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name: electricity-distribution-technician
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'electricity distribution technician' (also: lineswoman, electricity power line worker, powerline worker, linesman, linewoman, lineworker). Use when the user asks for typical electricity distribution technician work such as: Inspect and test equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or ammeters.; Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and to determine optimum equipment functioning.; Notify facility personnel of equipment shutdowns."
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# Electricity Distribution Technician

Electricity distribution technicians construct and maintain electric power transmission and distribution systems. They maintain and repair powerlines, compliant with safety regulations.

## Core workflow

1. Inspect and test equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or ammeters.
2. Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and to determine optimum equipment functioning.
3. Notify facility personnel of equipment shutdowns.
4. Open and close switches to isolate defective relays, performing adjustments or repairs.
5. Prepare and maintain records detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance.
6. Analyze test data to diagnose malfunctions, to determine performance characteristics of systems, or to evaluate effects of system modifications.
7. Repair, replace, and clean equipment and components such as circuit breakers, brushes, and commutators.
8. Run signal quality and connectivity tests for individual cables, and record results.

## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- electric current
- electrical discharge
- electrical power safety regulations
- electricity
- inspect overhead power lines
- inspect underground power cables
- install power lines
- repair overhead power lines
- repair underground power cables
- transmission towers
- wear appropriate protective gear
- work ergonomically

## Hot technologies

- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/c89afd9a-7dad-4bae-9315-5fcadd9ad8b6), O*NET 30.3 (49-2095.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*