How do they match: Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay

  • Test Technician

  • Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.

  • Test insulators and bushings of equipment by inducing voltage across insulation, testing current, and calculating insulation loss.
  • Test oil in circuit breakers and transformers for dielectric strength, refilling oil periodically.
  • Analyze test data to diagnose malfunctions, to determine performance characteristics of systems, or to evaluate effects of system modifications.
  • 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.
  • Prepare and maintain records detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance.
  • Run signal quality and connectivity tests for individual cables, and record results.
  • Schedule and supervise the construction and testing of special devices and the implementation of unique monitoring or control systems.

  • Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning.
  • Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
  • Test fluids to identify contamination or other problems.
  • Analyze test or performance data to assess equipment operation.
  • Document test results.