AI Assistant for 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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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Inspect and test equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or ammeters.(Core task)
  • 2Prepare and maintain records detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance.(Core task)
  • 3Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and to determine optimum equipment functioning.(Core task)
  • 4Analyze test data to diagnose malfunctions, to determine performance characteristics of systems, or to evaluate effects of system modifications.(Core task)
  • 5Open and close switches to isolate defective relays, performing adjustments or repairs.(Core task)
  • 6Notify facility personnel of equipment shutdowns.(Core task)
  • 7Repair, replace, and clean equipment and components such as circuit breakers, brushes, and commutators.(Core task)
  • 8Run signal quality and connectivity tests for individual cables, and record results.(Core task)
  • 9Maintain inventories of spare parts for all equipment, requisitioning parts as necessary.(Core task)
  • 10Construct, test, maintain, and repair substation relay and control systems.

Top Skills Required

Critical Thinking
Equipment Maintenance
Repairing
Troubleshooting
Reading Comprehension
Operations Monitoring
Quality Control Analysis
Active Listening
Speaking
Complex Problem Solving

Knowledge Areas

MechanicalMathematicsEngineering and TechnologyPublic Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageComputers and ElectronicsDesignPhysics

Technology & Tools Used

In-Demand Technologies

Autodesk AutoCADMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft Word

Other Tools

Fluke Corporation FlukeView FormsMegger PowerDBOMICRON Test UniverseSupervisory control and data acquisition SCADA softwareWeb browser software

Daily Work Activities

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Getting Information
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Documenting/Recording Information

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