Careers Jan. 24 Hot Topics
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To: Commissioners, all PUD employees
From: Communications Division
Subject: Hot Topics for discussion the week of Jan. 24, 2011
(This advisory is sent to encourage districtwide discussion and awareness of key PUD issues. The intent is to give managers, supervisors and employees suggestions on topics they might discuss during departmental meetings. Contact Kimberlee Craig, 661-4320, or Christy Shearer, 661-4258, if you have questions.)
On the District Calendar
· Jan. 25 –HQ Safety meeting, 8:15 a.m., Auditorium
· Feb. 6 – Regular PUD commission meeting, 10 a.m., boardroom
· Feb. 6 – Water/wastewater meeting, 5:30 p.m., HQ Auditorium
· Feb. 8 – Water/wastewater meeting, 5:30 p.m., Leavenworth office
· Feb. 20 – Presidents Day holiday
Watch this
Did you miss Manager’s Forum on Friday? If so, you can watch it at your desk to see General Manager John Janney talk about the link to customer-owner preferences as we develop District priorities and five-year business plans to carry out the Strategic Plan.
On the air
Distribution Operations Manager Bob Sparks will talk at 8:35 a.m. Tuesday on Chelan’s KOZI Radio(1230 AM/93.5 FM) and at 9 a.m. on KOHO Radio(101.1 FM) about what to do if customers are affected by a power outage and how to get information about outages when they occur
PUD crews earn thanks from Snohomish family
One of the families helped by our line crews who worked through the weekend restoring power to Snohomish PUD customers sent this message via the PUD website:
“Greetings from Snohomish County. My family and our neighbors would like to extend a very heartfelt thank you to the crew from Wenatchee that was here, at night, in the pouring rain, on Sunday the 22nd to restore power to our homes. It was such a welcome relief. They were very friendly and worked expertly to fix a broken wire. Their assistance, indeed the help of your entire agency, during our time of need is greatly appreciated. It's wonderful to have such great friends ‘over the hill.’ Sincerely, Brian Mills, Snohomish.”
The 12 crew members returned to Wenatchee on Monday.
Be careful out there
There’s freezing rain in the forecast, which adds to the challenge of keeping District parking lots and walkways cleared. Take extra care and time when driving and walking to and between offices. The Facilities crew wants to make sure you can get in and out safety during this blast of winter weather.
It’s time to reset network passwords
Randy Pauli, network security and systems supervisor, wants employees to know that IT will be resetting the 16 character passwords that allow us access to PUD network resources. The passwords will be reset automatically and for most users this will be completely transparent.
The exception is for users that have email delivered to a smart phone or other mobile device. If you receive email on a mobile device you will be contacted by IT staff to get that connection reconfigured with the new password. Give Randy, ext. 4345, or Angella Kirschner, ext. 4696, a call if you have questions.
Tour time: Employees invited to Rock Island and Lake Chelan hydro projects
Following up on the interest shown last year in employee tours at Rocky Reach Dam, tours are planned in March for Rock Island and Lake Chelan hydro projects. Check with your supervisor and then sign up using PeopleSoft (search for “Rock Island Employee Tour” and “Lake Chelan Employee Tour”). Education specialist Bob Bauer will be your guide. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.
Get a jump on your PureSafety training
PureSafety required training for 2012 is now available online. Please click here to log on to PureSafety. Company name is “Chelan;” user name is your employee I.D. number (it’s listed in “Quick Finder” on PUDToday); password is “pud” followed by employee I.D. number. Please call Erin Roberts, ext. 4173, Tracey Lazzarino, ext. 4126, or Dave Parkhill, ext. 4132, if you have questions.
Make your plan for 2012
Non-bargaining unit employees can start writing goals for this year using the online template. Employees and managers have two months to set and discuss goals. On Feb. 29, the plan will be entered in ePerformance. Check with Jennifer Taylor in HR, ext. 4704, if you have questions.
Last week to enter Safety Poster Contest
It’s time to send in your entry for the January 2012 Safety Poster Slogan Contest. The employee with the winning slogan will receive an item of his/her choice valued at up to $45 from Go USA. The deadline for submitting a slogan is Friday, Jan. 27. Click here to submit your slogan.