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Jim Phillips, P.E. Awarded the Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology – MIET
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October 10, 2016, Scottsdale, AZ: On February 15, 2016 – Stevenage (London), England – Jim Phillips, founder of Brainfiller.com and ArcFlashForum.com was awarded the recognition of Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology – MIET.
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is working to engineer a better world. It’s heritage dates back to 1871, and today the mission is to inspire, inform and influence the global engineering community, supporting technology innovation to meet the needs of society.
The IET provides expert advice to the UK’s Parliament, Government and other agencies. Each year it makes around 30 submissions to the UK Government and the EU on engineering related policy issues.
The IET produces fact files and briefings available to the public.
The IET is regularly in the mainstream and specialist media explaining the impacts of engineering and technology on society.
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has over 167,000 members worldwide in 150 countries.
The Institution of Engineering and Technology is registered as a Charity in England and Wales (No. 211014) and Scotland (No. SC038698).
About Brainfiller Inc.: Founded in 1987 by Jim Phillips, P.E. in Scottsdale, AZ; Brainfiller.com began as T2G Technical Training Group, an alternative to University sponsored short courses. Over the last 30-years, Brainfiller.com has grown to be one of the most reputable Electric Power and Arc Flash Training companies worldwide. Brainfiller.com has a library of online resources of Jim Phillips books, DVD’s, training programs, global training schedule and e-learning courses.
For additional information, please contact [email protected] or 800-874-8883.
Jim Phillips, P.E. Joins Electrical Safety UK as Associate Director
LATEST NEWS October 3, 2016, Scottsdale, AZ: On August 4, 2016 Jim Phillips P.E. joined Electrical Safety UK as an Associate Director. He brings his 35 years of experience to ESUK which includes helping tens of thousands of people around the world understand electrical power system design, analysis and safety. Having taught over 2000 training seminars during his career to people from all seven continents, he has developed a reputation for being one of the best trainers and public speakers in the electric power industry. The highlights include:
International Chairman of IEC TC78 – Live Working
Secretary of IEEE 1584 IEEE Guide for Performing Arc Flash Hazard Calculations
Head of U.S. Delegation to European Based IEC TC78 Committee – Live Working
Liaison Officer between IEEE 1584 and European based IEC arc flash committees
Author of the book: Complete Guide to Arc Flash Hazard Calculation Studies
Is a Contributing Editor for Multi Award Winning – Electrical Contractor Magazine
Located in Rotherham, (Sheffield), England, Electrical Safety UK is a specialist company concerned with the safety of workers who carry out electrical work. We advise industrial & commercial organisations and utility service providers on matters of electrical safety, write procedures and rules, and train their staff and contractors.
About Brainfiller Inc.: Founded in 1987 by Jim Phillips, P.E. in Scottsdale, AZ; Brainfiller.com began as T2G Technical Training Group, an alternative to University sponsored short courses. Over the last 30-years, Brainfiller.com has grown to be one of the most reputable Electric Power and Arc Flash Training companies worldwide. Brainfiller.com has a library of online resources of Jim Phillips books, DVD’s, training programs, global training schedule and e-learning courses.
For additional information, please contact [email protected] or 800-874-8883.
International Electrotechnical Commission Committee 78 Approves New Chairman
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September 26, 2016, Scottsdale, AZ: Jim Phillips, P.E., founder of Brainfiller.com and ArcFlashForum.com was recently nominated and approved as the International Chairman of the International Electrotechnical Commission’s (IEC) Technical Committee 78 for Live Working. Mr. Phillips is only the 4th person to hold this position in the committee’s 41-year history. His position is the overall management of this Technical Committee which is responsible for developing and maintaining more than 30 different International Standards for tools, protective equipment, devices and arc flash protection for utilization in live working for the electrical power industry. TC 78 is comprised of 42 participating and observing countries from around the world.
Based in Geneva, Switzerland, the IEC, founded in 1906, is the world’s leading organization that prepares and publishes International Standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies. It is The IEC’s mission to promote international co-operation on all questions of standardization and related matters in these technologies. http://www.iec.ch/
About Brainfiller Inc.: Founded in 1987 by Jim Phillips, P.E. in Scottsdale, AZ; Brainfiller.com began as T2G Technical Training Group, an alternative to University sponsored short courses. Over the last 30-years, Brainfiller.com has grown to be one of the most reputable Electric Power and Arc Flash Training companies worldwide. Brainfiller.com has a library of online resources of Jim Phillips books, DVD’s, training programs, global training schedule and e-learning courses.
For additional information, please contact [email protected] or 800-874-8883.
September 12, 2016, Scottsdale, AZ: Jim Phillips, P.E., founder of Brainfiller.com and ArcFlashForum.com, will be a speaker at the 2016 IEEE/ESMO conference held in Columbus, OH on Monday, September 12, 2016. The conference is the premier event for electric utility professionals, contracting, construction and consulting companies who are interested in the hands on solutions for the engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of the world’s power delivery systems. During this four day event, people from more than 40 countries will be represented and will gain the knowledge and expertise required to effectively build, operate and maintain the world’s power-delivery systems.
Mr. Phillips presentation is based on the Technical Paper titled: IEC TC78 “Live working”, a historical overview, new structure, programme of work, and market relevance. It will provide an update of IEC TC78 activities, as he undertakes the new role as the IEC TC78’s 4th International Chairman.
About Brainfiller Inc.: Founded in 1987 by Jim Phillips, P.E. in Scottsdale, AZ; Brainfiller.com began as T2G Technical Training Group, an alternative to University sponsored short courses. Over the last 30-years, Brainfiller.com has grown to be one of the most reputable Electric Power and Arc Flash Training companies worldwide. Brainfiller.com has a library of online resources of Jim Phillips books, DVD’s, training programs, global training schedule and e-learning courses.
For additional information, please contact [email protected] or 800-874-8883.
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Brainfiller, Inc. is a proud sponsor of John Laughlin’s Electric Vehicle during the Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational (OUSCI) recently held in Las Vegas, Nevada. John has been racing competitively for over ten years with different cars in various categories and has earned the reputation of finishing at or near the top.
