Staff
We rely on our people – their enthusiasm, talent and commitment – to make every project a success. With a team of over 50 individuals, we have the resources to give every relationship personal attention, while still being responsive to a wide variety of needs. Our management team supports employee empowerment, so you can get the answers you need faster.
Dennis Neitzel, CPE, Director Emeritus
Since joining the team in 1989, Dennis has been a strong influence on AVO’s direction. While we have many team members involved in research with electrical and safety associations, he is our key influencer. Dennis is a NFPA 70E® Principal Committee Member and Special Expert (since 1992), the IEEE 902 (3007) Working Group Chairman, IEEE P45.5 Working Group Chairman, IEEE 1584 Working Group Member, IEEE P1713 Working Group Member, IEEE P1814 Working Group Member, Co-Author of the Electrical Safety Handbook and a member of the Defense Safety Oversight Council (DoD Electrical Safety Special Interest Initiative). His expertise is requested for speaking events and research committees around the world. We draw on his knowledge of emerging regulations and involvement in electrical research to stay on the forefront of change. He also has worked in the electrical industry since 1967 specializing in electrical safety and power systems analysis for commercial, utility and manufacturing facilities. Dennis received his Bachelors and Masters in Electrical Engineering from Columbia Pacific University and is a Certified Plant Engineer (CPE), Certified Technical Instructor (Westinghouse) and Certified Electrical Inspector.
Mark Ackerson
Send a message to MarkMr. Ackerson has performed electrical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and safety administration in the manufacturing industry since 1985. He is a Licensed Master Electrician in the state of Michigan with expertise in electrical maintenance and safety training programs as well as OSHA and National Electrical Code regulations. Mr. Ackerson is a member of the National Safety Council, National Electrical Testing Association and a certified trainer in lockout, confined space entry and robotics safety.
Presents: Arc Flash Compliance, OSHA Electrical Safe Work Practices, Electrical Safety for Inspectors
Dave Adcock
Send a message to DaveMr. Adcock has worked in the manufacturing, petrochemical and military facility industry since 1953. He has strong experience in repair and maintenance of aircraft, electronic, electrical, fiber optics and control instrumentation. Mr. Adcock served in the U.S. Army and Air Force for a total of 22 years in the electronic communications and aviation field. He received his Bachelors of Science in Electronic Engineering Technology at Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
Presents: Grounding Systems Design and Testing, Basic Electricity, Battery Maintenance and Testing, Batteries and Uninterruptible Power Supplies, NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Requirements, OSHA Electrical Safe Work Practices, Electronics for Electricians, Electrical Print Reading, Electrical Safety for Inspectors, Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities, Electronics Troubleshooting, Fiber Optics Splicing and Testing, Advanced, Fiber Optics Splicing and Testing, Basic
Roy Bailey
Send a message to RoyMr. Bailey has worked in the power utility industry since 1972. His expertise includes construction, operation, maintenance and management of distribution systems.
Presents: Catenary Safety, OSHA Electrical Safe Work Practices, Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities, Electrical Safety for Utilities
Dean Bartlett
Send a message to DeanMr. Bartlett has worked in the electrical utility industry scheduling and performing maintenance, calibration and repair of electrical power equipment since 1977. He has strong experience in motor control circuits, voltage regulator controls, circuit breaker operating mechanisms, solid-state controls, breaker, transformer protection, line and bus protection.
Presents: Motor Controls and Starters, Low Voltage, Basic Electricity, Motor and Generator Maintenance and Testing, Basic Electrical Troubleshooting, NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Requirements, Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Low Voltage, Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Molded and Insulated Case, Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Medium Voltage, Circuit Breaker Maintenance, SF6, Electrical Print Reading, Substation Maintenance I
Doug Baxter
Send a message to DougMr. Baxter has worked in the municipal, utility and industrial industry since 1973. His expertise includes electrical inspections, arc flash hazard analysis and electrical safety procedures and regulations. Mr. Baxter is a licensed electrical contractor and electrical safety inspector in the state of Ohio. He received his Associates in Industrial Electronics from Youngstown State University.
