Substation Electrical Repairer

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Ideal for those passionate about ensuring reliable power and electrical safety.
Play a crucial role in maintaining the backbone of our electrical infrastructure.
Solve complex electrical puzzles using advanced testing tools and schematics.

💰 Earn $98K-$134K

📚 Vocational Training

⏱️ 12–24 MONTH TRAINING

📈 0.8% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

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

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.
Analyze test data to diagnose malfunctions, to determine performance characteristics of systems, or to evaluate effects of system modifications.
Open and close switches to isolate defective relays, performing adjustments or repairs.

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Minimum Education

Vocational Training

Career Prospects

Steady (Staying constant (within 1%))

Training Time

1 to 2 years

Job Openings

2,100 Annually

Median Earnings

$113,050 in California

$96,600 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Using data or completing tasks
Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Repairing
Speaking
Troubleshooting

You value 🙏

Having support
Having freedom
Job security

Deep Dive

Substation Electrical Repairer

Explore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.

Pathways to this Career

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Associate's Degree

An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-3 years

Vocational School

A vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.

🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years

Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years

Apprenticeship

An apprenticeship typically offers a combination of hands-on training and classroom instruction, leading to practical skills, industry-specific knowledge, and the potential for long-term employment in a specific trade or profession.

🎓 Paid Work

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-5 years