activities.
- Acquire knowledge of team dynamics and how to foster a positive and productive work environment within the crew.
- Learn techniques for motivating and inspiring crew members to achieve common goals and objectives.
- Gain proficiency in decision-making processes relevant to crew operations, considering safety, efficiency, and resource management factors.
- Develop organizational skills to plan and coordinate crew tasks, schedules, and resources effectively.
- Understand the importance of accountability and responsibility as a leader within the crew, including the ability to take ownership of mistakes and learn from them.
- Explore strategies for building trust and rapport among crew members to enhance collaboration and cohesion.
- Evaluate personal leadership strengths and areas for growth and create a plan for continuous self-improvement as a crew leader.
- Understand the management of emergent situations that require mutual aid assistance and coordination.
Please note: These objectives serve as a framework for a comprehensive crew leadership course that addresses various aspects of leadership within the utility.
Course Prerequisites
The Crew Leadership Program is designed to build upon learning concepts in the Apprentice Lineworker and Advanced Lineworker Programs.
The ideal participant has at least 3 – 5 years experience working in the field.
Registration Fees
Registration fees include coffee and Lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations, please make note on your registration form.
| Members: | $935 |
| Non-Members: | $1,445 |
Cancellations
Cancellations are accepted until two week prior to meeting date: Wednesday, October 10, 2024. Substitutions may be made at any time prior to the start of the first session.
Instructors
Anthony Calascibetta
Trainer
Anthony has 40 years of Electrical experience and 25 years of Electric Utility experience. Starting out as a Lineworker, he moved to the Substation Division as a Lead Substation Technician.
He is proficient in relay testing, transformer testing, circuit breaker testing, and all aspects of wiring in overhead, underground, metering, and substations.
Anthony is an OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer, and OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer and a Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP).
Dan Flynn
Trainer
Dan Flynn has been a safety trainer with Northeast Public Power Association, since September 2018 after retiring from Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Dept with more than a 40-year career in public power. Dan is a Certified First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor.
Dan started in the electric meter department in the 1970’s and worked his way through the electric line department as a lineman/line foremen and his last position as the electric department superintendent. Some of Dan’s responsibilities included construction, maintenance, and safety of the electric line division. Dan continues to maintain his 1B/2A Mass. hoisting license and a Mass. Class A Driving license.
Dan lives with his wife of 43 years, Alayne, and they have two adult children and three grandchildren.
He says, “It is a privilege to continue to be involved with the public power industry in New England to give back any knowledge I’ve acquired over these many years.”
Lodging
Lodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate:
Courtyard by Marriott Littleton
January 1 – April 30, 2024 – $142/night + tax
May 1 – October 31, 2024 – $168/night + tax
November 1 – December 31, 2024 – $142/night + tax
102 Constitution Avenue
Littleton, MA 01460
(978) 540-5040
Reservation Link: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1677160713279&key=CORP&app=resvlink
The Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $99/night + tax
242 Adams Place
Boxborough, MA 01719
(978) 263-8701
The Westford Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $119/night +tax
219 Littleton Road
Westford, MA 01886
(978) 692-8200
SpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – 10% Discount on Prevailing rate at time of booking.
27 Andrews Parkway
Devens, MA 01434
(978) 772-3030
Hilton Garden Inn Devens – 10% Discount on Prevailing rate at time of booking.
59 Andrews Parkway
Devens, MA 01434
(978) 772-0600