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Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay

SOC 49-2095.00

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

Zone 3 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Critical Thinking

3.8

Equipment Maintenance

3.6

Repairing

3.6

Troubleshooting

3.5

Reading Comprehension

3.4

Operation Monitoring

3.2

Quality Control Analysis

3.2

Active Listening

3.1

Knowledge Areas 8

Mechanical

4.3

Mathematics

3.9

Engineering and Technology

3.9

Public Safety and Security

3.9

English Language

3.8

Computers and Electronics

3.7

Design

3.7

Physics

3.5

Key Tasks

1Inspect and test equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or ammeters.

2Prepare and maintain records detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance.

3Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and to determine optimum equipment functioning.

4Analyze test data to diagnose malfunctions, to determine performance characteristics of systems, or to evaluate effects of system modifications.

5Open and close switches to isolate defective relays, performing adjustments or repairs.

Also Known As

Apparatus Lineman Corrosion Control Fitter Corrosion Technician Electrical and Instrumentation Technician (E & I Technician) Electrical Maintenance Mechanic Electrical Technician Gear Technician Generating Station Mechanic Generator Mechanic Instrument and Control Technician (I & C Technician)