Hard Skills
IntermediateSwitchboard Monitoring and OperationThe ability to operate and monitor electrical control panels and switchboards to manage the distribution of power across the grid.
AdvancedLoad Balancing and Voltage RegulationAdjusting power flow and voltage levels across different feeders to maintain grid stability and meet fluctuating demand.
ExpertLockout/Tagout (LOTO) ProceduresStrict adherence to safety protocols for de-energizing and isolating electrical equipment during maintenance or repair.
IntermediateSCADA System ProficiencyUtilizing Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition software to remotely monitor, gather data, and control power system components.
AdvancedFault Isolation and Emergency ResponseThe capacity to identify electrical faults and execute rapid isolation procedures to prevent cascading grid failures.
Soft Skills
IntermediateTechnical CommunicationEffectively relaying system status, load changes, and safety hazards to dispatchers, engineers, and field crews.
AdvancedSituational AwarenessMaintaining a high level of alertness to environmental and technical indicators that signal potential system stress or failure.