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Energy Dispatch Director

Directs and oversees the ongoing transmission and distribution of energy. Optimizes the physical, human, and monetary resources of the dispatch operational areas to maximize the utilization of available generation resources facilities.: Maintains awareness of generation expectations. Directs processes to minimize risk and maximize efficiency and economy.

Energy Dispatch Supervisor

Supervises and coordinates the operations and activities of an energy dispatch control room. Oversees the work of dispatchers and ensures compliance with company policies, practices, and procedures.: Supervises and coordinates the activities of dispatchers engaged in receiving and reviewing service calls and in scheduling orders for installation and repairs. Determines priority of trouble calls received and ensures that available personnel are assigned accordingly. Supervises and monitors daily workload of technicians, installers, and service persons. Logs location of personnel dispatched. Schedules available times for installation and repair. Resolves customer concerns, such as scheduling conflicts. May dispatch service technicians via mobile radio to remedy service problems and complaints.

Service Supervisor- Utilities

Directs and coordinates, through subordinates, activities of workers who inspect, maintain, and test distribution lines, and install meters and customer service drops, but does not supervise major repair activities involving use of line crews.

Energy Conservation Representative

Inspects homes of utility company customers to identify conditions that cause energy waste and suggests actions to reduce waste: interviews customer to obtain data relating to household energy use, such as type of heating system, number of persons home during day, furnace temperature setting, and prior heating costs. Draws sketch of house, measures house perimeter, windows, and doors, using tape measure, and records dimensions on sketch for use in heat-loss calculations. Inspects areas of house, such as attics, crawl spaces, and basements, and notes conditions that contribute to energy waste, such as loose-fitting windows, uninsulated pipes, and deficient insulation. Reads hot water tank label to ascertain tank heat-loss rating and determine need for tank insulation blanket. Examines furnace air filters and heat exchanger to detect dirt in filters and soot buildup in exchanger that retard efficient furnace operation. Confers with customer and recommends action to be taken to reduce energy waste, such as weatherstripping, reducing hot water temperature setting, and adding insulation. Informs customer of types and prices of energy efficiency items sold by utility. Gives customer pamphlets describing energy conservation improvements and sources of loans. Occasionally wraps insulating blanket around hot water tank, using adhesive strips. Calculates area of windows and house volume, using calculator, and records results on computer input form to provide data for computer calculation of heat-loss estimates that are mailed to customer.

Solar Energy Systems Designer

Designs solar domestic hot water and space heating systems for new and existing structures, applying knowledge of energy requirements of structure, local climatological conditions, solar technology, and thermodynamics. Studies engineering tables, estimates energy requirements, determines type of solar system, and determines optimum size and type of panels that meet structure's energy requirements. Typically requires a technical school education with courses in shop math, mechanical drawing, applied physics, electronics, blueprint reading, theory, design, and equipment construction, along with knowledge of solid-state equipment controls, microelectronics, plumbing, and electrical training.: Estimates energy requirements of new or existing structures, based on analysis of utility bills of structure, calculations of thermal efficiency of structure, and prevailing climatological conditions. Determines type of solar system, such as water, glycol, or silicone, which functions most efficiently under prevailing climatological conditions. Calculates on-site heat generating capacity of different solar panels to determine optimum size and type of panels that meet structure's energy requirements. Arranges location of solar system components, such as panel, pumps, and storage tanks, to minimize length and number of direction changes in pipes and reconstruction of existing structures. Studies engineering tables to determine size of pipes and pumps required to maintain specified flow rate through solar panels. Specifies types of electrical controls, such as differential thermostat, temperature sensors, and solenoid valves, compatible with other system components, using knowledge of control systems. Completes parts list, specifying components of system. Draws wiring, piping, and other diagrams, using drafting tools. May inspect structures to compile data used in solar system design, such as structure's angle of alignment with sun and temperature of incoming cold water. May inspect construction of system to ensure adherence to design specifications.

