Utility Company Security?? Who Manages?
August 18, 2008 9:05 AM Subscribe
Who runs physical plant security at utility companies?? Think: cell towers, eletrical utilities, water utlities, etc... any company that has remote locations...
My company has a product that we'd use to provide secure access to these locations; it is a lock, but one that can provide access only at certain times to people who have been given the right code. We're looking at companies who have these remote areas and need to provide access to vendors, contractors, etc. but would prefer not to give out keys or 'static' codes for locks (and would also prefer not to have to go with the contractor to the site...)
My company has a product that we'd use to provide secure access to these locations; it is a lock, but one that can provide access only at certain times to people who have been given the right code. We're looking at companies who have these remote areas and need to provide access to vendors, contractors, etc. but would prefer not to give out keys or 'static' codes for locks (and would also prefer not to have to go with the contractor to the site...)
A lot of companies utilize the Knox Box, a secure rapid entry system that building or property owners purchase (it’s actually a law in many municipalities that protected properties have one installed). The local fire department (and sometimes the police department) has the master key which unlocks the gate or door and allows them access without destroying any property. Any time the Knox Box is accessed, the time and date are automatically recorded at the dispatch office.
posted by Oriole Adams at 9:46 AM on August 18, 2008
posted by Oriole Adams at 9:46 AM on August 18, 2008
Technically, the answer to your question will be: lots of people. Utilities carriers contract. And then those people might subcontract. AT&T uses Gale Co. EMCOR showed up with a few more googles for "WhateverCo facilites managment."
Apart from marketing directly to facility maintenance contractors or security subcontractors, you could also try running ads in engineering trade magazines and newsletters, or by contacting industry groups for marketing opportunities (BOMA, IFMA, etc.).
posted by cowbellemoo at 10:28 AM on August 18, 2008
Apart from marketing directly to facility maintenance contractors or security subcontractors, you could also try running ads in engineering trade magazines and newsletters, or by contacting industry groups for marketing opportunities (BOMA, IFMA, etc.).
posted by cowbellemoo at 10:28 AM on August 18, 2008
um, people like me?
My industry is peppered with remote sites that contractors need occasional access to. Advertise in North American Windpower. Exhibit at CanWEA and AWEA.
Need any cold weather tests? We amaze European suppliers by requiring the arctic and tropical environmental package in the same machine.
posted by scruss at 11:17 AM on August 18, 2008
My industry is peppered with remote sites that contractors need occasional access to. Advertise in North American Windpower. Exhibit at CanWEA and AWEA.
Need any cold weather tests? We amaze European suppliers by requiring the arctic and tropical environmental package in the same machine.
posted by scruss at 11:17 AM on August 18, 2008
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posted by elendil71 at 9:29 AM on August 18, 2008 [1 favorite]