Controls equipment such as current converters, voltage transformers, and circuit breakers that regulate flow of electricity through the substation of the electric power system and over distribution lines to consumers.
Records readings of switchboard instruments to compile data concerning quantities of electric power used for substation operation and amounts distributed from the station.
Perform switching operation.
Monitor all electrical equipment and protection.
Communicates with Load Dispatcher to report amount of electricity received into substation, and to receive switching instructions.
Observes switchboard instruments to detect indications of line disturbances, such as grounded, shorted, or open circuits.
Pulls circuit breaker switch or pushes buttons to interrupt flow of current in disturbed line preparatory to repair, and to connect alternate circuit to carry load of de-energized ...
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