Power Distributors and Dispatchers

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a diligent Power Distributor or Dispatcher to coordinate and regulate electricity distribution. The role includes responding to emergencies, repairing equipment, and collaborating with engineers. Successful candidates will exhibit skills in monitoring and critical thinking, and will use tools like GIS and SCADA software. This position ensures continuous support in managing operational efficiency in the energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies, such as transformer or transmission line failures.
• Repair, maintain, or clean equipment or machinery, using hand tools.
• Record and compile operational data, such as chart or meter readings.
• Coordinate with engineers, planners, and field personnel to provide information.
• Control, monitor, or operate equipment regulating or distributing electricity.
• Direct personnel engaged in operating distribution equipment.

Skills

Monitoring

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Speaking

Reading Comprehension

Operation Monitoring

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Geographic Information System (GIS) software

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software

Job description

Life As a Power Distributor or Dispatcher

Job Description & Duties: Coordinate, regulate, or distribute electricity or steam.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies, such as transformer or transmission line failures, and route current around affected areas.
• Repair, maintain, or clean equipment or machinery, using hand tools.
• Record and compile operational data, such as chart or meter readings, power demands, or usage and operating times, using transmission system maps.
• Coordinate with engineers, planners, field personnel, or other utility workers to provide information such as clearances, switching orders, or distribution process changes.
• Control, monitor, or operate equipment that regulates or distributes electricity or steam, using data obtained from instruments or computers.
• Direct personnel engaged in controlling or operating distribution equipment or machinery, such as instructing control room operators to start boilers or generators.

Power Distributor or Dispatcher Skills

• Monitoring
• Active Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Speaking
• Reading Comprehension
• Operation Monitoring

Types of Power Distributor or Dispatcher

• Lineman
• Electrical Energy Distribution Technician
• Board Operator
• Electrical Energy Storage/Distribution Technician
• Substation Operator Apprentice

Tools & Technologies Used by Power Distributors and Dispatchers

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Access
• Geographic information system GIS software
• Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software