Power plant operators, distributors, and dispatchers control the systems that generate and distribute electric power.
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- Power Distributors and Dispatchers
- Manufacturing
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
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Job Growth -0.4%
Job Opening 18
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- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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