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electrical-power-distributor Occupational skill for the role 'electrical power distributor' (also: electrical power systems power dispatcher, distribution control operator, power line worker). Use when the user asks for typical electrical power distributor work such as: Adhere to safety practices and procedures, such as checking equipment regularly and erecting barriers around work areas.; Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.; Climb poles or use truck-mounted buckets to access equipment.

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.

Core workflow

  1. Adhere to safety practices and procedures, such as checking equipment regularly and erecting barriers around work areas.
  2. Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.
  3. Climb poles or use truck-mounted buckets to access equipment.
  4. Place insulating or fireproofing materials over conductors and joints.
  5. Install, maintain, and repair electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, and related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.
  6. Identify defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays, or wiring, using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
  7. Drive vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites.
  8. Coordinate work assignment preparation and completion with other workers.

How to use this skill

Key competences (essential)

  • 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

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Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/74332fd0-4a50-464e-9116-98fa9b8127ac), ONET 30.3 (49-9051.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*