- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay spend a lot of their time Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Near Vision, Oral Expression, and Visual Color Discrimination. Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Mechanical, Public Safety and Security, and Design and are skilled at Equipment Maintenance and Repairing.
Work Activities
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Handling and Moving Objects
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Controlling Machines and Processes
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Performing General Physical Activities
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Documenting/Recording Information
Processing Information
Coaching and Developing Others
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Analyzing Data or Information
Scheduling Work and Activities
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Training and Teaching Others
Thinking Creatively
Assisting and Caring for Others
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Interacting With Computers
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Getting Information
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Performing Administrative Activities
Developing and Building Teams
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Selling or Influencing Others
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Staffing Organizational Units
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Near Vision
Oral Expression
Visual Color Discrimination
Visualization
Finger Dexterity
Inductive Reasoning
Written Comprehension
Problem Sensitivity
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Information Ordering
Written Expression
Selective Attention
Deductive Reasoning
Control Precision
Manual Dexterity
Perceptual Speed
Speech Clarity
Flexibility of Closure
Category Flexibility
Speech Recognition
Originality
Time Sharing
Depth Perception
Extent Flexibility
Auditory Attention
Mathematical Reasoning
Far Vision
Memorization
Number Facility
Hearing Sensitivity
Fluency of Ideas
Multilimb Coordination
Reaction Time
Trunk Strength
Speed of Closure
Static Strength
Wrist-Finger Speed
Rate Control
Response Orientation
Dynamic Strength
Gross Body Equilibrium
Stamina
Gross Body Coordination
Glare Sensitivity
Peripheral Vision
Speed of Limb Movement
Spatial Orientation
Sound Localization
Night Vision
Interests
Realistic
Conventional
Investigative
Enterprising
Artistic
Social
Knowledge
Mechanical
Public Safety and Security
Design
Computers and Electronics
Mathematics
Education and Training
English Language
Physics
Telecommunications
Building and Construction
Engineering and Technology
Chemistry
Customer and Personal Service
Clerical
Administration and Management
Transportation
Psychology
Geography
Law and Government
Production and Processing
Medicine and Dentistry
Sociology and Anthropology
Personnel and Human Resources
Communications and Media
Economics and Accounting
Therapy and Counseling
Biology
Foreign Language
Wages
Vermont
$81,160
California
$81,040
Alaska
$79,250
North Dakota
$77,600
New Jersey
$77,360
Connecticut
$74,910
Wyoming
$74,570
Oregon
$73,230
Washington
$72,190
Nevada
$71,100
Wisconsin
$69,750
Illinois
$69,470
Montana
$69,320
Missouri
$69,290
Delaware
$69,030
Hawaii
$68,940
Utah
$68,140
Michigan
$68,120
Minnesota
$67,970
Colorado
$67,810
Arizona
$67,560
Nebraska
$67,100
New York
$66,980
Maryland
$66,800
Tennessee
$65,770
Indiana
$65,740
Idaho
$65,730
Virginia
$65,530
Kansas
$64,710
Georgia
$64,340
Iowa
$64,060
Kentucky
$63,330
Pennsylvania
$62,890
Mississippi
$62,550
West Virginia
$62,250
District of Columbia
$62,090
Louisiana
$61,690
Florida
$61,380
Alabama
$61,230
Texas
$61,050
Arkansas
$60,420
Ohio
$60,210
South Dakota
$60,070
South Carolina
$60,060
North Carolina
$58,690
Massachusetts
$58,640
Maine
$56,180
Oklahoma
$54,040
New Mexico
$48,890
Puerto Rico
$33,490
Skills
Equipment Maintenance
Repairing
Troubleshooting
Reading Comprehension
Quality Control Analysis
Critical Thinking
Operation Monitoring
Coordination
Operation and Control
Instructing
Active Listening
Complex Problem Solving
Judgment and Decision Making
Monitoring
Time Management
Speaking
Systems Evaluation
Systems Analysis
Social Perceptiveness
Management of Personnel Resources
Active Learning
Science
Service Orientation
Writing
Operations Analysis
Mathematics
Learning Strategies
Negotiation
Persuasion
Equipment Selection
Management of Material Resources
Programming
Management of Financial Resources
Technology Design
Work Values
Support
Independence
Working Conditions
Relationships
Achievement
Recognition
Work Styles
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Analytical Thinking
Independence
Initiative
Stress Tolerance
Self Control
Innovation
Cooperation
Integrity
Adaptability/Flexibility
Persistence
Social Orientation
Concern for Others
Achievement/Effort
Leadership
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Face-to-Face Discussions
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Telephone
Freedom to Make Decisions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Physical Proximity
Contact With Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Consequence of Error
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Frequency of Decision Making
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Spend Time Standing
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Coordinate or Lead Others
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Time Pressure
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Letters and Memos
Deal With External Customers
Exposed to High Places
