For 30 years, Jim Phillips has been helping tens of thousands of people around the world understand electrical power system design, analysis and safety. Having taught over 2000 seminars during his career to people from all seven continents (Yes Antarctica is included!), he has developed a reputation for being one of the best trainers and public speakers in the electric power industry.
In 1987, Jim began his training company which is now known as Brainfiller.com. He has developed over 25 different training programs ranging from protective relaying to various power system analysis topics, grounding, arc flash studies, NEC®, NFPA 70E® and more.. He has written numerous articles about electrical power systems and has a regular column about arc flash and electrical safety for Electrical Contractor Magazine. He has also written several articles that have been published in Europe and created the internationally known website: ArcFlashForum.com.
Jim is a member of the IEEE P1584 IEEE Guide for Performing Arc-Flash Hazard Calculations, Vice-Chairman of IEEE 1584.1, Guide for the Specification of Scope and Deliverable Requirements for an Arc-Flash Hazard Calculation Study in Accordance with IEEE 1584, a member of ASTM F18 Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers, is a representative of the United States for the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) TC 78 Live Working, and IEC 61482-1-2 “Box Test Method” as well as many other national and international committees and organizations.
Jim earned a BSEE Degree in Electrical Engineering from the Ohio State. His career began with Square D Company’s Power System Analysis Group where he was responsible for power system studies, software development and training at their engineering training programs - where his love of teaching all began.
Later, Jim was with Ohio Edison Company where he performed transmission planning studies and then headed up the short circuit studies group. He was also an adjunct faculty member for Stark State College where he taught classes on electrical power systems.
Jim is a Registered Professional Engineer and his experience that includes everything from planning transmission systems, to design and analysis of industrial, commercial and utility power systems, cogeneration plant design, expert witness and forensic analysis.
Jim continues to travel the globe typically flying over 150,000 miles a year to work with various U.S. and international standards organizations and speak at many conferences and training events.
He and his wife of over 30 years live in Scottsdale, Arizona and have two children and one grandson.