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Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay Electrical and Electronics Repairers

  • Manufacturing

Tasks

What tasks do Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay Electrical and Electronics Repairers perform?

  • 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.

  • 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.


Knowledge

What do Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay Electrical and Electronics Repairers need to know?

  • 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.


Skills

What skills do Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay Electrical and Electronics Repairers need?

  • Critical Thinking

    Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

  • Equipment Maintenance

    Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

  • Repairing

    Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.



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