What it pays
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Half of all Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay in the U.S. earn more than $103,020 a year — the middle 80% land between $65,730 and $129,920. About 20,720 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Craft and related trades workers earn about ₹16,825 a month on average — around ₹2.0 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$103,020typical pay / year
20,720people in this work
$129,920+top 10% earn
₹2.0 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Move1
Test electrical systems and components
+Test the substation protection panels, CT and VT circuits, breakers and grounding continuity at Bay 3 today,…
Test electrical systems and components
+Test the substation protection panels, CT and VT circuits, breakers and grounding continuity at Bay 3 today, record insulation resistance, trip and close coil timing, and flag any reading outside spec before leaving site at 16:30.
The tools that do the workOMICRON Test Universejob descriptionsO*NET
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Fixing1
Repair electrical equipment and relays
+Restore service to switchgear in Transformer Yard B by replacing the failed relay module, calibrating its…
Repair electrical equipment and relays
+Restore service to switchgear in Transformer Yard B by replacing the failed relay module, calibrating its pick-up and timing values, then verify relay operation with a functional trip test and update the safety tag before returning to control.
The tools that do the workWiring diagramsOMICRON Test Universejob descriptionsO*NET
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Keeping the record1
Prepare and maintain records of tests and repairs
+Compile the day's test sheets and repair notes for Substation 7 into the asset maintenance file, enter…
Prepare and maintain records of tests and repairs
+Compile the day's test sheets and repair notes for Substation 7 into the asset maintenance file, enter measured values and pass/fail results, attach photographs of faults, and circulate the completed record to Engineering and Compliance by 17:00.
The tools that do the workMegger PowerDBjob descriptionsO*NET
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The daily work16
Inspect facility sites
+Walk every substation on the morning schedule, record visible defects and clearances against the site…
Inspect facility sites
+Walk every substation on the morning schedule, record visible defects and clearances against the site inspection checklist, photograph any oil leaks or corrosion, note GPS location, and send the completed inspection report to Operations and Asset Manager by 1600 today.
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Adjust engineering designs
+Update the single-line diagrams and relay layout to reflect the field changes at Bay 3, mark required…
Adjust engineering designs
+Update the single-line diagrams and relay layout to reflect the field changes at Bay 3, mark required clearance changes and cable reroutes, attach rationale and cost estimate, then submit the revised design to Senior Engineer for review before Thursday 1700.
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Ensure compliance with safety legislation
+Audit three substations against the current safety code checklist, log any nonconformances with photographic…
Ensure compliance with safety legislation
+Audit three substations against the current safety code checklist, log any nonconformances with photographic evidence and risk rating, propose immediate mitigations for high risks, and email the compliance packet to Safety Manager by next Monday.
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Engineering processes
+Run the commissioning sequence for transformer protection, capture the sequence times and trip confirmations,…
Engineering processes
+Run the commissioning sequence for transformer protection, capture the sequence times and trip confirmations, document test deviations and tag the control schematic with required updates, then file the process record in the engineering folder tonight.
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Mechanical engineering
+Measure bearing clearances, verify coupling alignment and torque critical fasteners on the motor drive at…
Mechanical engineering
+Measure bearing clearances, verify coupling alignment and torque critical fasteners on the motor drive at Unit 2, log measurements against maintenance limits and raise a work order if any value exceeds tolerance before leaving site.
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Approve engineering design
+Review the proposed relay setting changes, confirm calculations, check grounding and earthing notes, sign off…
Approve engineering design
+Review the proposed relay setting changes, confirm calculations, check grounding and earthing notes, sign off if protection coordination and clearances meet standards, or return with annotated corrections to the Design Engineer by COB Friday.
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Notify facility personnel of equipment shutdowns.
+Tell maintenance, operations and the control room that I will shut down transformer bay 3 and associated…
Notify facility personnel of equipment shutdowns.
+Tell maintenance, operations and the control room that I will shut down transformer bay 3 and associated auxiliary panels for HV relay testing Wednesday at 09:00, list expected outage duration two hours, confirm an on-site safety observer and a cleared hotwork permit first.
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Run signal quality and connectivity tests for individual cables, and record results.
+Run signal quality and continuity tests on cable runs C-12 through C-18, record resistance, capacitance and…
Run signal quality and connectivity tests for individual cables, and record results.
+Run signal quality and continuity tests on cable runs C-12 through C-18, record resistance, capacitance and sheath readings for each conductor, attach the test log with timestamps and technician initials, and flag any failures for re-test before end of shift.
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Test oil in circuit breakers and transformers for dielectric strength, refilling oil periodically.
+Sample dielectric oil from breaker B-2 and transformer T-1 this morning, run dielectric strength and moisture…
Test oil in circuit breakers and transformers for dielectric strength, refilling oil periodically.
+Sample dielectric oil from breaker B-2 and transformer T-1 this morning, run dielectric strength and moisture checks, record results on the equipment log, and refill to operating level if breakdown is below spec then notify engineering for further action.
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Disconnect voltage regulators, bolts, and screws, and connect replacement regulators to high-voltage lines.
+Isolate regulator R-7, remove mounting bolts and disconnect control link, install the new regulator onto the…
Disconnect voltage regulators, bolts, and screws, and connect replacement regulators to high-voltage lines.
+Isolate regulator R-7, remove mounting bolts and disconnect control link, install the new regulator onto the high-voltage tap and torque bolts to spec, then energize and verify tap positions under slow ramp while logging readings and safety witness sign-off.
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Perform maintenance on electrical equipment
+Perform preventive maintenance on switchgear lineup A: clean arc chutes, lubricate operating mechanisms,…
Perform maintenance on electrical equipment
+Perform preventive maintenance on switchgear lineup A: clean arc chutes, lubricate operating mechanisms, inspect contact wear and insulation, update the equipment maintenance record with measurements and any parts replaced, and schedule follow-up tests if tolerances exceed limits.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptions
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Make electrical calculations
+Calculate fault current, conductor ampacity, and relay pickup settings for the 11kV switchroom at Cedar…
Make electrical calculations
+Calculate fault current, conductor ampacity, and relay pickup settings for the 11kV switchroom at Cedar Street substation using the as-built single-line, equipment nameplate data, and last test results; flag any settings that breach the vendor or safety margins.
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Electrical power safety regulations
+Summarise the applicable electrical safety regulations and required clearances for live working at the south…
Electrical power safety regulations
+Summarise the applicable electrical safety regulations and required clearances for live working at the south yard, reference the site single-line and the latest incident report, and produce a one-page checklist for the crew before night shift.
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Electrical engineering
+Review the proposed busbar upgrade at North Ridge substation, calculate short-circuit duty, thermal rise and…
Electrical engineering
+Review the proposed busbar upgrade at North Ridge substation, calculate short-circuit duty, thermal rise and required clearances from the provided wiring diagrams and nameplate data, and list design changes that avoid re-rating upstream breakers.
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Engineering principles
+Explain the core engineering principles governing transformer inrush, load sharing and earthing for the…
Engineering principles
+Explain the core engineering principles governing transformer inrush, load sharing and earthing for the apprentice intake, using the site substation single-line and two recent fault events as examples and noting practical inspection points.
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Create AutoCAD drawings
+Produce updated layout drawings for the new control cubicle at West Park substation showing mounting…
Create AutoCAD drawings
+Produce updated layout drawings for the new control cubicle at West Park substation showing mounting positions, cable routes, conduit entries and clearance zones based on yesterday’s field measurements and the existing plant drawing.
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