Jake Saletsky interned at National Grid over the summer, working on various projects in their T&D Work Methods department. He created standardized tool kits for field trucks, narrowed down the large inventory of meters and testers stocked, corrected issues with supplier part numbers, and began developing a new tool database. Through meetings, research, and field trips, Jake gained experience in time management, communication, and taking responsibility for challenging independent work. He felt the internship provided real contributions rather than just administrative tasks.

1. Summer Internship in T&D Work Methods
By: Jake Saletsky, University of Pittsburgh, Class of 2019

2. Background with National Grid
 Participated in the Engineering Pipeline Program my in the summer of
junior and senior year (high school)
 T&D Work Methods
 Manager: Don Stamer
 Lead Coordinator: Mike Abbott

3. Assignments & Projects: Truck Tools
 Truck Tool List
 Currently, there is no standard list of tools that should be stocked on a
field truck.
 Creation of standard “kits” that can be ordered to provide all of the
required tools for a new truck.
 The kits will be tailored to the type of truck. (i.e. overhead bucket truck,
digger derrick, underground, substation, etc.)

4. Vehicle
Manhole Rescue Device
Tether Ropes
Rescue
Pump/ 25’ Hose
Winch/Cable/ Shackle
Fire Extinguisher
14’ FG Ladder
12’ FG Ladder
Rope
Chocks
First Aid Kit
Burn Kit & Blanket
Andac Pac - Containment
Bloodborn Pathogen Kit
Water Jug
Cones (8)
Signs/ Flags
Nylon Slings
Strap Jacks
Come-alongs
Opening Bars (2)
Tent
Tool SAP# Comments
Manhole Rescue
Device ? (*manhole*device*)
Tether Ropes ? What is this?
Rescue ? What is this?
Pump/ 25’ Hose Hose: 9345948 Pump: ?
Winch/Cable/ Shackle ? What kind of each?
Fire Extinguisher ? (*extinguisher*) CO2, Ammonium, etc…?
14’ FG Ladder 9321482
12’ FG Ladder 9322996
Rope ? Now, what kind of rope?
Chocks 9321953 (most weight) What weight?
First Aid Kit 931949224 part
Burn Kit & Blanket 9306709
Andac Pac -
Containment ?
Blood born Pathogen
Kit ? (*pathogen* | *blood*)
Water Jug 9320465
Cones (8) 9353179
Signs/ Flags 9318588
Nylon Slings 9314504
Strap Jacks ?
Come-alongs ?
Opening Bars (2) ? (*open*bar*)
Tent 9385264
Assignments & Projects: Truck Tools

5. Assignments & Projects: Truck Tools

6. Assignments & Projects: Meters
 Meter Issues
There are currently 62 different meters and voltage testers being
carried in storerooms.
Most of these meters and testers have almost identical functions,
therefore the list must be narrowed down and “dead inventory”
identified.

7. Assignments & Projects: Meters
Tool Catalog # Category Noun Modifier
Description
Approved
000521 Meter TESTER NO MODIFIER
UTEC Model 453 Electric Meter Test Kit includes: 453 test kit;
712 Comparator; 440-18 hand switch for 712 comparator; 440-
41 Suction cup pickup; 711-08 Optical port pickup adapter;
450-FA Test cable for use with adapters; 423 hand switch for
standard; 254 socket adapter for forms 1,2,3,3A,4,12; 257
socket adapter for forms 14, 15, 16, 17; 258 test clip adapter
for testing at test block forms 5,6,8,9,10,13; Radian RM-10-01
Watthour Standard
Approved -
Recommended
000547 Meter METER NO MODIFIER
Ekstrom EK Disconnect Adapter Kit includes: one EK
Disconnect; one (1) 30-1053 Carrying Case; five (5) LP-7J
Adapters for form 16S meter sockets; one (1) LP-5J Adapter
for form 12S meter sockets; two (2) LP-4J Adapters for form 1S
or 2S meter sockets. Approximate cost $853. Note: All items in
this kit may be purchased separately.
Approved -
Recommended
IAM04 General TESTER TRANSFORMER
Transformer Tester - Tilt II H.D. Electric
Approved -
Recommended
 SAP #
 Manufacturer
 Stock
 Location
 Approved?

