Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay in Battle Creek, Michigan
Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.
Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay on average make:
$101,920 ($49.00/hour).
The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
12
and by 2029 that number is projected to:
decrease to 11.
We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
1 every year.
The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a certificate or other credential.
The typical training needed after hire is:
long-term on-the-job training.
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Other Job Titles
Apparatus Lineman, Corrosion Control Fitter, Corrosion Technician, Electrical and Instrumentation Technician (E and I Technician), Electrical Maintenance Mechanic, Electrical Technician, Field Electronics Tech (Field Electronics Technician), Gear Technician, Generating Station Mechanic, Generator Mechanic
Technology/Skills
Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Windows
Tools Used
Adjustable hand wrenches, Adjustable pin spanner wrenches, Alternating current AC electric welders, Analog ohmmeters, Bearing pullers, Bench ammeters, Bench drills, Bench vises, Bench voltmeters, Clamp ammeters
Tasks
- 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.
- Prepare and maintain records detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance.
Personality
Attention to Detail, Analytical Thinking, Cooperation, Dependability, Integrity, Adaptability/Flexibility, Initiative, Persistence, Stress Tolerance, Independence
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