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Annual Salary (Wages)

Lower End Wage (10th Percentile)

$61,220($29.43/hr)

Middle Wage (50th Percentile)

$82,200($39.52/hr)

Higher End Wage (90th Percentile)

$132,330($63.62/hr)

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

Control Room Operator
Substation Operator
Auxiliary Operator
Board Operator
Distribution A Class Lineman
Distribution Lineman
Distribution Operator
Distribution Systems Serviceperson
Power and Recovery Shift Engineer
Real Time Operator
Utility Distribution Inspector
Utility Inspector
Water Distribution Operator
Power System Dispatcher
Steam and Power Panel Operator
Utilities Operator
Control Area Operator
Control Operator
Distribution Dispatcher
Distribution System Operator
Electric System Operator
Power System Operator
System Operator
Systems Operator
Transmission System Operator
Load Dispatcher
Switchboard Operator
Control Board Operator
Feeder Switchboard Operator
Station Operator
Switchboard and Control Room Operator
Voltage Inspector
Electrical Energy Distribution Technician
Electrical Energy Storage Technician
Motor Room Controller
Steam Plant Control Room Operator

Occupation Code

518012 - Power Distributors and Dispatchers

Pathway

Production

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Annual Median Wage
$ 82,200
$61,220 $132,330
Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Very Slow Growing

Power 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 -0.5%

Job Openings 7

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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
Nuclear Technology
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License
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Power 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 -0.5%
Job Opening 7
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
Nuclear Technology
More
License
NA
More
Private Training Programs
70
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
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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

Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
Reading work-related information
Talking to others
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working
Using equipment or systems
Writing things for co-workers or customers
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior

Knowledge/Specialties

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

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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What do they typically do

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Education & Training

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What do they typically do

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