Hands-on
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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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- 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.
- 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.
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Interests involved in this work
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7.0 / 7
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Skills to explore
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Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
2017-07
Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
2017-07
Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
2017-07
Troubleshooting
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
2017-07
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
2017-07
Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
2017-07
Quality Control Analysis
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
2017-07
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.
2017-07
Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
2017-07
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
2017-07
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Source preparation category: Job Zone 3 of 5 · 2017-07. This category describes typical preparation, not your eligibility.
Related study fields
Source crosswalk connections are research leads, not required qualifications.
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician →
Power Plant Technology/Technician →
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General →
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other →
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O*NET-SOC code 49-2095.00 · Database 31.0 · Retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Dates on individual observations describe their source periods.
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