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Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.
Energy & Utilities
Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.
Energy & Utilities Industry
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Contact an Advisor for more information on this career!Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
Average
$92,720
ANNUAL
$44.58
HOURLY
Entry Level
$62,500
ANNUAL
$30.05
HOURLY
Mid Level
$98,880
ANNUAL
$47.54
HOURLY
Expert Level
$106,030
ANNUAL
$50.98
HOURLY
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
560
Projected job openings through 2030
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
Job Titles
Entry Level
JOB TITLE
Apprentice
Mid Level
JOB TITLE
Technician
Expert Level
JOB TITLE
Supervisor
Supporting Programs
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
01
Inspect and test equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or ammeters.
02
Prepare and maintain records detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance.
03
Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and to determine optimum equipment functioning.
04
Analyze test data to diagnose malfunctions, to determine performance characteristics of systems, or to evaluate effects of system modifications.
05
Open and close switches to isolate defective relays, performing adjustments or repairs.
06
Notify facility personnel of equipment shutdowns.
07
Repair, replace, and clean equipment and components such as circuit breakers, brushes, and commutators.
08
Construct, test, maintain, and repair substation relay and control systems.
09
Test insulators and bushings of equipment by inducing voltage across insulation, testing current, and calculating insulation loss.
10
Schedule and supervise the construction and testing of special devices and the implementation of unique monitoring or control systems.
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Equipment Maintenance
SKILL
Repairing
SKILL
Troubleshooting
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Oral Expression
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