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Power Distributors and Dispatchers
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Manufacturing

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Ratings

Wage (5/5)
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Job Openings (1/5)
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Job Growth Rate (1/5)
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Experience Level (3/5)
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Common Job Titles

Auxiliary Operator
Board Operator
Collection and Distribution Systems Manager
Control Area Operator
Control Board Operator
Control Operator
Control Room Operator
Distribution A Class Lineman
Distribution Dispatcher
Distribution Lineman
Distribution Operations Supervisor
Distribution System Operator
Distribution Systems Serviceperson
Distribution Systems Superintendent
Electric System Operator
Electrical Energy Distribution Technician
Electrical Energy Storage/Distribution Technician
Feeder Switchboard Operator
Journeyman Lineman
Lineman
Load Dispatcher
Motor Room Controller
Operator
Power and Recovery Shift Engineer
Power and Recovery Superintendent
Power and Recovery Supervisor
Power System Dispatcher
Power System Operator
Production Team Member
Real Time Operator
Senior System Operator
Station Operator
Steam and Power Superintendent
Steam and Power Supervisor
Steam Plant Control Room Operator
Substation Operator
Substation Operator Apprentice
Switchboard and Control Room Operator
Switchboard Operator
Switchboard Operator Assistant
System Operator
Transmission System Operator
Voltage Inspector
Power Distributor / Plant Operator

Occupation Code

518012 - Power Distributors and Dispatchers

Pathway

Production

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Power plant operators, distributors, and dispatchers control the systems that generate and distribute electric power.

What do they typically do

Start or stop generators, turbines, and other equipment as necessary
Control power-generating equipment, using nuclear power
Adjust controls to regulate the flow of power
Check equipment and indicators to detect evidence of operating problems
Read charts, meters, and gauges to monitor voltage and electricity flows

Number of Jobs

Average Annual

Job Growth -0.4%

Job Opening 18

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Education & Training

Education
Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Associated Programs or Majors
License
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Private Training Programs

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Power plant operators, distributors, and dispatchers control the systems that generate and distribute electric power.
What do they typically do
Start or stop generators, turbines, and other equipment as necessary
Control power-generating equipment, using nuclear power
Adjust controls to regulate the flow of power
Check equipment and indicators to detect evidence of operating problems
Read charts, meters, and gauges to monitor voltage and electricity flows
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth -0.4%
Job Opening 18
Job Listings
Select a region/location in North Carolina to begin your search.
View available jobs
Education & Training
Education
Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Associated Programs or Majors
License
NA
More
Private Training Programs
206
First Step
Find out where to start your new journey.Get started
Next Step
Find out what's next in line on your career journey.Get started
198
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Interests

Realistic
Investigative
Conventional

Work Place

Power distributors and dispatchers typically work in transmission stations and substations. Transmission stations have especially high security and employees work in secure environments. Distributors and dispatchers typically work rotating 8- or 12-hour shifts which can be stressful and tiring due to constant changes in living and sleeping patterns.

Top Skills & Abilities

Using equipment or systems
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working
Figuring out what is causing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs to not work
Testing how well a product or service works
Selecting and managing the best workers for a job
Changing what is done based on other people's actions
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
Using math to solve problems

Knowledge/Specialties

Computers and Electronics
Engineering and Technology
Mechanical
Public Safety and Security
Telecommunications

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required.

Training

Usually one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers - an apprenticeship may be available.

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