Description
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.
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Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
inspect overhead power linesensure equipment maintenancedevelop electricity distribution schedulerespond to electrical power contingencieswear appropriate protective gearensure compliance with electricity distribution scheduleinspect underground power cablesensure safety in electrical power operationssupervise electricity distribution operationsadapt energy distribution schedulesread electricity meteranalyse energy market trendsrepair overhead power linescoordinate electricity generationrepair underground power cablesassess areas for power line installationoversee power equipment operationadvise on safety improvementsdevelop strategies for electricity contingenciestest procedures in electricity transmission