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Level of Competition
Degree of Automation
Spend Time Walking and Running
Electronic Mail
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Duration of Typical Work Week
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Work Schedules
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Disease or Infections
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Decision Making
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Letters and Memos
Exposed to High Places
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Radiation
Time Pressure
Electronic Mail
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
-Never-
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Public Speaking
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to High Places
Letters and Memos
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Under Cover
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Time Pressure
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Standing
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Decision Making
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Time Pressure
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Letters and Memos
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to High Places
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Public Speaking
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Telephone
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Disease or Infections
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Time Pressure
Telephone
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Face-to-Face Discussions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Public Speaking
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Letters and Memos
Exposed to High Places
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Time Pressure
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Public Speaking
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Frequency of Decision Making
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Face-to-Face Discussions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Construct, test, maintain, and repair substation relay and control systems.
Inspect and test equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or ammeters.
Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel in order to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and to determine optimum equipment functioning.
Notify facility personnel of equipment shutdowns.
Open and close switches to isolate defective relays; then perform adjustments or repairs.
Prepare and maintain records detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance.
Analyze test data in order to diagnose malfunctions, to determine performance characteristics of systems, and to evaluate effects of system modifications.
Repair, replace, and clean equipment and components such as circuit breakers, brushes, and commutators.
Test insulators and bushings of equipment by inducing voltage across insulation, testing current, and calculating insulation loss.
Disconnect voltage regulators, bolts, and screws, and connect replacement regulators to high-voltage lines.
Schedule and supervise the construction and testing of special devices and the implementation of unique monitoring or control systems.
Run signal quality and connectivity tests for individual cables, and record results.
- Importance Supplemental-
Schedule and supervise splicing or termination of cables in color-code order.
Test oil in circuit breakers and transformers for dielectric strength, refilling oil periodically.
Maintain inventories of spare parts for all equipment, requisitioning parts as necessary.
Set forms and pour concrete footings for installation of heavy equipment.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Inspect and test equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or ammeters.
Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel in order to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and to determine optimum equipment functioning.
Prepare and maintain records detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance.
Repair, replace, and clean equipment and components such as circuit breakers, brushes, and commutators.
Open and close switches to isolate defective relays; then perform adjustments or repairs.
Analyze test data in order to diagnose malfunctions, to determine performance characteristics of systems, and to evaluate effects of system modifications.
Notify facility personnel of equipment shutdowns.
Test insulators and bushings of equipment by inducing voltage across insulation, testing current, and calculating insulation loss.
Construct, test, maintain, and repair substation relay and control systems.
Disconnect voltage regulators, bolts, and screws, and connect replacement regulators to high-voltage lines.
Schedule and supervise the construction and testing of special devices and the implementation of unique monitoring or control systems.
Run signal quality and connectivity tests for individual cables, and record results.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Maintain inventories of spare parts for all equipment, requisitioning parts as necessary.
Schedule and supervise splicing or termination of cables in color-code order.
Test oil in circuit breakers and transformers for dielectric strength, refilling oil periodically.
Set forms and pour concrete footings for installation of heavy equipment.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Prepare and maintain records detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance.
Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel in order to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and to determine optimum equipment functioning.
Inspect and test equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or ammeters.
Construct, test, maintain, and repair substation relay and control systems.
Notify facility personnel of equipment shutdowns.
Analyze test data in order to diagnose malfunctions, to determine performance characteristics of systems, and to evaluate effects of system modifications.
Repair, replace, and clean equipment and components such as circuit breakers, brushes, and commutators.
Run signal quality and connectivity tests for individual cables, and record results.
Open and close switches to isolate defective relays; then perform adjustments or repairs.
Schedule and supervise the construction and testing of special devices and the implementation of unique monitoring or control systems.
Test insulators and bushings of equipment by inducing voltage across insulation, testing current, and calculating insulation loss.
Disconnect voltage regulators, bolts, and screws, and connect replacement regulators to high-voltage lines.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Maintain inventories of spare parts for all equipment, requisitioning parts as necessary.
Schedule and supervise splicing or termination of cables in color-code order.
Test oil in circuit breakers and transformers for dielectric strength, refilling oil periodically.
Set forms and pour concrete footings for installation of heavy equipment.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Inspect and test equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or ammeters.
Repair, replace, and clean equipment and components such as circuit breakers, brushes, and commutators.
Analyze test data in order to diagnose malfunctions, to determine performance characteristics of systems, and to evaluate effects of system modifications.
Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel in order to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and to determine optimum equipment functioning.
Prepare and maintain records detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance.
Schedule and supervise the construction and testing of special devices and the implementation of unique monitoring or control systems.
Test insulators and bushings of equipment by inducing voltage across insulation, testing current, and calculating insulation loss.
Disconnect voltage regulators, bolts, and screws, and connect replacement regulators to high-voltage lines.
Notify facility personnel of equipment shutdowns.
Construct, test, maintain, and repair substation relay and control systems.
Open and close switches to isolate defective relays; then perform adjustments or repairs.
Run signal quality and connectivity tests for individual cables, and record results.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Schedule and supervise splicing or termination of cables in color-code order.
Test oil in circuit breakers and transformers for dielectric strength, refilling oil periodically.
Maintain inventories of spare parts for all equipment, requisitioning parts as necessary.
Set forms and pour concrete footings for installation of heavy equipment.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Test insulators and bushings of equipment by inducing voltage across insulation, testing current, and calculating insulation loss.
Analyze test data in order to diagnose malfunctions, to determine performance characteristics of systems, and to evaluate effects of system modifications.
Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel in order to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and to determine optimum equipment functioning.
Repair, replace, and clean equipment and components such as circuit breakers, brushes, and commutators.
Schedule and supervise the construction and testing of special devices and the implementation of unique monitoring or control systems.
Notify facility personnel of equipment shutdowns.
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.
Disconnect voltage regulators, bolts, and screws, and connect replacement regulators to high-voltage lines.
Run signal quality and connectivity tests for individual cables, and record results.
Open and close switches to isolate defective relays; then perform adjustments or repairs.
Construct, test, maintain, and repair substation relay and control systems.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Maintain inventories of spare parts for all equipment, requisitioning parts as necessary.
Test oil in circuit breakers and transformers for dielectric strength, refilling oil periodically.
Schedule and supervise splicing or termination of cables in color-code order.
Set forms and pour concrete footings for installation of heavy equipment.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Inspect and test equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or ammeters.
Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel in order to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and to determine optimum equipment functioning.
Open and close switches to isolate defective relays; then perform adjustments or repairs.
Notify facility personnel of equipment shutdowns.
Repair, replace, and clean equipment and components such as circuit breakers, brushes, and commutators.
Run signal quality and connectivity tests for individual cables, and record results.
Test insulators and bushings of equipment by inducing voltage across insulation, testing current, and calculating insulation loss.
Analyze test data in order to diagnose malfunctions, to determine performance characteristics of systems, and to evaluate effects of system modifications.
Prepare and maintain records detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance.
