Typical Tasks
Coordinate with engineers, planners, field personnel, or other utility workers to provide information such as clearances, switching orders, or distribution process changes.
Prepare switching orders that will isolate work areas without causing power outages, referring to drawings of power systems.
Control, monitor, or operate equipment that regulates or distributes electricity or steam, using data obtained from instruments or computers.
Record and compile operational data, such as chart or meter readings, power demands, or usage and operating times, using transmission system maps.
Respond to emergencies, such as transformer or transmission line failures, and route current around affected areas.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Enterprising
Business based Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Stress Tolerance
Self-Control
Integrity
Persistence
What key skills are needed for this job?
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Complex Problem Solving
Expected Knowledge
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Common Activities
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.