Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.
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Salary Information
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay: $100,940 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning. | General |
| Repair electronic equipment. | General |
| Inspect equipment to locate or identify electrical problems. | General |
| Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs. | General |
| Control power supply connections. | General |
| Repair electrical circuits or wiring. | General |
| Document operational activities. | General |
| Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning. | General |
| Repair electrical components. | General |
| Connect electrical components or equipment. | General |
| Schedule repair, installation or maintenance activities. | General |
| Document test results. | General |
| Test fluids to identify contamination or other problems. | General |
| Order materials, supplies, or equipment. | General |
| Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities. | Management |
| Supervise employees. | Management |
| Maintain repair or maintenance records. | Maintenance |
| Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order. | Maintenance |
| Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. | Maintenance |
| Analyze test or performance data to assess equipment operation. | Analysis |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Fluke Corporation FlukeView Forms | Analytical or scientific software |
| Megger PowerDB | Compliance software |
| OMICRON Test Universe | Analytical or scientific software |
| Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software | Industrial control software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Cable Splicing Certification | Electrical Training Alliance | Not Available |
| Instrumentation Certification | Electrical Training Alliance | Not Available |
| Offshore Corrosion Assessment Technician | The Association for Materials Protection and Performance | Not Available |
| System Operator Certification | North American Electric Reliability Corporation | Not Available |