electricity distribution technician

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/c89afd9a-7dad-4bae-9315-5fcadd9ad8b6

Description

Electricity distribution technicians construct and maintain electric power transmission and distribution systems. They maintain and repair powerlines, compliant with safety regulations.

Hierarchy

7 · Craft and related trades workers → 74 · Electrical and electronic trades workers → 741 · Electrical equipment installers and repairers → 7413 · Electrical line installers and repairers

Related skills

electric current (essential · knowledge)
electrical discharge (essential · knowledge)
electrical power safety regulations (essential · knowledge)
electricity (essential · knowledge)
inspect overhead power lines (essential · skill/competence)
inspect underground power cables (essential · skill/competence)
install power lines (essential · skill/competence)
repair overhead power lines (essential · skill/competence)
repair underground power cables (essential · skill/competence)
transmission towers (essential · knowledge)
wear appropriate protective gear (essential · skill/competence)
work ergonomically (essential · skill/competence)
advise on safety improvements (optional · skill/competence)
assess areas for power line installation (optional · skill/competence)
calculate needs for construction supplies (optional · skill/competence)
electricity consumption (optional · knowledge)
enforce safety procedures when working at heights (optional · skill/competence)
ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule (optional · skill/competence)
ensure safety in electrical power operations (optional · skill/competence)
follow safety procedures when working at heights (optional · skill/competence)
inspect construction supplies (optional · skill/competence)
maintain electrical equipment (optional · skill/competence)
power engineering (optional · knowledge)
read electricity meter (optional · skill/competence)
respond to electrical power contingencies (optional · skill/competence)
smart grids systems (optional · knowledge)
test procedures in electricity transmission (optional · skill/competence)
transport construction supplies (optional · skill/competence)

Details

Base · occupation_urihttp://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/c89afd9a-7dad-4bae-9315-5fcadd9ad8b6

Base · occupation_code7413.1

Base · is_in_filter1

Base · is_ancestor0

Base · is_featured1

Translation · preferred_labelelectricity distribution technician

Translation · alt_labelslineswoman
electricity power line worker
powerline worker
linesman
linewoman
lineworker
power lines construction worker
electric powerline worker
lineman
electric powerline technician
electricity transmission worker

Translation · descriptionElectricity distribution technicians construct and maintain electric power transmission and distribution systems. They maintain and repair powerlines, compliant with safety regulations.