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Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay - 49-2095.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Relay Technician
  • Substation Electrician
  • Substation Technician
  • Electrical and Instrumentation Technician (E & I Technician)
  • Instrument and Control Technician (I & C Technician)
  • Substation Mechanic
  • Wireman
  • Meter / Relay Technician
  • Apparatus Lineman
  • Heavy Equipment Technician

SOC Occupation Groups

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Analyze test data in order to diagnose malfunctions, to determine performance characteristics of systems, and to evaluate effects of system modifications.
  • Construct, test, maintain, and repair substation relay and control systems.
  • Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel in order to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and to determine optimum equipment functioning.
  • Disconnect voltage regulators, bolts, and screws, and connect replacement regulators to high-voltage lines.
  • Inspect and test equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or ammeters.
  • Maintain inventories of spare parts for all equipment, requisitioning parts as necessary.
  • Notify facility personnel of equipment shutdowns.
  • Open and close switches to isolate defective relays; then perform adjustments or repairs.
  • Prepare and maintain records detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance.
  • Repair, replace, and clean equipment and components such as circuit breakers, brushes, and commutators.
  • Run signal quality and connectivity tests for individual cables, and record results.
  • Schedule and supervise splicing or termination of cables in color-code order.
  • Schedule and supervise the construction and testing of special devices and the implementation of unique monitoring or control systems.
  • Set forms and pour concrete footings for installation of heavy equipment.
  • Test insulators and bushings of equipment by inducing voltage across insulation, testing current, and calculating insulation loss.
  • Test oil in circuit breakers and transformers for dielectric strength, refilling oil periodically.

Detailed Work Activities

  • analyze operation of malfunctioning electrical or electronic equipment
  • analyze test data
  • clean equipment or machinery
  • compute product or materials test results
  • consult with managerial or supervisory personnel
  • distinguish colors
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
  • inspect transformer for defects
  • install electrical fixtures or components
  • install lead-in wires to control boxes and other components
  • install or replace meters, regulators, or related measuring or control devices
  • install/connect electrical equipment to power circuit
  • maintain electrician's tools or equipment
  • maintain or repair industrial or related equipment/machinery
  • maintain or repair work tools or equipment
  • maintain physical building or grounds of property
  • paint walls or other structural surfaces
  • perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting
  • prepare reports
  • prepare site or surfaces for concrete or masonry work
  • read blueprints
  • read schematics
  • read tape measure
  • read technical drawings
  • repair electrical transformers
  • repair or adjust measuring or control devices
  • repair or replace electrical wiring, circuits, fixtures, or equipment
  • replace electronic components
  • solder electrical or electronic connections or components
  • test electrical/electronic wiring, equipment, systems or fixtures
  • test electronic or electrical circuit connections
  • test materials or solutions
  • understand service or repair manuals
  • understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
  • use basic carpentry techniques
  • use concrete fabrication techniques
  • use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment
  • use hand or power tools
  • use high voltage apparatus
  • use interpersonal communication techniques
  • use measuring devices in construction or extraction work
  • use oral or written communication techniques
  • use soldering equipment
  • use two-way radio or mobile phone
  • use voltmeter, ammeter, or ohmmeter

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • SSN 774 Integrated Low Pressure Electolyzer Equipment Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Turbine Engine Driven Generator Repairer (Army - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

  • Corrosion-Control Fitter
  • Electrician, Powerhouse
  • Electrician, Substation
  • Relay Technician

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Corrosion-Control Fitter
  • Electrician Apprentice, Powerhouse
  • Electrician, Powerhouse
  • Electrician, Substation
  • Relay Technician