Energy Control Officer

Monitors energy use and develops, promotes, implements, and coordinates energy conservation program in county school district facilities: compiles monthly energy report on consumption of electricity, fuel, oil, coal, lp gas, and water in school facilities, listing units consumed and costs. Sets up energy monitoring devices in school facilities that graphically plot energy usage and temperature changes during extended periods of time. Visits school facilities on regular basis to inspect monitoring devices and utilities usage. Determines areas in which energy conservation measures are needed, and compiles needs-assessment report of all school facilities. Monitors energy usage of extracurricular activities in school facilities. Coordinates energy conservation activities in areas with those of local, state, and federal conservation groups. Recommends energy conservation policies to board of education. Presents lectures on resource conservation at teachers' meetings and to civic groups.

Designer Solar Energy Systems

Designs solar domestic hot water and space heating systems for new and existing structures, applying knowledge of energy requirements of structure, local climatological conditions, solar technology, and thermodynamics. Studies engineering tables, estimates energy requirements, determines type of solar system, and determines optimum size and type of panels that meet structure's energy requirements. Typically requires a technical school education with courses in shop math, mechanical drawing, applied physics, electronics, blueprint reading, theory, design, and equipment construction, along with knowledge of solid-state equipment controls, microelectronics, plumbing, and electrical training.: Estimates energy requirements of new or existing structures, based on analysis of utility bills of structure, calculations of thermal efficiency of structure, and prevailing climatological conditions. Determines type of solar system, such as water, glycol, or silicone, which functions most efficiently under prevailing climatological conditions. Calculates on-site heat generating capacity of different solar panels to determine optimum size and type of panels that meet structure's energy requirements. Arranges location of solar system components, such as panel, pumps, and storage tanks, to minimize length and number of direction changes in pipes and reconstruction of existing structures. Studies engineering tables to determine size of pipes and pumps required to maintain specified flow rate through solar panels. Specifies types of electrical controls, such as differential thermostat, temperature sensors, and solenoid valves, compatible with other system components, using knowledge of control systems. Completes parts list, specifying components of system. Draws wiring, piping, and other diagrams, using drafting tools. May inspect structures to compile data used in solar system design, such as structure's angle of alignment with sun and temperature of incoming cold water. May inspect construction of system to ensure adherence to design specifications.

Solar Energy System Installer

Installs and repairs solar-energy systems designed to collect, store, and circulate solar-heated water or other medium for residential, commercial, or industrial use. : Locates and marks position of collectors, holding tank, and distribution system on structure, according to specifications and blueprints. Cuts holes in roof, walls, and ceiling to install equipment and plumbing, using power saws and drills. Installs supports and brackets to anchor solar collectors and holding tank, using carpenter's hand tools. Cuts, threads, and fits plumbing according to specifications for connecting circulation system, using plumber's hand tools. Lays out and connects electrical wiring between controls and pumps according to wiring diagram and knowledge of standard industry practice, using electrician's hand tools. Tests electrical circuits and components for continuity, using electrical test equipment. Tests plumbing for leaks, using pressure gauge. Pushes control buttons to activate pumps and observes system to detect malfunctions. Repairs or replaces defective equipment.

Solar Energy System Installer Helper

Assists solar-energy-system installer in installing and repairing solar-energy systems for residential, commercial, or industrial use: saws and drills holes in roof and walls for placement of equipment, plumbing, and wiring as directed. Loads and unloads truck. Attaches plumbing and electrical wiring to structure, using handtools. Cuts pipe threads and wraps insulation around pipes. Performs other duties as described under helper.

Process Operator Atomic Energy

Prepares fuel elements for use in nuclear reactors or radiographic measuring and detecting devices, performing any combination of following tasks: strings fuel cells on wire or rod, using tweezers, safety gloves, and radiation shield or box. Enlarges hole in cell as necessary for precise fit, using reamers, files, scrapers, and emery cloth. Inspects completed assembly for flaws, such as burrs or faulty assembly. Stacks prescribed number of assemblies in jig and slips ring or cap over end to form single fuel unit. Cleans inside of metallic tubes, using ultrasonic wand, preparatory to filling with liquid fuel solution. Mixes radioactive solution according to specifications and pours into tube, using remote-controlled slave manipulators. Seals ends of tube by crimping cap or by spot welding cap to tube. Inspects tubes for leakage, using mass spectrometer or disintegration counter. Cleans exterior of tubes, using acetone and cloth or brush. Packs tubes in cartons or lead containers for shipment. Weighs completed assemblies or radioactive materials, using gram scale. Keeps records of materials used, shipping data, and number of units assembled.

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