| Top Tasks (Specific duties and responsibilities of this job.) |
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| 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. |
| Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel in order to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and to determine optimum equipment functioning. |
| Notify facility personnel of equipment shutdowns. |
| Open and close switches to isolate defective relays; then perform adjustments or repairs. |
| Prepare and maintain records detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance. |
| Analyze test data in order to diagnose malfunctions, to determine performance characteristics of systems, and to evaluate effects of system modifications. |
| Repair, replace, and clean equipment and components such as circuit breakers, brushes, and commutators. |
| Test insulators and bushings of equipment by inducing voltage across insulation, testing current, and calculating insulation loss. |
| Disconnect voltage regulators, bolts, and screws, and connect replacement regulators to high-voltage lines. |
| Top Skills used in this Job |
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| 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. |
| Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
| Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools. |
| 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. |
| Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
| Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
| Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. |
| Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
| Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
