Advanced Lineworker Program

Elevate Your Expertise. Power Your Future.

Program Overview

The IMEA Advanced Lineworker Program is a rigorous, hands-on training series designed for experienced municipal electric utility professionals.

This annual program deepens technical skills, promotes safety, and prepares lineworkers for advanced roles in electrical distribution systems.

Program Format

Duration: 4 weeks annually
Schedule: 3 days per week
Format: Classroom instruction + Field application

What You’ll Experience

Expert-led technical lectures
Hands-on training in real-world settings
Guided facility tours
Weekly assessments and reviews
Final certification exam

Who Should Attend?

This program is tailored for seasoned lineworkers who are ready to:

Take on supervisory or specialized roles
Deepen their knowledge of distribution systems
Enhance safety, troubleshooting, and system protection skills

Certification

Upon successful completion of all sessions and a comprehensive final exam, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from IMEA.

Session Breakdowns

Session 1: Foundations of Power Systems

Focus: Electricity, math, safety, and transformer systems

Basic Electricity & Energy Concepts
Voltage Regulators
Hands-on assessment and weekly test

Session 2: Distribution System Components

Focus: Substations, capacitors, and distributed energy

Capacitor Banks & Substation Components
Energy Storage & Renewable Integration
Substation Site Tour + Mid-Term Exam

Session 3: System Protection & Field Work

Focus: Underground systems, system protection, and field strategy

Underground Distribution Review
Protection Scheme Development
Field Visit & Weekly Assessment

Session 4: Troubleshooting & Certification

Focus: Real-world diagnostics and final testing

Advanced Troubleshooting Exercises
Field Visit + Final Exam
Certificate Award Ceremony

Ready to Enroll?

Contact IMEA Training & Development
janel@imea.com
765.966.0799

Train Smarter. Work Safer. Lead Stronger.