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Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

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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Median pay

$100,940
Median annual pay for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

5.5%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

2,000
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

23,400
Estimated U.S. employment for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+1,300
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

Postsecondary nondegree award
Typical additional preparation: Less than 5 years of related work experience; Moderate-term on-the-job training.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Critical Thinking
  2. 2Reading Comprehension
  3. 3Active Listening
  4. 4Speaking
  5. 5Monitoring
  6. 6Active Learning

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Mechanical
  2. 2Mathematics
  3. 3Engineering and Technology
  4. 4Public Safety and Security
  5. 5English Language
  6. 6Computers and Electronics

Abilities

  1. 1Near Vision
  2. 2Arm-Hand Steadiness
  3. 3Oral Comprehension
  4. 4Problem Sensitivity
  5. 5Oral Expression
  6. 6Written Comprehension

Career interests

  1. 1Realistic
  2. 2Conventional
  3. 3Investigative
  4. 4Enterprising
  5. 5Social
  6. 6Artistic

Work styles

  1. 1Attention to Detail
  2. 2Dependability
  3. 3Cautiousness
  4. 4Integrity
  5. 5Intellectual Curiosity
  6. 6Stress Tolerance

Work activities

  1. 1Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  2. 2Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  3. 3Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  4. 4Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  5. 5Getting Information
  6. 6Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Work context

  1. 1Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  2. 2Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  3. 3Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  4. 4Contact With Others
  5. 5Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  6. 6Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

Representative tasks

  • 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.

Software and tools

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Sources

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