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Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
Description
Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.
Common Tasks
- 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 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, performing adjustments or repairs.
Required Education
Postsecondary non-degree award
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in California was $40.47 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $31.74 and $50.11 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in California was $84,184.38 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $66,020.62 and $104,219.12 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 1,900 people in California during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 5.3% in the number of jobs in California for this occupation, bringing to total number to 2,000.
By 2024, in California, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $41.00 with the median annual salary reaching $85,297.
