Connecting, Studying, and Main: Insights from Practically a Decade of OMS Conferences

Visitor publish by Meghan Semiao, OMS 2024 Program Co-Chair
Director of Asset Administration and O&M
Copia Energy

I attended my first ACP Operations, Upkeep, and Security Convention (OMS) in 2016.  

From the second I arrived, I used to be utterly blown away by the data of the panelists, the breadth and depth of the displays, and the standard of the networking on the exhibit corridor ground.  

I walked away with new contacts and a brand new perspective on methods to resolve points I had been making an attempt to work via, returning to work the next Monday able to roll up my sleeves to assist transfer the business ahead.  

After that convention, I joined the ACP Operations, Upkeep, and Security committees and met extra inspiring new colleagues. Everybody was dedicated to how we might enhance our business and the longevity of the renewable belongings that we managed.  

By means of the convention and the committees, I constructed relationships throughout the business that I might name on to speak via challenges and acquired to know distributors that might get me components and gear I wanted on the drop of a hat.  

I nonetheless get butterflies yearly as the joy builds getting nearer to the ACP Operations, Upkeep, and Security Convention. This yr’s convention will function the most recent matters and traits throughout all applied sciences together with photo voltaic, wind, hydrogen, and vitality storage. The main specialists within the business are gathering their ideas on methods to maximize manufacturing, defend our individuals, and prolong asset helpful life safely and successfully.  

This yr, I’m wanting ahead to discussing Inflation Discount Act (IRA) impacts on operations, ACP requirements and {qualifications} for technicians, evolving security requirements, and upkeep greatest practices. As well as, I’m significantly desirous to study new psychological well being practices that we are able to implement at websites to assist assist our technicians within the subject.  

Moreover, I’m honored to be becoming a member of OMS this yr as a co-chair. This has been an aspiration of mine since becoming a member of the business, and I’m grateful to have been given this chance.  

I can’t wait to see you there!