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Duke Energy's Midwest Lineman's Rodeo qualifies 15 local lineworkers to compete in international event

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Duke Energy's Midwest Lineman's Rodeo recently qualified 15 local lineworkers to compete in the International Lineman's Rodeo, showcasing their job skills essential for power delivery and restoration. The event highlighted the dedication and talent of lineworkers through specialized contests testing their daily job-related skills. The competition featured categories like equipment repair, pole climbs, and hurt man rescues, emphasizing efficiency, agility, technique, and safety procedures. Winners will represent Duke Energy at the international event in Bonner Springs, Kan., in October.

Il recente Rodeo dei Lineman del Midwest di Duke Energy ha qualificato 15 lavoratori locali per competere al Rodeo Internazionale dei Lineman, mettendo in mostra le loro competenze lavorative essenziali per il trasporto e il ripristino dell'energia elettrica. L'evento ha evidenziato la dedizione e il talento dei lavoratori elettrici attraverso gare specializzate che testavano le abilità correlate al loro lavoro quotidiano. La competizione includeva categorie come la riparazione degli attrezzi, la scalata dei pali e i salvataggi di uomini feriti, sottolineando l'efficienza, l'agilità, la tecnica e le procedure di sicurezza. I vincitori rappresenteranno Duke Energy all'evento internazionale a Bonner Springs, Kansas, a ottobre.
El reciente Rodeo de Linieros del Medio Oeste de Duke Energy calificó a 15 trabajadores locales para competir en el Rodeo Internacional de Linieros, demostrando sus habilidades laborales esenciales para la distribución y restauración de energía. El evento destacó la dedicación y el talento de los linieros a través de concursos especializados que pusieron a prueba las habilidades relacionadas con su trabajo diario. La competencia incluyó categorías como reparación de equipos, escalada de postes y rescate de hombres heridos, enfatizando la eficiencia, agilidad, técnica y procedimientos de seguridad. Los ganadores representarán a Duke Energy en el evento internacional en Bonner Springs, Kan., en octubre.
Duke Energy의 미드웨스트 전기 작업자 로데오에서 최근 15명의 현지 전기 작업자들이 국제 전기 작업자 로데오에 참가할 자격을 얻었습니다. 이들은 전력 전달과 복구에 필수적인 직무 기술을 선보였습니다. 이 행사는 매일의 직무 관련 기술을 시험하는 특별 경연을 통해 전기 작업자들의 헌신과 재능을 강조했습니다. 경연은 장비 수리, 기둥 등반 및 부상자 구조와 같은 카테고리를 특징으로 하여 효율성, 민첩성, 기술 및 안전 절차를 강조했습니다. 우승자들은 10월 캔자스 주 본너 스프링스에서 열리는 국제 대회에서 Duke Energy를 대표할 것입니다.
Le récent Rodéo des monteurs de lignes du Midwest de Duke Energy a qualifié 15 monteurs locaux pour concourir au Rodéo international des monteurs de lignes, en mettant en évidence leurs compétences professionnelles, essentielles à la distribution et à la restauration de l'énergie. L'événement a mis en lumière le dévouement et le talent des monteurs à travers des concours spécialisés qui testaient les compétences liées à leur travail quotidien. La compétition comportait des catégories telles que la réparation d'équipements, l'escalade de poteaux et le sauvetage de blessés, soulignant l'efficacité, l'agilité, la technique et les procédures de sécurité. Les gagnants représenteront Duke Energy lors de l'événement international à Bonner Springs, Kansas, en octobre.
Das kürzlich abgehaltene Midwest Lineman's Rodeo von Duke Energy hat 15 lokale Stromnetzarbeiter qualifiziert, um beim Internationalen Lineman's Rodeo anzutreten und ihre für die Stromversorgung und -wiederherstellung wesentlichen Fähigkeiten zu demonstrieren. Das Event hob das Engagement und das Talent der Stromnetzarbeiter durch spezialisierte Wettbewerbe hervor, die ihre alltäglichen berufsspezifischen Fähigkeiten testeten. Der Wettbewerb umfasste Kategorien wie Gerätereparatur, Mastklettern und Rettungsaktionen verletzter Personen, wobei Effizienz, Agilität, Technik und Sicherheitsverfahren betont wurden. Die Gewinner werden Duke Energy im Oktober beim internationalen Event in Bonner Springs, Kan., vertreten.
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PLAINFIELD, Ind., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At a competition powered by skill and packed with competitors, 15 Duke Energy lineworkers secured spots over the weekend to compete among the most elite lineworkers in the world this fall at the International Lineman's Rodeo.

