Description
Installs, operates, and maintains power distribution systems, including overhead and underground lines. Skilled in electrical safety, troubleshooting, load management, and emergency power restoration for reliable energy support to facilities and operations.
Core Skills
- power distribution design interpretation
- installation planning
- preventive maintenance
- troubleshooting and fault isolation
- safety and risk management
- technical documentation use
- work order management
- team coordination
- field inspections
- incident reporting
- basic project coordination
- vendor and stakeholder communication
Common Certifications
- Journeyman Lineman Certification
- NCCER Power Line Worker Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction
- NFPA 70E Electrical Safety
- Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP)
- Professional Engineer (PE) - Electrical (pathway)
Civilian Career Paths
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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