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Boca Raton, FL - September 7, 2017

 

As Irma bears down on Florida the  national TechShare Program is a opportunity for members to work together in critical times.

Please take a moment to read this member alert and respond directly to Will Ferrigno at Assurance Power if interested.

Thank you.
 
Charlie Habic

2017 EGSA President

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Fellow Generator Companies,  
                                                                                              
I fear we are on the eve of a catastrophic event in Florida unlike anything since the infamous Hurricane Andrew 25 years ago.  We have been preparing for an event like this for years, but in this business, I don't know that it's possible to be truly prepared.  What's worse will undoubtedly be the aftermath.  Some of you have experienced major disasters and know the trials and tribulations that come with the territory.  Others have not. 

Fearing such an event was imminent, I have been working on developing and National Emergency TechShare Program to assist those of us in need.  The generator industry is unlike any other trade. It requires specialty training and experience that is not easily or commonly learned in the field.  One of the biggest challenges in this industry is finding and retaining experienced technicians.  Most generator companies struggle to meet current service demand and are certainly not poised to handle the significant demand associated with emergency events.   The National Generator TechShare Program strengthens our industry by supporting each other during times of urgency and increased demand.

If you think that you may be able to offer up your technicians to assist us should we need, please email me at cam@assurancepower.com with subject line "TechShare". 


A National Network of Technicians to Support Preparation and Recovery Efforts Throughout the U.S.

The generator industry is unlike any other trade. It requires specialty training and experience that is not easily or commonly learned in the field.  One of the biggest challenges in this industry is finding and retaining experienced technicians.  Most generator companies struggle to meet current service demand and are certainly not poised to handle the significant demand associated with emergency events. The National Generator TechShare Program strengthens our industry by supporting each other during times of urgency and increased demand.

Program Details:

  • All participating dealer companies must agree to non-compete, non-disclosure, non-recruiting policies
- Technicians would be required to agree to a cooling off period for hiring from other participating company
  • Hiring company to pay fee to participating company to help staffing
     
  • Participating companies submit technician profiles of their willing technicians
- Profiles will include experience, qualifications, certifications, and availability
- Technicians will have a unique ID number assigned
  • Each assignment is a minimum of 1 week
     
  • Activation Process
- Email request sent to all Member Companies
- Member companies to confirm technician availability and coordinate directly with company in need
  • Payment
- Wages to be paid directly to participating technician
- Additional $5/hour for travel duty
- Airfare, hotel, and per diem to be paid by receiving company
- Fee (TBD) paid to contributing company
  • Technicians expected to bring basic hand tools based on their level of training

Recommended practices:
  • Encourage your technicians to join an elite group of technicians selected to support the industry
  • Display the to be developed logo on your website and customer facing material to showcase the program and differentiate your company
  • Identify truck or van rentals in your area for rapid deployment

Conditions of Program Eligibility:
  • Must be willing to contribute what you benefit by matching the number of hours if requested
  • Repeat refusals are grounds for termination from the program