Program Members,
As we indicated last fall the IAMU Safety Group program earned a record dividend of over $7.3M for the 2023/24 policy term. Member checks and dividend calculation details are being mailed out to your local insurance agent for delivery. Thank you for your commitment to safety and continued support of the IAMU Safety Group Insurance Program!Program Members, As we indicated last fall the IAMU Safety Group program earned a record dividend of over $7.3M for the 2023/24 policy term. Member checks and dividend calculation details are being mailed out to your local insurance agent for delivery. Thank you for your commitment to safety and continued support of the IAMU Safety Group Insurance Program! Water and Wastewater Operators: You Have Until March 31 to Earn CEUs to Renew Your License2/18/2025 Certified water and wastewater operator certificates expire every two years on June 30th of
odd-numbered years. Applications for renewal are mailed to operators 60 days before the expiration date. To be eligible for renewal, operators must have earned the required number of Continuing Education training Units (CEUs) during two-year periods ending March 31 of odd-numbered years. You can view your CEUs at: https://programs.iowadnr.gov/opcertweb/pages/opmenu.aspx If you still need CEUs, check out the IAMU calendar to view upcoming CEU-eligible workshops. The Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities is pleased to offer two scholarship programs this year – a scholarship program for students pursuing a post-secondary program with a utility focus and a general scholarship program for children or grandchildren of IAMU member employees.
“IAMU is pleased to have two scholarship offerings again for 2025,” said Troy DeJoode, IAMU executive director. “Last year, we awarded four scholarships to students pursuing educations in utility-related fields to help the next generation of professionals to get the education and training that they need. Again this year, we are offering another scholarship to the children and grandchildren of IAMU members. This is a general scholarship, and the recipients do not need to be pursuing a utility-related certification or degree.” Utility-Focused Scholarship Each $2,000 scholarship will be distributed to the educational institution. To apply, candidates must fill out and submit the Utility Focused Scholarship Application. Applications are due February 28, 2025 to [email protected]. A minimum of 4 scholarships will be awarded. IAMU will announce the award recipients by April 25, 2025. To be eligible for consideration, candidates must:
Preference will be given to applicants entering a utility-related career with a special preference to applicants entering utility-related trades programs leading to careers in difficult to fill utility careers such as, as an example only, electric line worker, water treatment or distribution operator, or operator qualified natural gas positions. General Scholarship Each $500 will be distributed to the educational institution. To apply, candidates must fill out and submit the General Scholarship Application. Applications are due February 28, 2025 to [email protected]. A minimum of 4 scholarships will be awarded. IAMU will announce the award recipients by April 25, 2025. To be eligible for consideration, candidates must:
IAMU members are encouraged to share this scholarship information with their communities. You might post information to your social media account(s) and website, and submit information to your local newspaper and/or radio station. IAMU is sending an email about the scholarships to high school guidance counselors, you might also consider reaching out to your local guidance counselors as well. If you have any questions about the scholarship program, please feel free to contact IAMU at [email protected]. Need more CEUs? This upcoming workshop offers 5 hours for both water treatment and water distribution. Held at the IAMU office, these 2 days offer a variety of topics and speakers while also giving participants the opportunity to network with a small group of exhibitors.
View the full agenda and register here.
If you have any questions, please contact Steve Marsh at 515.289.1999 or by email at [email protected]. What work are you doing that puts you within the “minimum approach distance” of high voltage energized electrical equipment? This workshop will teach you safety-related work practices that will allow you to determine the voltage, the minimum approach distances and protective equipment to prevent an electrocution or arc flash when working near energized electrical equipment.
The proper use of live-line tools and personal protective equipment will be demonstrated on de-energized equipment. Who Should Attend? Anyone putting up Christmas decorations, signs, performing maintenance on equipment, or doing utility locates within OSHA’s distance of 10 feet from energized high voltage electrical equipment. Supervisors are also encouraged to attend. To see the full agenda and get signed up, CLICK HERE! Make plans to attend IAMU’s Trenching and Shoring Workshop on March 20, 2025. This workshop is an excellent opportunity to become qualified as a competent person (or stay current with the responsibilities). The competent person is required to evaluate site safety and resolve existing and potential hazards. The DNR has approved 0.4 CEUs for WD and WW only. Who Should Attend: This workshop is designed for city and utility employees and outside contractors employed by a city, or anyone working in a trenching and shoring situation. The training received will cover the overall requirements of the law, including:
Cost: IAMU Members - $182; Non-IAMU Members - $248 Location: IAMU Training and Office Complex 1735 NE 70th Avenue Ankeny, IA 50021 Registration: For registration and additional info, please click here March 4-6, 2025 – IAMU Training & Office Complex
Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities is pleased to offer our Transformer School for Electric Lineworkers. This Transformer School will focus on single-phase and three-phase transformer connections and theory. This workshop will be a combination of classroom & hands-on training. Participants will be exposed to situations that are as “real-world” as possible, without the real-world risk or danger. The course will start with the basics of transformers, including turns ratios, polarities, calculations, connections, and troubleshooting. Additionally, participants will learn about three-phase systems with phasor diagrams and the relationship of the phasor to the transformer itself. In the hands-on portion of the course, participants will work with miniature transformers that are energized and will blow fuses, in order to experience what happens when something is wired incorrectly. The class will continue to build on the miniature transformer banks and work on troubleshooting. Additionally, they will discuss motor rotation as it relates to three-phase systems. This workshop is beneficial for anyone that is involved with the electric line crew including apprentices, journeyman lineworkers, and employees from other departments that may assist as a ground person. It is also applicable to those who desire to strengthen their basic transformer knowledge. *Apprentices will receive 16 OJT hours for attendance (OH & URD hours)* Click here for more information |
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