Duke Energy Florida celebrates Engineers Week, highlights importance of training new power grid dispatchers
Duke Energy Florida is celebrating Engineers Week (Feb. 16-22, 2025) by highlighting the important role of power grid dispatchers who serve as the 'eyes in the sky' of the power grid serving over 2 million customers across 35 counties.
Becoming an associate power grid dispatcher at Duke Energy Florida's Distribution Control Center (DCC) requires extensive training, including nearly two years of classroom and on-the-job experience. Dispatchers work in 12-hour rotating shifts, providing 24/7 coverage, communicating with line crews, and operating complex computer systems to maintain power flow and reduce outages.
These professionals are essential for maintaining crew safety and ensuring reliable service. The position typically requires electrical engineering degrees or utility line work experience. Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), owns 12,300 megawatts of energy capacity and serves customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida.
Duke Energy Florida celebra la Settimana degli Ingegneri (16-22 febbraio 2025) mettendo in evidenza il ruolo importante dei dispatcher della rete elettrica, che fungono da 'occhi nel cielo' della rete elettrica che serve oltre 2 milioni di clienti in 35 contee.
Diventare un dispatcher associato della rete elettrica presso il Centro di Controllo della Distribuzione (DCC) di Duke Energy Florida richiede un'ampia formazione, che include quasi due anni di esperienza in aula e pratica sul campo. I dispatcher lavorano in turni di 12 ore, fornendo copertura 24 ore su 24, 7 giorni su 7, comunicando con le squadre di linea e operando complessi sistemi informatici per mantenere il flusso di energia e ridurre le interruzioni.
Questi professionisti sono essenziali per mantenere la sicurezza delle squadre e garantire un servizio affidabile. La posizione richiede tipicamente lauree in ingegneria elettrica o esperienza nel lavoro con le linee elettriche. Duke Energy Florida, una sussidiaria di Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), possiede 12.300 megawatt di capacità energetica e serve i clienti in un'area di servizio di 13.000 miglia quadrate in Florida.
Duke Energy Florida celebra la Semana de los Ingenieros (16-22 de febrero de 2025) destacando el importante papel de los despachadores de la red eléctrica, que actúan como los 'ojos en el cielo' de la red eléctrica que sirve a más de 2 millones de clientes en 35 condados.
Convertirse en un despachador asociado de la red eléctrica en el Centro de Control de Distribución (DCC) de Duke Energy Florida requiere una extensa capacitación, que incluye casi dos años de experiencia en el aula y en el trabajo. Los despachadores trabajan en turnos rotativos de 12 horas, proporcionando cobertura las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana, comunicándose con los equipos de línea y operando sistemas informáticos complejos para mantener el flujo de energía y reducir las interrupciones.
Estos profesionales son esenciales para mantener la seguridad del equipo y garantizar un servicio confiable. La posición generalmente requiere títulos en ingeniería eléctrica o experiencia en trabajo de líneas eléctricas. Duke Energy Florida, una subsidiaria de Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), posee 12,300 megavatios de capacidad energética y atiende a clientes en un área de servicio de 13,000 millas cuadradas en Florida.
Duke Energy Florida는 엔지니어 주간 (2025년 2월 16-22일)을 기념하여 35개 카운티에서 200만 명 이상의 고객에게 전력을 공급하는 전력망의 '하늘의 눈' 역할을 하는 전력망 배차자의 중요성을 강조합니다.
Duke Energy Florida의 배전 제어 센터 (DCC)에서 보조 전력망 배차자가 되려면 거의 2년 간의 교실 교육 및 현장 경험을 포함한 광범위한 훈련이 필요합니다. 배차자는 12시간 교대 근무를 하며 24시간 내내 커버하고, 전선 팀과 소통하며, 복잡한 컴퓨터 시스템을 운영하여 전력 흐름을 유지하고 정전을 줄입니다.
이 전문가는 팀의 안전을 유지하고 신뢰할 수 있는 서비스를 보장하는 데 필수적입니다. 이 직책은 일반적으로 전기 공학 학위 또는 유틸리티 선 작업 경험을 요구합니다. Duke Energy Florida는 Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK)의 자회사로 12,300메가와트의 에너지 용량을 보유하고 있으며 플로리다주 13,000 제곱 마일의 서비스 지역에서 고객에게 서비스를 제공합니다.
