Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay Go Back to List Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Computer aided design CAD software

Tasks
	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 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, performing adjustments or repairs.
	Prepare and maintain records detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance.
	Analyze test data to diagnose malfunctions, to determine performance characteristics of systems, or to evaluate effects of system modifications.
	Test insulators and bushings of equipment by inducing voltage across insulation, testing current, and calculating insulation loss.
	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.

Skills
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
	Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
	Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
	Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Knowledge
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
	Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
	Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
	Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $95,471.00 $45.90  $32.69  $37.94 - $52.74  Bridgeport/Stamford $85,810.00 $41.26  $25.82  $27.56 - $55.02  Hartford $87,372.00 $42.00  $30.51  $37.29 - $50.78

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   17   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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