ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM OPERATOR

DESCRIPTION

Electrical transmission system operators transport energy in the form of electrical power. They transmit electrical power from generation plants over an interconnected network, an electrical grid, to electricity distribution stations.

REGULATORY ASPECT

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

ALTERNATIVE LABEL

  • electric powerline system worker
  • electricity transmission system technician
  • electricity power line system worker
  • electricity transmission system worker

TECHNICAL SKILLS

KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALS
  • adapt energy distribution schedules
  • adapt energy distribution schedules
  • develop strategies for electricity contingencies
READ MORE
  • ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
  • ensure safety in electrical power operations
  • manage electricity transmission system
  • respond to electrical power contingencies
  • test procedures in electricity transmission
OPTIONALS
  • advise on safety improvements
  • analyse energy market trends
  • assess areas for power line installation
READ MORE
  • develop electricity distribution schedule
  • ensure compliance with environmental legislation
  • ensure equipment maintenance
  • inspect overhead power lines
  • inspect underground power cables
  • monitor automated machines
  • perform minor repairs to equipment
  • read electricity meter
  • resolve equipment malfunctions
  • supervise electricity distribution operations
  • supervise electricity distribution operations
ESSENTIALS
  • electric current
  • electric current
  • electricity
READ MORE
  • electricity market
  • transmission towers
OPTIONALS
  • electrical discharge
  • electricity consumption
READ MORE
  • design principles
  • electric current
  • electric generators
  • electrical discharge
  • electrical engineering
  • electrical power safety regulations
  • electricity
  • electricity consumption
  • electricity market
  • energy performance of buildings

SOFT SKILLS

ADAPTABILITY

25%

DEPENDABILITY

25%

PROBLEM SOLVING

75%

TEAM WORK

75%

TIME MANAGEMENT

75%

WORK ETHIC

75%