8.  With a combination of meetings, and trips up to the Syracuse stockroom, there is an
opportunity to narrow down the number of meters and testers stocked.
 A total of 24 meters/testers were found to be “dead inventory”
Assignments & Projects: Meters
SAP Number
Tester or
Meter? Description
Usage within the past year
(Syracuse)
9331369 TESTER TESTER, HV 90-550V N/A
9331370 TESTER TESTER, LOW VOLT 5-50V N/A
9353547 TESTER TESTER, VOLT 600V MAX N/A
9306268 TESTER TESTER, CONTINUITY PKT STYLE N/A
9311110 TESTER TESTER, HV 60-500V N/A
9311109 TESTER TESTER, LOW VOLT 5-50V N/A
9346392 METER AMMETER, ELEC PPT N/A
9346390 METER AMMETER, ELEC PPT N/A
9345915 METER METER, DC 0-80 KV SC 0-80KV N/A
9367569 METER METER, DCGTL LCD KIT N/A
9346398 METER METER, DC SC 0-80 KV N/A
9313674 METER METER, AD 5A 1PH 2WIRE N/A
9306928 METER METER, ELEC DGTL READOUT HORIZ PNL N/A
9302956 METER METER, ELEC SVCE DEMAND 4 N/A
9305016 METER
METER, ELEC SVCE 120VAC 3PH 60HZ W/
CASE N/A
9305538 METER
METER, ELEC AC A ANLG RDOUT PNL MT
24V N/A
9305009 METER METER, ELEC DGTL RDOUT PNL MT 24V N/A
9305010 METER METER, ELEC DGTL RDOUT PNL MT 24V N/A
9301848 METER METER, ELEC ANLG RDOUT PNL MT N/A
9305012 METER METER, ELEC DGTL RDOUT HORIZ PNL MT N/A
9358095 METER MULTIMETER, DGTL FUSED N/A
9350897 METER MULTIMETER LV 10MEG OHM N/A
9371907 METER METER, VOLT N/A
9346391 METER VOLTMETER, PRECIPITATOR ELEC N/A
SAP Number
Tester or
Meter? Description Stock
Usage
within
past year
9321438 TESTER
TESTER,
VOLTAGE,
AC, 120-600V
66 206
9302888 TESTER
TESTER,
VOLT AC DC
50-600V SOL
TYPE 31 0
9308359 METER
METER,
MULTI DGTL
HD HELD
6000 CT
70 111
9315295 METER
METER,
MULTI DGTL
HD HELD
4000 CT 13 1

9.  MRO’s
 Received notification from Anixter that many supplied items have
incorrect part numbers, manufacturers, and descriptions.
 2,000+ items total
 Sent in six waves, I worked on the first three.
 Process
 ARIBA, Online Catalogs, SAP
 Attended a meeting with Anixter representatives
 Company calls
Assignments & Projects: MRO’s

10. Primary
2016
Secondar
y 2016
Corre
ct
Prima
ry
Correct
Secondar
y
Item ID Short Desc Long Desc
NEW
Short
Desc -- IF
NEEDED
NEW Long
Desc -- IF
NEEDED Mfg MPN Mfg MPN Mfg MPN Mfg
Open
Issues
National
Grid
(Write
comments
, if needed
here)
For Julie-
submitted
communit
changes? (If
MfG and
MPN are
good, write
the date you
reviewed it
here)
Other
Comment
s
Source
Site (If
needed)
931460
4
BOOTS,
OVERSOLE
STABILICER
LGE 10-1/2-
12
BOOTS, OVERSOLE,
RUBBER, STUDDED,
BLACK, LARGE, 10 1/2-
12, 34 CASE HARDENED
STEEL CLEATS,
FLEXIBLE SO LE,
VELCRO STRAPS. N/A N/A
32
NORTH
STABILICER-
LARGE none none
32
NORT
H /
STABI
L
STABILIC
ER
MAXX-
LARGE
mpn
MAXX-
1N/AN/A-
N/A3 N/A
Correct
MPN is
MAXX-
100-03,
short
should
say 11-
12.5 7/6/2016
931462
0
BOOTS,
OVERSOLE
STABILICER
XXL 12-1/2-14
BOOTS, OVERSOLE,
RUBBER, STUDDED,
BLACK, XX-LARGE, 15-
16, 34 CASE HARDENED
STEEL CLEATS,
FLEXIBLE SOL E,
VELCRO STRAPS N/A N/A
32
NORTH
STABILICER-
XXLARGE none none
32
NORT
H /
STABI
L
STABILIC
ER-MAXX
XXLARGE
MPN:
MAX-
1N/AN/A-
N/A5 N/A
Correct
MPN is
MAXX-
100-05,
short
should
say size
15-16. 7/6/2016
 Wave 1: ~80 items Wave 2: 607 items Wave 3: ~200 items
Assignments & Projects

11. Assignments & Projects: Tool Database
 Main Project: Tool Database
 Problems with existing database:
o Does not include SAP numbers
o Many tools have no manufacturer/description
o Lack of repair information
• Warranties
• Authorized repair companies
• Ability to prepare an unofficial report for the entire repair process.
• Comparisons between repair companies

12.  Considered database programs Tool-Watch, FileMaker, and Access,
decided on Access due to price and familiarity with Excel.
Assignments & Projects: Tool Database

13. Meetings/Trips
 Meetings:
 Tool Repair Committee, Anixter, Syracuse stockroom, Safety meetings, Various
Audits.
 Tours:
 King’s Falls & Lowville Hydro stations, Fenner Wind Farm, Lapp Insulator & P-
Core factory, Ultra Dairy Substation.

14. Lessons Learned
 Time management
 Meeting due dates, create schedules based on importance of tasks.
 Quality over quantity
 Always better to be correct and slow, rather than incorrect and fast.
 Communication
 Allows all workers to be on the same page regarding large group
assignments.
 Note taking
 Always bring a notepad, you never know when you’ll need it.

15. Comments on Internship Program
 No “getting coffee and making copies”
 I felt that I actually contributed to the progress of the company, rather than
being little more than a secretary.
 Challenges
 I had to learn a lot of information and material in a short amount of time on my
own, including auditing basics, SAP, and Access, but I enjoyed the challenge.
 Suggested Improvement
 ‘More Intern trips out into the field
 Overall Experience
 Overall, I enjoyed my summer here at National Grid, and I plan to work here
next summer as well.

16. Questions?