Our Service Agreements cover maintenance and repair with guaranteed response times and contract customers prioritized through the service schedule to ensure minimal down time. 24-hour phone support is also available to handle questions and, if required, dispatch a Service . This utility standard outlines the requirements for safely inspecting, assessing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing substation equipment. In addition, it directs personnel to follow the detailed instructions and procedures in the Substation Maintenance and Construction (SM&C) Manual. A well-maintained substation is critical for preventing costly outages, equipment. With capabilities ranging from 480V to 765kV, we've got you covered. By leveraging our extensive industry knowledge and.
Substation maintenance requirements use a combined time-based and condition-based maintenance (CBM) approach. CBM combines and uses all available inspection information, diagnostic testing data, and new technologies in conjunction with maintenance practices, histories, and design data to determine the operating condition of equipment.
Substation maintenance requirements are based on good utility practices, manufacturer's recommendations, and the experience of PG&E employees. Compliance with this standard and its attachments ensures uniformity in implementing work procedures that support system reliability.
Substation maintenance superintendents and first line supervisors ensure that their employees understand and comply with this standard and follow the procedures in the SM&C Manual. Employees alert their supervisors to any unsafe procedures or instructions that may cause personal injuries or damage equipment.
8-year mechanism service record must be retained for 16 years, and a 12-year spare transformer test record must be retained for 24 years. See Attachment 2, “Definitions of Terms.” Issues this standard. Delegates authority to the manager responsible for substation standards to handle the attachments to this standard and updates to the SM&C Manual.