Occupation Information for Electrical and Electronics Rep... United States

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Typical education needed for entry:Postsecondary certificate

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation:Less than 5 years work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation:1 to 12 months on-the-job training

• 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.
• Notify facility personnel of equipment shutdowns.
• Construct, test, maintain, and repair substation relay and control systems.
• Test insulators and bushings of equipment by inducing voltage across insulation, testing current, and calculating insulation loss.
• Repair, replace, and clean equipment and components such as circuit breakers, brushes, and commutators.
• Schedule and supervise the construction and testing of special devices and the implementation of unique monitoring or control systems.

Tools:

• Adjustable wrenches
• Ammeters
• Locking pliers
• Ohmmeters
• Voltage or current meters

Technology:

• Analytical or scientific software
• Compliance software
• Computer aided design CAD software
• Electronic mail software
• Industrial control software

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