Presents: Arc Flash Compliance, Basic Electricity, National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Requirements, OSHA Electrical Safe Work Practices, Electrical Print Reading, Electrical Safety for Inspectors, Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities, Electrical Safety for Utilities
Ralph Carrillo
Send a message to RalphMr. Carillo has worked in the power utility industry since 1975. His expertise includes installation of primary and secondary cables and equipment, design and estimation of projects to subdivisions, commercial and industrial facilities, installation, testing and calibration of electric meters and devices. He is an OSHA General Industry Outreach Trainer and Certified ERCOT Meter Facility Inspector.
Presents: Battery Maintenance and Testing, NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Requirements, OSHA Electrical Safe Work Practices, Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Medium Voltage, Splicing and Testing of Medium Voltage Cables, Cable Testing and Fault Location, Electrical Safety for Inspectors, Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities, Electrical Safety for Utilities, Substation Maintenance I, Substation Maintenance II, Transformer Testing and Maintenance, Watthour Maintenance
Neil Coward
Send a message to NeilMr. Coward has worked as an engineer in the power utility industry since 1971. He has strong experience in the design, installation and maintenance of medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems as well as performing short circuit analysis and protective device coordination studies. Mr. Coward received his bachelors in electrical engineering from Wichita State University. He is also a registered PE in the state of Texas.
Presents: Basic Electricity, Basic Electrical Troubleshooting, Substation Maintenance I
Hugh Davall
Send a message to HughMr. Davall has worked in nuclear, petrochemical and industrial facilities since 1960. His expertise includes all phases of design, development and implementation in the fields of electrical, mechanical, instrument and control maintenance training. He graduated from the U.S. Army Nuclear Power Plant Operators school, Arizona State University, Florida State University as well as others.
Presents: Arc Flash Compliance, Battery Maintenance and Testing, NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Requirements, OSHA Electrical Safe Work Practices, Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Medium Voltage, Power Factor Testing, Distribution Transformer Testing and Maintenance, Electrical Safety for Inspectors, Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities, Electrical Safety for Utilities, Substation Maintenance I, Substation Maintenance II
William Donovan
Send a message to WilliamMr. Donovan has worked in the nuclear and power utility industry since 1974. His expertise includes installation and maintenance of various substation equipment, relay testing and coordination, electrical engineering design, and electrical training and safety programme design. Mr. Donovan graduated from the University of California with multiple credentials in instructional and electronics technologies.
Presents: Advanced Visual Testing Software, Microprocessor Based Relay Testing, Distribution/Industrial, Battery Maintenance and Testing, National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Requirements, OSHA Electrical Safe Work Practices, Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Medium Voltage, Splicing and Testing of Medium Voltage Cables, Cable Testing and Fault Location, Protective Relay Maintenance, Advanced, Protective Relay Maintenance, Basic, Protective Relay Maintenance, Generation, Electrical Safety for Inspectors, Protective Relay Maintenance, Solid State, Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities, Electrical Safety for Utilities, Substation Maintenance I, Substation Maintenance II
Jack Dunham
Send a message to JackMr. Dunham has worked in the power utility Industry since 1959. He has strong experience in underground transmission and distribution; developing procedures for compliance with OSHA and NESC regulations; and splicing and terminating solid dielectric and paper/lead cable including 69KV low pressure oil filled submarine cable. He was an instructor for American Marine Training for Captain License Courses and had a 100 Ton USCG Captains License. He graduated from the University of Deleware.
Presents: NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Requirements, OSHA Electrical Safe Work Practices, Splicing and Testing of Medium Voltage Cables, Cable Testing and Fault Location, Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities, Electrical Safety for Utilities
Mark Franks
Send a message to MarkMr. Franks has worked in the power utility and communications industry since 1972. He has strong experience in fiber optics, cable and equipment installation and testing as well as safety procedures, training records and programs based on OSHA and NFPA regulations and other industry standards. Mr. Franks is an authorized OSHA Instructor for all general industry and construction regulations, a member of the FOA, NFPA, IAEI, American Society of Safety Engineers and American Society for Testing and Materials.
Presents: Arc Flash Compliance, Basic Electricity, National Electrical Code, Catenary Safety, NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Requirements, OSHA Electrical Safe Work Practices, Splicing and Testing of Medium Voltage Cables, Cable Testing and Fault Location, Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities, Electrical Safety for Utilities, Fiber Optics Splicing and Testing, Advanced, Fiber Optics Splicing and Testing, Basic
Tim Gauthier
Send a message to TimMr. Gauthier has worked in the military and automotive manufacturing industry since 1977. He has strong experience in the installation, inspection and repair of electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment. His expertise includes troubleshooting and repair of programmable logic controllers, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, preventive/predictive maintenance programs and implementing process development. Mr. Gauthier received his ASEE from Alpena Community College, and pursued a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering degree from Michigan State University. He served in the U.S. Army for 12 years.
