CAREER
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
Overview
Salary Median (2023)
$96,600
Projected Job Growth (2023-2033)
-3.2% (decline)
Career
What Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay Do
Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.
Other Job Titles Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay May Have
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
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Inspect and test equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or ammeters.
- Prepare and maintain records detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance.
- Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and to determine optimum equipment functioning.
- Analyze test data to diagnose malfunctions, to determine performance characteristics of systems, or to evaluate effects of system modifications.
- Open and close switches to isolate defective relays, performing adjustments or repairs.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Post-secondary certificate (50%)
Post-secondary certificate
Some college, no degree
Associate's degree
Majors Related to Career
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