Power Systems Technical Officer

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Areas Of Interest:   Electricity Supply - Generation, Transmission & Distribution
Certificate Level:  Diploma
Certificate Name:  Diploma of ESI - Power Systems Operations
Certificate Description:  Working as a Power Systems Technical Officer you will design overhead or underground powerline systems and investigate the quality of power supply issues. You may work in the transmission, distribution and or rail sectors.
Code:  UET50319
Work Type:  Analytic & Scientific Organising & Clerical

Skills & Knowledge you will learn

Use engineering applications software on personal computers
Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
Solve problems in d.c. circuits
Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report
Provide engineering solutions for problems in complex multiple path circuits
Provide solutions to basic engineering computational problems
Solve problems in electromagnetic devices and related circuits
Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits
Provide engineering solutions to problems in complex polyphase power circuits
Apply sustainable energy and environmental procedures
Respond to power systems technical enquiries and requests
Working safely near live electrical apparatus
Implement and monitor the power system organisational WHS/OHS policies, procedures and programs
Implement & monitor power system environmental & sustainable energy management policies & procedures
Operate and monitor system SCADA equipment
Facilitate continuous improvement
Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components
Solve problems in energy supply network equipment
Solve problems in energy supply network protection equipment and systems
Develop structured programs to control external devices
Draft and layout a power system underground distribution extension
Design overhead distribution power systems
Investigate quality of power systems supply issues
Perform accuracy checks on power systems instrument transformers