Presents: Arc Flash Compliance, Motor Controls and Starters, Low Voltage, Basic Electricity, Motor and Generator Maintenance and Testing, Basic Electrical Troubleshooting, National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Requirements, Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Low Voltage, OSHA Electrical Safe Work Practices, Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Molded and Insulated Case, Electrical Print Reading, Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities
Charlie Helmick, Training Manager
Send a message to CharlieMr. Helmick has been a licensed electrician, electrical inspector and electrical contractor in industrial, commercial and municipal facilities since 1991. He holds a Master Electrician license with the state of Texas and has strong experience in the repair of equipment related to aircraft support, pipeline, mining, sewer, power plant, plant processing, steel building construction, elevators and escalators. Mr. Helmick is currently a member of the NFPA and is a Certified Electrical Inspector.
Presents: Arc Flash Compliance, Motor Controls and Starters, Low Voltage, Basic Electricity, Motor and Generator Maintenance and Testing, Microprocessor Based Relay Testing, Distribution/Industrial, Electrical Print Reading, Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities
Merle Holston
Send a message to MerleMr. Holston has worked in the power utility industry since 1959. He has strong experience in relay protection schemes, generation switch yards, lines, distribution substations, and feeders. Mr. Holston served for 5 years with the U.S. Navy in the mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic maintenance and aviation repair field.
Presents: Protective Relay Maintenance, Advanced, Protective Relay Maintenance, Basic, Protective Relay Maintenance, Generation
Don Mayhugh
Send a message to DonMr. Mayhugh has worked in the power utility industry since 1969. He has strong experience in testing and maintaining many electromechanical types of energy meters and installing and removing all metering equipment. Mr. Mayhugh has installed, removed, tested, and maintained relays, meters, recorders, and monitors of all types throughout generating plants and substations. He has calibrated and maintained many microprocessor, solid state, and electromechanical types of relays for differential, line protection (transmission and distribution), load shedding, voltage control, breaker failure, and transfer tripping schemes with emphasis on SEL and GE Multilin relays.
Presents: Arc Flash Compliance, Programmable Logic Controllers, Power Quality and Harmonics
Lonnie McReynolds
Send a message to LonnieMr. McReynolds has worked in the industrial and manufacturing industry since 1969. He has strong experience installing, testing and maintaining voice communication, fire alarms, process industrial controls, protective relaying and SCADA systems. He served for 4 years in the U.S. Navy as an Interior Communications Electrician.
Presents: Arc Flash Compliance, Grounding Systems Design and Testing, Motor Controls and Starters, Low Voltage, National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Requirements, OSHA Electrical Safe Work Practices, Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities
Dennis Moon
Send a message to DennisMr. Moon has worked in power utility and military facilities since 1972. His expertise includes maintenance, relaying, calibration and testing on all transmission and generation relays, development and implementation of computerized relay testing programmes and installation and operation of the latest microprocessor based electronic relays and fault recording equipment. Mr. Moon obtained his Bachelors and Masters in Electrical Engineering Technology from the University of North Texas. He served in the U.S. Army for 6 years as an Electronic Instrument Repair Technician.
Presents: Advanced Visual Testing Software, Microprocessor Based Relay Testing, Distribution/Industrial, Microprocessor Based Relay Testing, Generation, Protective Relay Maintenance, Advanced, Protective Relay Maintenance, Basic, Protective Relay Maintenance, Generation, Protective Relay Maintenance, Solid State
Tom Norwood
Send a message to TomMr. Norwood has performed electrical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and safety administration in utility and transit facilities since 1968. He has strong experience analyzing and isolating system problems in the transmission power grid, developing black start procedures, lockout/tagout, maintenance and safety training programs. Mr. Norwood is a member of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI), IEEE, Fiber Optic Association (FOA) and a committee member for the NFPA.
