Learn how to accelerate operator upskilling using ETAP's model-driven Operator Training Simulator

When it comes to keeping operations running, the importance of a quality training program to maintain employee skillsets cannot be understated. This webinar explores the unique capabilities of ETAP’s Operator Training Simulator (eOTS) software, which is used across many industries to provide hands-on experience in SCADA HMIs, including full electrical field response to operator actions. 

Key Learning Objectives:

• Understand the advantages of training within a fully replicated simulation environment modeled after the actual real-time operational data
• Recognize the importance of system response training to learn the cascading consequences of an action on the system
• Learn about the unique features of eOTS, including support for system dynamics response, relay protection capabilities, motor startup, SCADA system interoperability, and native integration with the ETAP design process

To understand and anticipate dynamics, eOTS provides Trainees with the ability to learn how to manage generator dynamics, motor starting, and transformer inrush scenarios. Switch plan execution, fault management & relay protection behaviors, motor startup, controller behaviors, and black start are just a few examples of the relay protection capabilities that can be experienced with fault scenarios in eOTS. The Trainer has visibility into all of the actions performed by the Trainee, including performing a walkthrough of the electrical system with the Trainee to see exactly what actions were performed and why these actions may be incorrect. The playback environment can also run simulations to show how the system would have behaved if other actions had been performed.  

By providing a realistic and safe environment for training, eOTS provides a highly effective training program that leads to a clear reduction in risk. Operators experiment and learn without the concern of causing real-world damage. Working with an interactive practice environment helps operators experience the consequences of incorrect actions, so that they can rapidly learn how to avoid mistakes when they transition to managing the actual electrical system. 

Need a different time? The webinar is offered at three times during the same week. Other times for this webinar:

• Wednesday 11:00 AM MYT-SGT / 1:00 PM AEST / 3:00 PM NZST

• Thursday 10:00 AM BST / 11:00 AM CEST

Start time for this session:  

Wednesday 9:00 AM PDT / 12:00 PM EDT  

(9:00 AM - 10:00 AM UTC)

• Plant Managers & Operations Managers interested in how eOTS is used to reduce risks associated with operator missteps and streamline training and qualification of new and experienced operators
• Training & Development Personnel responsible for developing and delivering training programs for power system operators
• Power System Operators and Dispatchers to learn new approaches to improve operator competency on their teams and for onboarding new employees to respond to various contingencies (equipment failures, abnormal conditions, emergencies, etc.), perform switching actions safely and correctly, understand system behavior and predict responses to actions
• Consulting Engineers assisting with the development or implementation of training simulation services in power system analysis, design, and operations
• Electrical Engineers interested in how eOTS is used to evaluate employee competency using ETAP design data with new control strategies, alarm management, and new equipment or system upgrades before deployment
• Protection Engineers interested in how eOTS helps trainees understand how to validate advanced protection functions and evaluate the performance of conventional protection functions in dynamic scenarios
• System Study Engineers interested in how eOTS helps trainees gain experience with various stages of an operations lifecycle and conduct predictive simulations to verify proper switching actions
• Power Systems Students and Academics and others interested in real-world applications of power system simulation and operator training

This webinar is free. Registration is required.

Aug 27, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
UTC

ETAP - Corporate Headquarters
17 Goodyear
Irvine, CA 92618
United States
+1 (949) 900 1000

webinar@etap.com