Duke Energy Florida célèbre la Semaine des Ingénieurs (16-22 février 2025) en soulignant le rôle important des répartiteurs du réseau électrique qui agissent comme les 'yeux dans le ciel' du réseau électrique servant plus de 2 millions de clients dans 35 comtés.
Devenir répartiteur associé du réseau électrique au Centre de Contrôle de Distribution (DCC) de Duke Energy Florida nécessite une formation approfondie, incluant près de deux ans d'expérience en classe et sur le terrain. Les répartiteurs travaillent en équipes tournantes de 12 heures, assurant une couverture 24 heures sur 24, 7 jours sur 7, en communiquant avec les équipes de lignes et en opérant des systèmes informatiques complexes pour maintenir le flux d'énergie et réduire les pannes.
Ces professionnels sont essentiels pour garantir la sécurité des équipes et assurer un service fiable. Le poste exige généralement des diplômes en ingénierie électrique ou une expérience dans le travail des lignes de services publics. Duke Energy Florida, une filiale de Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), possède une capacité énergétique de 12 300 mégawatts et sert des clients sur une zone de service de 13 000 miles carrés en Floride.
Duke Energy Florida feiert die Ingenieurtage (16.-22. Februar 2025) und hebt die wichtige Rolle der Dispatcher des Stromnetzes hervor, die als 'Augen am Himmel' des Stromnetzes fungieren, das über 2 Millionen Kunden in 35 Landkreisen bedient.
Um assoziierter Dispatcher im Verteilungssteuerungszentrum (DCC) von Duke Energy Florida zu werden, ist eine umfassende Ausbildung erforderlich, die fast zwei Jahre Unterricht und praktische Erfahrung umfasst. Die Dispatcher arbeiten in 12-Stunden-Schichten, bieten 24/7-Bereitschaft, kommunizieren mit den Leitungsteams und bedienen komplexe Computersysteme, um den Energiefluss aufrechtzuerhalten und Stromausfälle zu reduzieren.
Diese Fachkräfte sind entscheidend für die Sicherheit der Mannschaften und die Gewährleistung eines zuverlässigen Service. Die Position erfordert in der Regel einen Abschluss in Elektrotechnik oder Erfahrung im Bereich der Versorgungsleitungen. Duke Energy Florida, eine Tochtergesellschaft von Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), besitzt eine Energieerzeugungskapazität von 12.300 Megawatt und bedient Kunden in einem Versorgungsgebiet von 13.000 Quadratmeilen in Florida.
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- Engineers Week is recognized as Sunday, Feb. 16, through Saturday, Feb. 22
- Dispatchers must complete extensive training to serve as the "eyes in the sky" of the power grid
"Not only are power grid dispatchers responsible for keeping our line crews safe – making life-critical decisions all day, every day – but they also help ensure our customers receive the reliable service they need to lead full, productive lives," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. "It's a high-risk yet extremely important job, and I'm grateful to all the men and women who have stepped up, or will step up, to support our team and keep the lights on for our customers for years to come."
Becoming an associate power grid dispatcher at Duke Energy Florida's Distribution Control Center (DCC) requires extensive training, including nearly two years of classroom and on-the-job experience, as well as problem-solving skills that are often gained from electrical engineering degrees and/or backgrounds in utility line work.
Dedicated teams of power grid dispatchers work in 12-hour rotating shifts to provide 24/7 coverage at the DCC. They communicate directly with Duke Energy Florida's line crews working in the field – either making upgrades to infrastructure or responding to outage events like storms – following strict processes and protocols to maintain the safety of everyone involved. They operate multiple complex computer systems and alarms to keep the power flowing, while also using innovative tools and technologies that help reduce customer outage times or avoid outages altogether.
A steady pipeline of power grid dispatchers is fundamental to Duke Energy Florida's continued operational success and, in turn, the well-being of its customers. For more information about the job and to view open positions at the DCC as they become available, please visit duke-energy.com/Our-Company/Careers.
Duke Energy Florida
Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 12,300 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 2 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida.
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