Presents: Arc Flash Compliance, Basic Electricity, National Electrical Code, Catenary Safety, NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Requirements, Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities, Electrical Safety for Utilities, Fiber Optics Splicing and Testing, Advanced, Fiber Optics Splicing and Testing, Basic
Mike O'Quinn
Send a message to MikeMr. O'Quinn has worked in the electrical construction, manufacturing, petrochemical and water utility industry since 1978. He has strong experience in industrial controls, PLC programming and electrical control panel construction. He is a member of the NFPA (National Fire Prevention Association), IAEI (International Association of Electrical Inspectors), and IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers). Mr. O'Quinn holds a Texas Master Electrician license, Electrical Inspector – General license through IAEI, and is an OSHA Outreach Trainer certification in construction. He graduated from Southern Methodist University and North Texas State University.
Presents: Motor Controls and Starters, Low Voltage, National Electrical Code, Programmable Logic Controllers, Variable Frequency Drives
William Pharr
Send a message to WilliamMr. Pharr has worked in the power utility industry since 1966. He has strong experience in the repair and maintenance of transmission lines and substations including the Live Line Barehand technique, E H V transformer and circuit breaker repair and maintenance. Mr. Pharr served for 6 years with the United States Marine Corps Reserve completing as Batallion Radio Chief.
Presents: NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Requirements, OSHA Electrical Safe Work Practices, Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Medium Voltage, Power Factor Testing, Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities, Electrical Safety for Utilities, Substation Maintenance I, Substation Maintenance II, Transformer Testing and Maintenance
Harry Ploehn
Send a message to HarryMr. Ploehn has worked as an engineer in the telecommunications industry since 1970. He has strong experience in the the automatic testing, field repair of DC to DC converters, central switching systems, design and evaluation of analog and digital circuits, utilizing integrated circuits and discrete components. Mr. Ploehn received his Bachelors in Electrical Engineering from New Jersey Institute of Technology and Masters from Southern Methodist University. He also served in the U.S. Navy as an Aviation Electronics Technician.
Presents: Basic Electricity, Electronics for Electricians, Electronics Troubleshooting
Patrick Rafferty
Send a message to PatrickMr. Rafferty has worked in the power utility industry since 1985. He has strong experience in high voltage substations, transmission and distribution lines, collection systems, arc flash studies, ground system design, as well as wind industry construction and operation. He also received his bachelors in electrical engineering from Arizona State University. Mr. Rafferty is a registered PE in the state of Texas.
Presents: Arc Flash Compliance, NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Requirements, Protective Device Coordination I, Protective Device Coordination II, Power Quality and Harmonics, Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities, Short Circuit Analysis
Tim Robertson
Send a message to TimMr. Robertson has worked in the petrochemical, power utility, manufacturing and telecommunications industry since 1973. His expertise includes design, construction and modification of electrical generation and distribution systems, engineering studies and protective relay technology. Mr. Robertson received his Bachelors in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University. He also served in the U.S. Navy.
Presents: Arc Flash Compliance, Microprocessor Based Relay Testing, Distribution/Industrial, Microprocessor Based Relay Testing, Generation, NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Requirements, Protective Device Coordination I, Protective Device Coordination II, Power Quality and Harmonics, Protective Relay Maintenance, Advanced, Protective Relay Maintenance, Basic, Protective Relay Maintenance, Generation, Protective Relay Maintenance, Solid State, Short Circuit Analysis
Jimmy Rogers
Send a message to JimmyMr. Rogers has worked in the power utility industry since 1962. He specializes in maintenance, testing and troubleshooting of high- and low-voltage electrical systems and has worked with all types of substation equipment including breakers and switchgear, cable testing, fault location, synchronous motors and start-up. Mr. Rogers attended the Texas State Technical Institute, specializing in electronics technologies. He also served for 6 years in the U.S. Marine Corp maintaining and operating various radar systems.
Presents: Battery Maintenance and Testing, Catenary Safety, Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Low Voltage, Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Molded and Insulated Case, Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Medium Voltage, Circuit Breaker Maintenance, SF6, Power Factor Testing, Distribution Transformer Testing and Maintenance, Substation Maintenance I, Substation Maintenance II, Transformer Testing and Maintenance
Jim Smith
Send a message to JimMr. Smith has worked in the power utility industry since 1971. He specializes in maintenance, testing and troubleshooting of high- and low-voltage electrical systems and has worked with all types of substation equipment including breakers and switchgear, cable testing, fault location, synchronous motors, hydraulic and pneumatic controls and start-up. Mr. Smith received his A.A. in Electrical Engineering Technology from the International Correspondence School. He also served in the U.S. Air Force and the National Guard.
