Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the successful conclusion of Shanxi's first centralized monitoring skills competition, emphasizing the importance of ensuring the safe and stable operation of high-voltage transmission lines in the province, which is a key electricity exporting region in China [3][4]. Group 1: Monitoring and Technology Implementation - Shanxi has installed over 10,000 monitoring devices on ultra-high voltage transmission lines since 2020, utilizing a combination of remote inspection systems, big data analysis, and artificial intelligence to enhance traditional operation and maintenance efficiency [3]. - The monitoring coverage has significantly improved, leading to a substantial increase in the detection and handling rates of potential hazards, with the panoramic smart IoT platform assisting frontline operation and maintenance personnel in addressing over 3,000 hazards annually [3][4]. Group 2: Skills Competition and Training - The skills competition was designed to enhance the capabilities and emergency response levels of the workforce, featuring individual and team challenges that simulate real operational scenarios [3][4]. - Participants utilized new technologies such as Beidou satellite navigation and image diagnostics to improve their problem-solving skills related to equipment failures and environmental challenges [4].