Hard Skills
BeginnerElectrical Grid FundamentalsKnowledge of electrical circuits, power flow, and the physical infrastructure of the transmission and distribution network.
BeginnerSCADA System OperationProficiency in using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition software to monitor and control grid components remotely.
BeginnerNERC Regulatory ComplianceUnderstanding and adhering to North American Electric Reliability Corporation standards and mandatory reliability rules.
BeginnerLoad Balancing and SheddingThe ability to monitor electricity demand and adjust supply or disconnect loads to prevent system collapse.
BeginnerEmergency Response CoordinationExecuting established protocols and communicating with field crews during outages or system emergencies.
IntermediateThree-Way CommunicationA specific communication protocol used in power operations to ensure instructions are received and understood correctly.