Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay Electrical and Electronics Repairers inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.
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- Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay Electrical and Electronics Repairers
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What do they typically do
- Open and close switches to isolate defective relays, performing adjustments or repairs
- Construct, test, maintain, and repair substation relay and control systems
- Test insulators and bushings of equipment by inducing voltage across insulation, testing current, and calculating insulation loss
- Notify facility personnel of equipment shutdowns
- Analyze test data to diagnose malfunctions, determine system performance characteristics, or evaluate effects of system modifications
- Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering staff to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and to determine best equipment functioning
- Prepare and maintain records detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance
- Inspect and test equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or ammeters
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth -0.7%
Job Openings 93
Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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