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Dallas, TX | Utility Battery Safety, Maintenance and NERC Compliance

    Date:
    May 12-13, 2027

    Time: 
    9am – 5pm

    Location:
    TBD

    View Dallas, TX Utility Battery Training Course Details (PDF, 522kb, opens in new tab)

    IEEE Credentialing Program

    Earn 15 PDHs/1.5 CEUs

    This course has been developed as an introduction to the long-established IEEE maintenance procedures required to ensure the reliability of any Lead-Acid or Nickel-Cadmium battery. It will specifically cover the specific maintenance practices that will ensure compliance with the NERC maintenance requirements, as documented in NERC Standards PRC-005-6 and TPL-001-5.

    Registration fee includes course, beverages, snacks, and lunch during training. Join us after training the first day for dinner, entertainment and networking – on Eagle Eye Power Solutions!

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    Subjects Covered:

    Day 1

    • Introduction to Lead-Acid and Nickel-Cadmium Batteries
    • Battery Backed DC Power Systems
    • Battery Failure Mechanisms
    • DC Power System Maintenance
    • Battery Charging & Discharge Testing

    Day 2

    • What Are FERC and NERC?
    • IEEE Recommendations vs. NERC Requirements
    • NERC Standard PRC-005-6
    • Making Sense of the Collected Data
    • NERC Standard TPL-001-5 Compliance

    Trusted Instructors in DC Power & Compliance

    Our instructors are seasoned experts with decades of collective experience across the battery and critical DC power industry, specializing in safety, utility, telecom, and data center applications. Renowned for their deep knowledge in NERC PRC-005 compliance, IEEE battery testing, and DC power systems, they bring extensive practical expertise from diverse roles in engineering, field service, and technical training. As trusted consultants and industry leaders, they are committed to delivering exceptional education, equipping students with best practices and real-world insights to master battery maintenance and compliance.

    Rod Padilla - EEU Instructor

    Rod Padilla

    EEU Instructor

    Rodney Padilla is the owner, founder, and chief instructor for Ground Rod LLC., supporting the installation, maintenance. operations, and testing of telecommunications equipment and replacement of engines, automatic transfer switches, standby stationary battery systems, D/C Power boards, distribution, and voltage drop loads. As a trainer, he brings 35-plus years of experience in the telecommunication industry, primarily focused on power systems and safety.

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