Peco, which is engaged retail sale, transmission and distribution of electricity and natural gas, has appointed Ron Bradley as vice president of support services and Eric Helt as vice president of electric operations/construction and maintenance.

Mr Bradley is responsible for safety, environmental methods and training, performance assessment, fleet services, real estate and facilities, IT and supply.

He served most recently as chief security officer at the PJM Interconnection in Valley Forge. He previously worked as director of transmission system operations for Peco and its Chicago-based sister company, ComEd, and earlier as director of environmental, safety and industrial hygiene.

Mr Helt will oversee electric distribution operations with oversight for work management, new business and the execution of preventive and corrective maintenance programs. His organization will maintain its focus on employee safety, engagement and productivity efforts and improving reliability and customer satisfaction.