Load Dispatcher: A description for the load dispatcher job
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Load Dispatcher – Dispatcher, electric power, power dispatcher, system dispatcher, system operator Coordinates activities of personnel engaged in operating generating stations, substations, and lines of electric power system or electrified railway system to ensure adequate production and distribution of electricity to meet power demands: In smaller system, calculates load estimates according to corrected weather and consumer-demand records and notifies SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR (power industry) at generating stations of electric power required to meet fluctuating demands, or in larger systems receives load schedule for various generating stations from POWER-PLANT OPERATOR (power industry). Monitors control board showing operating condition of lines and equipment throughout system and makes adjustments or directs workers to make adjustments as conditions warrant. Directs SUBSTATION OPERATOR (power industry) and other workers to deenergize malfunctioning circuits or adjusts switches to ensure safety of maintenance crew and avoid interruptions of service during repairs. Notifies maintenance crew of location and deenergization of troubled sector, and verifies that workers are clear of repaired equipment before directing energization of circuit. Contacts other utilities by telephone to arrange exchange of power according to existing contracts or in emergency and coordinates tie-in with other systems. Compiles operational records. May also operate console of computer which is programmed to automatically perform load-control functions. May also calculate discharge rate of water in reservoirs utilizing reports of rain, river flow, and water level in reservoirs, and directs setting of watergates at hydroelectric plant to coordinate water flow and power generation with irrigation and flood control requirements. May also compute bills for power delivered to interconnected utilities. May also be responsible for section of system and be designated Load Dispatcher, Local (power industry).
Job industry: power industry
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