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Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay

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Summary Description


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

Sample Job Titles

1.	Apparatus Lineman

2.	Control Technician

3.	Corrosion Control Fitter

4.	Corrosion Technician

5.	Electrical and Instrumentation Technician (E & I Technician)

6.	Electrician

7.	Gear Technician

8.	Generating Station Mechanic

9.	Generator Mechanic

10.	Heavy Equipment Technician

11.	Instrument and Control Technician (I & C Technician)

12.	Instrument Mechanic

13.	Instrumentation Fitter

14.	Lineman

15.	Meter / Relay Technician

16.	Meter and Relay Craftsman

17.	Motor Room Controller

18.	Operations and Maintenance Technician

19.	Power Maintenance Technician

20.	Power Transformer Repairer

21.	Powerhouse Electrician

22.	Powerhouse Electrician Apprentice

23.	Powerhouse Mechanic

24.	Protective Relay Technician

25.	Relay Engineer

26.	Relay Operator

27.	Relay Technician

28.	Repairer, Salvager, Parts

29.	Substation Electrician

30.	Substation Mechanic

31.	Substation Technician

32.	Substation Wireman

33.	Switch Gear Technician

34.	Test Technician

35.	Transformer Repairer

36.	Wireman

Job Tasks

	Construct, test, maintain, and repair substation relay and control systems. Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning. Repair electronic equipment.

	Inspect and test equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or ammeters. Inspect equipment to locate or identify electrical problems. Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.

	Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and to determine optimum equipment functioning. Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs.

	Notify facility personnel of equipment shutdowns. Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities.

	Open and close switches to isolate defective relays, performing adjustments or repairs. Control power supply connections. Repair electrical circuits or wiring.

	Prepare and maintain records detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance. Document operational activities. Maintain repair or maintenance records.

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

	Schedule and supervise splicing or termination of cables in color-code order. Schedule repair, installation or maintenance activities. Supervise employees.

	Test insulators and bushings of equipment by inducing voltage across insulation, testing current, and calculating insulation loss. Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning.

	Repair, replace, and clean equipment and components such as circuit breakers, brushes, and commutators. Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order. Repair electrical components.

	Test oil in circuit breakers and transformers for dielectric strength, refilling oil periodically. Test fluids to identify contamination or other problems.

	Disconnect voltage regulators, bolts, and screws, and connect replacement regulators to high-voltage lines. Connect electrical components or equipment.

	Schedule and supervise the construction and testing of special devices and the implementation of unique monitoring or control systems. Schedule repair, installation or maintenance activities. Supervise employees.

	Run signal quality and connectivity tests for individual cables, and record results. Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning. Document test results.

	Maintain inventories of spare parts for all equipment, requisitioning parts as necessary. Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. Order materials, supplies, or equipment.

	Set forms and pour concrete footings for installation of heavy equipment. Install structural foundations.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Nature of the Work


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Working Conditions


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