Utilities have more infrastructure to inspect and maintain, but adding more people is not a realistic solution. Experienced field teams are already covering a lot of ground, and much of their time can be spent traveling to an asset just to inspect it, document what they see and determine what needs to happen next.
So where do you actually need a person on site, and where can the work be done differently? In this Energy Central panel, utility and technology leaders will talk about how inspection and field operations are changing, where remote operations can play a role, and how technology can give skilled teams more reach. This isn't about replacing people. It's about keeping experienced teams focused on the work where their time and expertise matter most.
Which inspections require someone physically on site and which can be completed remotely
Where utilities can expand inspection capacity without adding field resources at the same rate
How remote operations can fit into existing inspection and maintenance workflows