Presents: Battery Maintenance and Testing, Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Low Voltage, Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Molded and Insulated Case, Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Medium Voltage, Circuit Breaker Maintenance, SF6, Power Factor Testing, Distribution Transformer Testing and Maintenance, Protective Relay Maintenance, Advanced, Protective Relay Maintenance, Basic, Electrical Print Reading, Protective Relay Maintenance, Solid State, Substation Maintenance I, Substation Maintenance II, Transformer Testing and Maintenance
Art Tice
Send a message to ArtMr. Tice has worked in the industrial and manufacturing industry since 1973. He has strong experience in emergency power generation systems involving automatic transfer switches, UPS battery backup systems, battery banks, motor control centers, installation of power distribution systems and equipment, electrical installations in hazardous (classified) locations, building of test stations including control cabinets, and testing of static grounding systems.
Presents: Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Low Voltage, Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Molded and Insulated Case, Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Medium Voltage, Substation Maintenance I, Substation Maintenance II
Scott Young
Send a message to ScottMr. Young has worked in the power utility industry since 1981. He has strong experience in the development of safe work practice manuals for substation operations, annual safety programs and lockout/tagout programs for substation equipment. Mr. Young is an OSHA , Mining Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) authorized instructor and a member of the NFPA. He graduated from the University of South Florida and San Leo University.
Presents: Arc Flash Compliance, Basic Electrical Troubleshooting, National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Requirements, Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Low Voltage, OSHA Electrical Safe Work Practices, Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Molded and Insulated Case, Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Medium Voltage, Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities, Electrical Safety for Utilities, Substation Maintenance I, Substation Maintenance II
Doug Baxter
Send a message to DougMr. Baxter has worked in the municipal, utility and industrial industry since 1973. His expertise includes electrical inspections, arc flash hazard analysis and electrical safety procedures and regulations. Mr. Baxter is a licensed electrical contractor and electrical safety inspector in the state of Ohio. He received his Associates in Industrial Electronics from Youngstown State University.
Victor Evsikov, E.E.
Send a message to VictorMr. Evsikov has worked in electrical engineering, industrial maintenance and construction since 1982. He specializes in SKM Power Tools for Windows electrical engineering software to create plant one-line diagrams and perform detailed analysis, including short circuit analysis, protective device coordination analysis, load flow, and arc flash hazard analysis.
R. Dee Jones, P.E., Engineering Division Manager
Send a message to R. DeeMr. Jones has worked in the power distribution field since 1972. He has strong experience in field operations and distribution studies, project management, circuit analysis and planning, transformer design and application, underground cable, and distribution feeder protection. He is a registered professional engineer in multiple states.
Michael Marlo
Send a message to MichaelMr. Marlo has worked in manufacturing industry since 1985. He specializes in electrical and controls engineering and refined project and quality management leadership. He performs on-site data gathering for verifying electrical system models and one-line diagrams.
William Pharr
Send a message to WilliamMr. Pharr has worked in the power utility industry since 1966. He has strong experience in the repair and maintenance of transmission lines and substations including the Live Line Barehand technique, E H V transformer and circuit breaker repair and maintenance. Mr. Pharr served for 6 years with the United States Marine Corps Reserve completing as Batallion Radio Chief.
Hongwei Zhang, P.E.
Send a message to HongweiMr. Zhang has worked in the power distribution field since 1994. His expertise includes load flow, fault, system stability and reliability calculations, system transient analysis, relay protection setting and control, TCC analysis and arc flash analysis; power equipment and SCADA operation and troubleshooting. Experienced user of electrical engineering software ETAP and SKM. Mr. Zhang is a registered professional engineer in multiple states.
Mark Ackerson
Send a message to MarkMr. Ackerson has performed electrical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and safety administration in the manufacturing industry since 1985. He is a Licensed Master Electrician in the state of Michigan with expertise in electrical maintenance and safety training programs as well as OSHA and National Electrical Code regulations. Mr. Ackerson is a member of the National Safety Council, National Electrical Testing Association and a certified trainer in lockout, confined space entry and robotics safety.