Duke Energy's Midwest Lineman's Rodeo in Plainfield was one of three regional lineman's rodeos taking place this spring across Duke Energy's service areas, displaying the talent and skills of the company's dedicated lineworkers. Lineman's rodeos are specialized contests that test job-related skills line technicians rely on daily to restore power day and night – often in unpredictable outdoor conditions. Events take place on de-energized equipment in a simulated environment, but participants are scored based on simulations of on-the-job work, with deductions for mistakes. Competitors are judged on efficiency, agility, technique and safety procedures.

Categories scored included equipment repair, pole climbs and hurt man rescues. Duke Energy holds three regional competitions to qualify lineworkers for the international competition – including in the Carolinas, Florida and the Midwest.

The Midwest rodeo this year included four journeyman teams and 33 apprentices. Team divisions are based in part on tenure. An apprentice is a lineworker with less than four years of utility experience. A journeyman with Duke Energy has more than four years of utility experience.

"Our lineworkers are always prepared for any circumstance, but the extreme elements associated with storms, oppressive heat and bitterly cold temperatures can add challenges," said Scott Batson, chief power grid officer at Duke Energy. "We are able to keep the lights on for millions of customers who depend on us thanks to our line teams' dedication to training, experience in the field, passion for their craft and supporting one another."

Elevated expertise

Duke Energy Midwest regional rodeo winners will join other top lineworkers from Duke Energy rodeos in Florida and the Carolinas to compete in the International Lineman's Rodeo in Bonner Springs, Kan., on Oct. 19, an international event that attracts the most talented lineworkers from around the world. The best lineworkers at Duke Energy and its legacy companies have showcased their talents at the International Lineman's Rodeo for more than two decades.

Duke Energy Midwest competitors advancing from regional rodeos to the International Lineman's Rodeo include:

Apprentice overall awards

  • First place – Oliver Huhta (Princeton, Ind.)
  • Second place – Logan Pollei (Bloomington, Ind.)
  • Third place – Jack Knier (Shelbyville, Ind.)
  • Fourth place – Tyler Adrian (Carmel, Ind.)
  • Fifth place – Isaac Caudill (Connersville, Ind.)
  • Sixth place – Jesse Orr (Bloomington, Ind.)

Journeyman teams overall awards 

  • First place – Brett Lewis (Madison, Ind.), TJ Lewis (Aurora, Ind.) and Danny Steinman (Erlanger, Ky.)
  • Second place – Collin Boschert (Noblesville, Ind.), Matt Wallpe (Noblesville, Ind.) and Jason Washburn (Noblesville, Ind.)
  • Third place – John Menefee (Columbus, Ind.), Josh Menefee (Seymour, Ind.) and Andrew Reinhart (Seymour, Ind.)

Duke Energy employs approximately 380 lineworkers across its Indiana service area.

Powering the future grid

Lineworkers play a key role in power grid improvement projects that help modernize and strengthen Duke Energy's system against storms and other impacts, making it more reliable and resilient. This can include work to upgrade lines and poles, underground outage-prone lines where data indicates it makes sense to do so, and enhancing grid reliability through the integration of smart, self-healing technology.

Hiring and developing entry-level craft and skilled talent is critical to address the growing needs of residential and nonresidential customers. Duke Energy continues to hire lineworker talent and works closely with community colleges across its company footprint to recruit diverse, skilled candidates. Individuals interested in a lineworking career with Duke Energy should contact community colleges directly for more information on their specific lineworker training programs, including available funding for tuition. 

"Safely powering our customers and communities is the most important job we have," said Batson. "We are proud to be able to source extraordinary talent through our community college partners to join our line teams and serve as ambassadors for the company with our customers."

Duke Energy Indiana

Duke Energy Indiana, a subsidiary of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), provides about 6,800 megawatts of owned electric capacity to approximately 900,000 customers in a 23,000-square-mile service area, making it Indiana's largest electric supplier.

Contact: McKenzie Barbknecht
24-Hour: 800.559.3853

 

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FAQ

When is the International Lineman's Rodeo taking place?

The International Lineman's Rodeo is scheduled for October 19 in Bonner Springs, Kan.

How many lineworkers qualified from Duke Energy's Midwest Lineman's Rodeo?

15 local lineworkers qualified to compete in the International Lineman's Rodeo.

What skills were tested at the Midwest Lineman's Rodeo?

The Midwest Lineman's Rodeo tested job skills important for power delivery and restoration, including equipment repair, pole climbs, and hurt man rescues.

How many regional competitions did Duke Energy hold to qualify lineworkers for the international competition?

Duke Energy held three regional competitions in the Carolinas, Florida, and the Midwest to qualify lineworkers for the international competition.

How many lineworkers does Duke Energy employ in Indiana?

Duke Energy employs approximately 380 lineworkers across its Indiana service area.

What role do lineworkers play in power grid improvement projects at Duke Energy?

Lineworkers play a vital role in power grid improvement projects at Duke Energy, helping to modernize and strengthen the system against storms and enhance reliability through smart technology integration.

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