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BY ZAC PERKINS, Assistant General Manager
NEW FACILITY TEAM PLAYER: Robbie Paden BY JULIANN GRAHAM, TCEC
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With the move-in date for the new facility just about one year away, TCEC is excited to be seeing construction progress. Our new “home” is located east of Hooker between Highway 64 and 54 near the Dollar General. Crews have been hard at work for the past three months, and anticipation is building as more progress is made.
Over the past month, the most evident change has been the addition of tilt walls, which are being poured into place. These concrete walls are quickly solidifying the building’s exterior and the vision of the new faclility is finally developing.
This move will be monumental in many ways, but primarily in that it will allow employees to have one central location. Currently TCEC’s personnel and equipment are scattred throughout the area in six separate buildings. Not only will the locaiton be extremely convenient, but the efficiency and cost savings that will come from this new facility will also make day-to-day operations much smoother.
Many other factors were also considered when deciding to construct this new facility. There was a strong interest in benefits associated with the financial strength of the cooperative, the need to accommodate past and future growth, securing valuable materials and equipment, and work space that accommodates both our employees and crews that come to assist during storm recovery.
Rates, equity and patronage capital retirements will not be influenced by the new facility although other factors outside the control of the cooperative may impact rates.
To keep up with the progress, you can see up-to-the-minute images of the construction project via the live image feed from a webcam at the site. Just go to
www.tcec.coop and click on the facility tab. n
ROBBIE PADEN WORKS DILIGENTLY TO MAINTAIN POWER LINES FOR TCEC MEMBERS.
ver the past seven years, Robbie Paden has been part of the TCEC team as a journeyman lineman, building relationships with co-workers and TCEC members, becoming a critical part of the company.
Paden’s time at TCEC began back in 2007, but he was no stranger to the industry. In 2000, Paden began his work in electricity as an apprentice at J&J Power Line Contractors, where he gained a lot of his experience and skills. “I am very thankful for this experience,” Paden said.
When he joined TCEC, he brought both experience and knowledge to this technical position. From that point forward, his passion and dedication to the work continues to invest time and energy into each project that he encounters.
Because journeyman linemen are responsible for the installation and maintenance of power lines, it is essential they have a thorough understanding of the systems and their components, as well as the proper safety components of each line. Paden uses his electrical knowledge on a daily basis, working to both install and maintain the power lines with his co-workers, ensuring reliability the TCEC members have come to expect.
Paden also finds joy in working with others at TCEC. “I’ve always loved working with the guys,” Paden said, regarding his work with other journeymen linemen. “Tey are a great group to work with.”
Outside of this work for TCEC, Paden enjoys golfing, hunting and devoting time to his family. Together he and his wife, Andrea, have three children – 12-year-old Kinsey, 10-year-old Blane and five-year-old Cy. Te family enjoys fishing and camping, as well as playing with their two Chinese Shar-Pei dogs, Otis and Tillie. n
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