Construct, test, maintain, and repair substation relay and control systems.
Disconnect voltage regulators, bolts, and screws, and connect replacement regulators to high-voltage lines.
Schedule and supervise the construction and testing of special devices and the implementation of unique monitoring or control systems.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Schedule and supervise splicing or termination of cables in color-code order.
Test oil in circuit breakers and transformers for dielectric strength, refilling oil periodically.
Maintain inventories of spare parts for all equipment, requisitioning parts as necessary.
Set forms and pour concrete footings for installation of heavy equipment.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Disconnect voltage regulators, bolts, and screws, and connect replacement regulators to high-voltage lines.
Test insulators and bushings of equipment by inducing voltage across insulation, testing current, and calculating insulation loss.
Construct, test, maintain, and repair substation relay and control systems.
Run signal quality and connectivity tests for individual cables, and record results.
Open and close switches to isolate defective relays; then perform adjustments or repairs.
Notify facility personnel of equipment shutdowns.
Schedule and supervise the construction and testing of special devices and the implementation of unique monitoring or control systems.
Repair, replace, and clean equipment and components such as circuit breakers, brushes, and commutators.
Prepare and maintain records detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance.
Analyze test data in order to diagnose malfunctions, to determine performance characteristics of systems, and to evaluate effects of system modifications.
Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel in order to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and to determine optimum equipment functioning.
Inspect and test equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or ammeters.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Test oil in circuit breakers and transformers for dielectric strength, refilling oil periodically.
Schedule and supervise splicing or termination of cables in color-code order.
Set forms and pour concrete footings for installation of heavy equipment.
Maintain inventories of spare parts for all equipment, requisitioning parts as necessary.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Inspect and test equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or ammeters.
Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel in order to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and to determine optimum equipment functioning.
Analyze test data in order to diagnose malfunctions, to determine performance characteristics of systems, and to evaluate effects of system modifications.
Open and close switches to isolate defective relays; then perform adjustments or repairs.
Prepare and maintain records detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance.
Run signal quality and connectivity tests for individual cables, and record results.
Notify facility personnel of equipment shutdowns.
Construct, test, maintain, and repair substation relay and control systems.
Repair, replace, and clean equipment and components such as circuit breakers, brushes, and commutators.
Disconnect voltage regulators, bolts, and screws, and connect replacement regulators to high-voltage lines.
Schedule and supervise the construction and testing of special devices and the implementation of unique monitoring or control systems.
Test insulators and bushings of equipment by inducing voltage across insulation, testing current, and calculating insulation loss.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Schedule and supervise splicing or termination of cables in color-code order.
Test oil in circuit breakers and transformers for dielectric strength, refilling oil periodically.
Maintain inventories of spare parts for all equipment, requisitioning parts as necessary.
Set forms and pour concrete footings for installation of heavy equipment.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Schedule and supervise the construction and testing of special devices and the implementation of unique monitoring or control systems.
Disconnect voltage regulators, bolts, and screws, and connect replacement regulators to high-voltage lines.
Test insulators and bushings of equipment by inducing voltage across insulation, testing current, and calculating insulation loss.
Run signal quality and connectivity tests for individual cables, and record results.
Construct, test, maintain, and repair substation relay and control systems.
Open and close switches to isolate defective relays; then perform adjustments or repairs.
Repair, replace, and clean equipment and components such as circuit breakers, brushes, and commutators.
Analyze test data in order to diagnose malfunctions, to determine performance characteristics of systems, and to evaluate effects of system modifications.
Notify facility personnel of equipment shutdowns.
Prepare and maintain records detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance.
Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel in order to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and to determine optimum equipment functioning.
Inspect and test equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or ammeters.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Set forms and pour concrete footings for installation of heavy equipment.
Test oil in circuit breakers and transformers for dielectric strength, refilling oil periodically.
Schedule and supervise splicing or termination of cables in color-code order.
Maintain inventories of spare parts for all equipment, requisitioning parts as necessary.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-On-the-Job Training-
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree