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Career Details

Power Distributors and Dispatchers
Control the systems that generate and distribute electric power.

What You’ll Do

  • Control power-generating equipment which may use any one type of fuel, such as coal, nuclear fuel, or natural gas
  • Read charts, meters, and gauges to monitor voltage and electricity flows
  • Check equipment and indicators to detect evidence of operating problems
  • Adjust controls to regulate the flow of power
  • Start or stop generators, turbines, and other equipment as necessary

Abilities You’ll Need

Attention Span,Categorization,Comparison,Comprehension,Dependability,Good Communications,Problem Recognition,Problem Solving,Reasoning

Knowledge You’ll Gain

Computers and Electronics,Education and Training,Engineering and Technology,Mechanical,Public Safety and Security,Telecommunications

What You’ll Earn

Average: $82,510.00

Range

High: $111,250.00

Low : $54,090.00

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Education Needed

Skills

Communication,Critical Thinking,Dependability,Monitoring,Problem Solving,Teamwork,Time Management

Technology

Geographic Information System (GIS) Software,Microsoft Office Software