electrical power distributor
Electrical power distributors operate and maintain equipment which deliver the energy from the transmission system to the consumer. They supervise power line maintenance and repairs, and ensure the distribution needs are met. They also react to faults in the distribution system which cause problems such as outages.
Also called: power line worker, distribution control operator, electrical power systems power dispatcher
- 14
- essential skills
- 13
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 3131
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
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- power distribution engineer8 skills in common
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- electricity distribution technician7 skills in common
- overhead line worker7 skills in common
- electric power generation engineer6 skills in common
- power lines supervisor6 skills in common
- power production plant operator6 skills in common
Essential skills
14- adapt energy distribution schedules
- develop electricity distribution schedule
- electric current
- electrical power safety regulations
- electricity
- ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
- ensure equipment maintenance
- ensure safety in electrical power operations
- inspect overhead power lines
- inspect underground power cables
- respond to electrical power contingencies
- supervise electricity distribution operations
- transmission towers
- wear appropriate protective gear
Optional skills
13- advise on safety improvements
- analyse energy market trends
- assess areas for power line installation
- coordinate electricity generation
- develop strategies for electricity contingencies
- electrical discharge
- electricity consumption
- electricity market
- oversee power equipment operation
- read electricity meter
- repair overhead power lines
- repair underground power cables
- test procedures in electricity transmission
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