Dave Adcock
Send a message to DaveMr. Adcock has worked in the manufacturing, petrochemical and military facility industry since 1953. He has strong experience in repair and maintenance of aircraft, electronic, electrical, fiber optics and control instrumentation. Mr. Adcock served in the U.S. Army and Air Force for a total of 22 years in the electronic communications and aviation field. He received his Bachelors of Science in Electronic Engineering Technology at Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
Doug Baxter
Send a message to DougMr. Baxter has worked in the municipal, utility and industrial industry since 1973. His expertise includes electrical inspections, arc flash hazard analysis and electrical safety procedures and regulations. Mr. Baxter is a licensed electrical contractor and electrical safety inspector in the state of Ohio. He received his Associates in Industrial Electronics from Youngstown State University.
Ralph Carrillo
Send a message to RalphMr. Carillo has worked in the power utility industry since 1975. His expertise includes installation of primary and secondary cables and equipment, design and estimation of projects to subdivisions, commercial and industrial facilities, installation, testing and calibration of electric meters and devices. He is an OSHA General Industry Outreach Trainer and Certified ERCOT Meter Facility Inspector.
Hugh Davall
Send a message to HughMr. Davall has worked in nuclear, petrochemical and industrial facilities since 1960. His expertise includes all phases of design, development and implementation in the fields of electrical, mechanical, instrument and control maintenance training. He graduated from the U.S. Army Nuclear Power Plant Operators school, Arizona State University, Florida State University as well as others.
Mark Franks
Send a message to MarkMr. Franks has worked in the power utility and communications industry since 1972. He has strong experience in fiber optics, cable and equipment installation and testing as well as safety procedures, training records and programs based on OSHA and NFPA regulations and other industry standards. Mr. Franks is an authorized OSHA Instructor for all general industry and construction regulations, a member of the FOA, NFPA, IAEI, American Society of Safety Engineers and American Society for Testing and Materials.
Tim Gauthier
Send a message to TimMr. Gauthier has worked in the military and automotive manufacturing industry since 1977. He has strong experience in the installation, inspection and repair of electrical, electronic and mechanical equipment. His expertise includes troubleshooting and repair of programmable logic controllers, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, preventive/predictive maintenance programs and implementing process development. Mr. Gauthier received his ASEE from Alpena Community College, and pursued a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering degree from Michigan State University. He served in the U.S. Army for 12 years.
Charlie Helmick, Training Manager
Send a message to CharlieMr. Helmick has been a licensed electrician, electrical inspector and electrical contractor in industrial, commercial and municipal facilities since 1991. He holds a Master Electrician license with the state of Texas and has strong experience in the repair of equipment related to aircraft support, pipeline, mining, sewer, power plant, plant processing, steel building construction, elevators and escalators. Mr. Helmick is currently a member of the NFPA and is a Certified Electrical Inspector.
Tom Norwood
Send a message to TomMr. Norwood has performed electrical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and safety administration in utility and transit facilities since 1968. He has strong experience analyzing and isolating system problems in the transmission power grid, developing black start procedures, lockout/tagout, maintenance and safety training programs. Mr. Norwood is a member of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI), IEEE, Fiber Optic Association (FOA) and a committee member for the NFPA.
William Pharr
Send a message to WilliamMr. Pharr has worked in the power utility industry since 1966. He has strong experience in the repair and maintenance of transmission lines and substations including the Live Line Barehand technique, E H V transformer and circuit breaker repair and maintenance. Mr. Pharr served for 6 years with the United States Marine Corps Reserve completing as Batallion Radio Chief.
Scott Young
Send a message to ScottMr. Young has worked in the power utility industry since 1981. He has strong experience in the development of safe work practice manuals for substation operations, annual safety programs and lockout/tagout programs for substation equipment. Mr. Young is an OSHA , Mining Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) authorized instructor and a member of the NFPA. He graduated from the University of South Florida and San Leo University.
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Interested in a job with AVO? We offer challenging, extremely rewarding career opportunities for motivated, skilled individuals interested in a fast-paced, self-directed work environment. Though we're not always actively seeking new employees to join our team, position descriptions are posted here when job openings are available. AVO Training Institute, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please reference the position title you are applying for and mail your resume to the address below. If applying online, please include the position title in the "Subject" line of your email message.
AVO Training Institute
Attn: Career Opportunites
4271 Bronze Way
Dallas, TX 75237-1019
There are currently 3 positions available.
