Bryn Mawr Man Among PECO's Newest Aerial Line Mechanics

Patrick Kelly (Photo courtesy of PECO)

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The following was provided to Patch by PECO:

Patrick Kelly of Bryn Mawr recently graduated from PECO’s aerial line school. Kelly is one of 24 new aerial line mechanics to complete the 12-week training program. The new line workers will join the utility’s front lines - ensuring safe and reliable electric service for customers throughout the area.

Kelly completed the training program at PECO’s Plymouth Training Complex located in Plymouth Meeting, PA. PECO’s comprehensive aerial line school training program develops the fundamental skills new aerial line mechanics need to work safely on the company’s electric distribution system. The program began on September 8 and completed on November 24. More than 1,500 people applied for this year’s program. The current 24 candidates were selected after a series of interviews and physical assessments.

In addition to field maintenance and repair skills, the training focused on electric distribution fundamentals, including electric theory, circuit design, emergency response, safety and first-aid.