Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, & Relay

Code: 49-2095.00
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Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
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Industry Outlook
Bright Outlook
Active demand across the UK workforce

Role Overview & What They Do

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

Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)

Electrical and Instrumentation Technician (E and I Technician) Electrical Technician Instrument and Control Technician (I and C Technician) Instrumentation and Control Technician (I and C Technician) Relay Technician Substation Electrician Substation Mechanic Substation Technician Substation Wireman Wireman

Daily Duties & On-The-Job 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.

Technology, Tools & Software Stack

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Analytical or scientific software
Fluke Corporation FlukeView Forms OMICRON Test Universe
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook

Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Basic Skills
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem reading work related information
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Engineering and Technology
mechanical product and service development
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics physics
Safety and Government
public safety and security
Arts and Humanities
English language
Verbal
listen and understand what people say communicate by speaking
Hand and Finger Use
keep your arm or hand steady put together small parts with your fingers
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen order or arrange things

Personality & Work Styles

Top Interest: Realistic

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

Key Work Styles:
Cautiousness Attention to Detail Dependability Integrity Intellectual Curiosity Stress Tolerance

Frequently Asked Questions About Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, & Relay

Salaries for a Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, & Relay vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.

Most employers hiring for a Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, & Relay in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.

Essential skills and tooling for a Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, & Relay include: Microsoft Excel, Fluke Corporation FlukeView Forms, OMICRON Test Universe, Microsoft Outlook. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.

Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, & Relay is classified as a Bright Outlook occupation in the UK, experiencing rapid growth and numerous annual employment openings across both public and private sectors.

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