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With her electric truck, SCE troubleman supervisor Alissa Osburn travels across most of the Inland Empire to check in with crews and make sure work gets done safely and smoothly.
Photo Credit: Lisa Aubry
Alissa Osburn talks through the day’s work with a troubleman and lineworker, coordinating how to temporarily shut off power on sections of lines, so crews can safely replace a utility pole.
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Crews carry out the fieldwork Alissa Osburn schedules each day, completing repairs to keep the electric system running smoothly.
The Woman Behind a Trouble Call
For International Women’s Day, a troubleman field supervisor shares how curiosity and determination shaped her path to leadership.
Lisa Aubry
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