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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

Electrical and Instrumentation Technician (E and I Technician)
Electrical Technician
Instrument and Control Technician (I and C Technician)
Instrumentation and Control Technician (I and C Technician)
Relay Technician

Substation Electrician
Substation Mechanic
Substation Technician
Substation Wireman
Wireman

SOC Occupation Groups

49-0000	Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
49-2000	Electrical and Electronic Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
49-2090	Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
49-2095.00	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay

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17-3023.00	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
17-3028.00	Calibration Technologists and Technicians
47-2111.00	Electricians Bright Outlook
49-2092.00	Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
49-2093.00	Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
49-2094.00	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
49-9012.00	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
51-8012.00	Power Distributors and Dispatchers
51-8013.04	Hydroelectric Plant Technicians
51-8021.00	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

Tasks

Analyze test data to diagnose malfunctions, to determine performance characteristics of systems, or to evaluate effects of system modifications.
Construct, test, maintain, and repair substation relay and control systems.
Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel 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, performing 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 test or performance data to assess equipment operation.
Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.
Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities.
Connect electrical components or equipment.
Control power supply connections.
Document operational activities.
Document test results.
Inspect equipment to locate or identify electrical problems.
Install structural foundations.
Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
Maintain repair or maintenance records.
Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs.
Repair electrical circuits or wiring.
Repair electrical components.
Repair electronic equipment.
Schedule repair, installation or maintenance activities.
Supervise employees.
Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning.
Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
Test fluids to identify contamination or other problems.

Military Crosswalk Titles

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Advanced Construction Electrician (Navy - Enlisted)
AEGIS Fire Control System MK-99/COTS Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
AEGIS Mark C. Pope (MCP) 400Hz Power Conversion Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Aircraft Electrical Systems Technician, F/A-18 (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Aircraft Electrical Systems Technician, KC-130 (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Aircraft Electrical/Instrument/Flight Control Systems Technician, IMA (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Automotive Maintenance Warrant Officer (Army - Warrant Officer only)
Aviation Electrician's Mate (Navy - Enlisted)
Avionics Electrical Technician (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
Cannon Crewmember (Army - Enlisted)
Cavalry Scout (Army - Enlisted)
CG 47 Gas Turbine Electrical Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Combat Engineer (Army - Enlisted)
Construction Electrician (Navy - Enlisted)
Construction Engineering Technician (Army - Warrant Officer only)
CWO - Aviation Maintenance Technician (Navy - Warrant Officer only)
CWO - Electronics Technician, Surface (Navy - Warrant Officer only)
Damage Controlman (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
DDG 51 FLT I-II Gas Turbine Electrical Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
DDG 51-M Gas Turbine Electrical Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Electrical Power Production (Air Force - Enlisted)
Electrical Power Production Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Electrical Power Production Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Electrical Power Production Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Electrical Power Production Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Electrical Systems (Air Force - Enlisted)
Electrical Systems Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Electrical Systems Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Electrical Systems Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Electrical Systems Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Electrician (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Electrician's Mate (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
Electrician's Mate (Navy - Enlisted)
Electricians Mate, Nuclear Power (Navy - Enlisted)
Electronics Technician, Nuclear Power (Navy - Enlisted)
Engineer Equipment Electrical Systems Technician (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Engineer Equipment Maintenance Warrant Officer (Army - Warrant Officer only)
Facility Systems Manager (Air Force - Enlisted)
Facility Systems Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Gas Turbine Electrical Systems Maintainer (Navy - Enlisted)
Gas Turbine Electrical Systems Manager (Navy - Enlisted)

Gas Turbine Electrical Systems Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Gas Turbine System Technician (Electrical) (Navy - Enlisted)
Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics (Air Force - Enlisted)
Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics Craftsman, C4ISR Mission Systems (E-3, E-4, E-7, E-8, EC-130H, RC-135, VC-25) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics Journeyman, C4ISR Mission Systems (E-3, E-4, E-7, E-8, EC-130H, RC-135, VC-25) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Interior Communication Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
LCS-1 (Freedom Variant) Readiness Control Officer (RCO) (Navy - Enlisted)
LDO - Electronics, Submarine (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
LDO - Electronics, Surface (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
LHA - 6 (AMERICA)/LHD - 8 (MAKIN ISLAND) Class Ship Gas Turbine Electrical Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
LHA-6 (AMERICA)/LHD-8 (MAKIN ISLAND) Class Diesel Engine Electrical Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
LPD-17 Class Electric Plant Maintainer (Navy - Enlisted)
LSD-41/49 Class Electric Plant Maintainer (Navy - Enlisted)
Marine Engineering Officer (Army - Warrant Officer only)
Marine Safety Specialist Engineer (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
Material Maintenance Specialty (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
Mobile Electric Power Plants Intermediate Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Mobile Facility Technician (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Mobile Utilities Support Equipment (MUSE) Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Naval Engineering Specialty (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
Nuclear Propulsion Plant Maintenance Supervisor-Electronics (Navy - Enlisted)
Powerline Distribution Specialist (RC) (Army - Enlisted)
Prime Power Production Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
Senior Automotive Maintenance Warrant Officer/Senior Ordnance Logistics Warrant Officer (Army - Warrant Officer only)
SSN 774 Integrated Low Pressure Electolyzer Equipment Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Submarine Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operator - Electrical (Navy - Enlisted)
Submarine Propulsion Plant Electrical Manager (Navy - Enlisted)
Submarine Propulsion Plant Electrical Operator (Navy - Enlisted)
Submarine Propulsion Plant Electrical Supervisor (Navy - Enlisted)
Submarine Reactor Controls Operator (Navy - Enlisted)
Surface Propulsion Plant Electrical Manager (Navy - Enlisted)
Surface Propulsion Plant Electrical Operator (Navy - Enlisted)
Surface Propulsion Plant Electrical Supervisor (Navy - Enlisted)
Surface Reactor Controls Operator (Navy - Enlisted)
Surface Ship Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operator - Electrical (Navy - Enlisted)
Tactical Power Generation Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
Turbine Engine Driven Generator Repairer (Army - Enlisted)
Unit Supply Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (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