Customer
PEC
Location
Texas
Highlights
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Overhead Distribution Redesigned to Follow Roadway Alignment
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Improved Maintenance Access in Challenging Terrain
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Project Delivered with Field Safety and Precision
Redesigning Overhead Distribution to Improve Access and Maintenance Efficiency
The Challenge
Root Cause Analysis
- Poor Accessibility: Original pole locations crossed elevated, uneven terrain.
- Field Hazards: Cliffs and dense vegetation increased difficulty and risk for crew navigation.
- Inefficient Routing: The legacy alignment did not follow established access paths, such as roadways.
The Solution
Complete Line Redesign
The staking technician collected the necessary data to execute a full redesign of the overhead distribution line, realigning and staking the route to parallel the existing roadway. This new alignment drastically improved accessibility, reduced vegetation interference, and supported quicker, safer maintenance responses.On-the-Ground Navigation
Navigating the new route required careful coordination, as terrain and brush made reaching stake points physically challenging. Field navigation tools and safety practices were used to ensure accurate placement and protect the technician from environmental hazards.Experienced Field Oversight
With years of hands-on distribution experience, the technician brought both equipment knowledge and site safety practices to the redesign. This field-based decision-making was critical to executing the re-route efficiently.Key Benefits
- Enhanced Maintenance Access: Realignment along the roadway simplifies future line servicing.
- Improved Safety: Crews no longer need to traverse cliffs or thick vegetation to access pole locations.
- Time Efficiency: The redesign accelerates both routine maintenance and emergency response.
- Quality Delivery: All stake locations were accurately completed in complex terrain with minimal rework.