Position:
Contract Instructors
Location:
Dallas (TX)
Description:
AVO Training Institute, Inc., a leading worldwide electrical maintenance, testing, and safety training organization is seeking qualified Contract Instructors. Primary responsibilities include course presentations (utilizing lecture, with Power Point presentations, as well as hands-on laboratory instruction), providing customer support, and some course curriculum development, as needed.
The available Contract Instructor positions require a minimum of ten (10) years hands-on field experience and extensive knowledge in areas such as substation equipment maintenance and testing; electro-mechanical protective relays: OSHA and NFPA 70E electrical safety; and motor control circuitry. Instructors must also be proficient in computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Power Point. Instructors are required to travel domestic and international.
Contract instructors are part-time and work on an as-needed basis, based on fields of expertise and client demand for the subject matter. Our needs can generally range from a few weeks per year to almost full time, depending on industry demand, as well as the Instructor's desire to work.
For consideration, please forward your resume and daily rate requirements in confidence to Charlie Helmick, AVO Training Institute, Inc., 4271 Bronze Way, Dallas, Texas 75237. Please call 1-877-594-3156 if you have any questions regarding this position.
The available Contract Instructor positions require a minimum of ten (10) years hands-on field experience and extensive knowledge in areas such as substation equipment maintenance and testing; electro-mechanical protective relays: OSHA and NFPA 70E electrical safety; and motor control circuitry. Instructors must also be proficient in computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Power Point. Instructors are required to travel domestic and international.
Contract instructors are part-time and work on an as-needed basis, based on fields of expertise and client demand for the subject matter. Our needs can generally range from a few weeks per year to almost full time, depending on industry demand, as well as the Instructor's desire to work.
For consideration, please forward your resume and daily rate requirements in confidence to Charlie Helmick, AVO Training Institute, Inc., 4271 Bronze Way, Dallas, Texas 75237. Please call 1-877-594-3156 if you have any questions regarding this position.
Contact:
Charlie Helmick
Fax:
(214) 331-7363
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Position:
Course Development Specialist
Location:
Dallas (TX)
Description:
Maintain training programs, including course textbooks, PowerPoint presentations and course outlines for AVO standard and client courses.
Develop and update course content and various media methods for all current and proposed new courses.
Conduct course assessment to identify new development needs and recommend improvements.
Requires at least 3 years of experience in technical writing, course development, designed for instructor-led and on-line training presentations in an adult learning format.
Must be able to research, develop and write curriculum for electrical safety, engineering and maintenance courses.
Applicants must possess technical and grammatically correct writing skills.
Must be high level user of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. Knowledge of In Design a plus.
Creative latitude is allowed to provide effective and up to date course materials.
All course development and revisions will be processed through the Desk Top Publishing Department.
Develop and update course content and various media methods for all current and proposed new courses.
Conduct course assessment to identify new development needs and recommend improvements.
Requires at least 3 years of experience in technical writing, course development, designed for instructor-led and on-line training presentations in an adult learning format.
Must be able to research, develop and write curriculum for electrical safety, engineering and maintenance courses.
Applicants must possess technical and grammatically correct writing skills.
Must be high level user of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. Knowledge of In Design a plus.
Creative latitude is allowed to provide effective and up to date course materials.
All course development and revisions will be processed through the Desk Top Publishing Department.
Contact:
Vickie Davis
E-mail:
Position:
E-Learning Product Manager
Location:
Dallas (TX)
Description:
Establish & develop business partners to create E-Learning programs.
E – Learning training programs must be based on AVO Training Institute training courses.
Prepare and maintain policy, objectives and goals of E-Learning business development.
Utilize and provide E-Learning programs through electronic means, web-based virtual class rooms, and self study programs.
Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in utilizing appropriate techniques such as web-based training, webinars, or virtual classroom training(E-Learning).
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word).
Creative latitude is allowed to provide effective and current course materials.
E – Learning training programs must be based on AVO Training Institute training courses.
Prepare and maintain policy, objectives and goals of E-Learning business development.
Utilize and provide E-Learning programs through electronic means, web-based virtual class rooms, and self study programs.
Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in utilizing appropriate techniques such as web-based training, webinars, or virtual classroom training(E-Learning).
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word).
Creative latitude is allowed to provide effective and current course materials.
Contact:
Vickie Davis
E-mail: