While females make up less than 17% of utility workers nationwide, the gender gap widens in the Northeast.

As a female trouble mechanic, Amy Broz represents just ¼ of 1% of National Grid’s utility line workers in New York state.

Broz started as a meter reader at the company in 1991 and worked her way up to her current position.

Broz’s work includes power outage emergencies, hit poles, and even fire calls where emergency workers can’t save someone until the power is shut off.

Learn about her journey through the company and her encouraging words for others who want to try the same field, by watching the video from NewsChannel 13 photojournalist Lindsey Shumway.