Osmose University Webinars - Enhancing Storm Resiliency: Best Practices and Make Ready Strategies for a Stronger Grid

Our webinars are eligible for IEEE PDH credit. To qualify, you must attend the webinar live and complete the IEEE evaluation we will provide following the event.

As the frequency and severity of extreme weather events continue to increase, aging electric distribution infrastructure is facing growing vulnerability. By leveraging targeted assessments and applying engineering best practices, utilities can proactively reinforce existing assets, manage the impact of third-party attachments, and optimize grid performance. This session explores practical, data-driven strategies that utilities can implement to enhance storm resiliency, prioritize investments, and protect critical infrastructure in a cost-effective manner.

Learning Objectives:

Evaluate techniques for assessing and reinforcing existing wood poles as a viable, lower-cost alternative to full replacement.
Explore best practices for managing the impact of new fiber deployments on electric distribution systems to reduce added risk.
Apply principles of distribution system engineering to improve grid reliability and mitigate the effects of severe weather-related outages.

This session is ideal for utility engineers, planners, and operations leaders seeking to improve infrastructure resilience through informed decision-making and strategic field execution.

About the Presenters:

Austin Kelly - Senior Product Manager

Austin Kelly is a senior product manager on Osmose's Wood Infrastructure team, specializing in wood pole restoration. With a background in product management and engineering at Mitsubishi Electric, he is adept at research, engineering, and technical development. Austin collaborates closely with customers and industry professionals to bring innovative products and solutions to market while enhancing the existing Wood Infrastructure portfolio. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Florida.

Tyler Logan - Director, Utility Consultant

Tyler is the Director of Utility Consulting at Osmose by way of the McLean Engineering acquisition. Tyler’s primary responsibilities include pole attachment program management, permitting project management, contract development, rental rate calculation, and regulatory advising. Prior to coming to Mclean Engineering Tyler spent time working as a consultant for higher education non-profits. Tyler earned a bachelor’s in accounting from Georgia College & State University.