{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:38:49.952Z","occupation":{"soc":"49-2095.00","title":"Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay","group":"Installation, Maintenance & Repair","sector":"31-33","jobZone":3,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers inspection, testing, repair, and maintenance of electrical and electronic equipment in powerhouse, substation, and relay environments, from supervised entry-level tasks through strategic leadership of facility-wide reliability and workforce development programs.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Wiring diagrams and schematic drawings — read and interpret under direct supervision to support basic inspection tasks in a powerhouse or substation environment.","Ohmmeters, voltmeters, and ammeters — identify and apply correctly under technician guidance to perform initial continuity and voltage checks on low-risk circuits.","Inspection checklists and maintenance logs — complete accurately following established templates to document test results and repair activities on assigned equipment.","Circuit breakers and basic electrical components — clean and visually inspect under supervision to support routine preventive maintenance schedules.","Equipment shutdown notifications — communicate clearly to facility personnel following approved protocols when directed by a senior repairer.","O&M manuals and manufacturer wiring diagrams — locate and reference with guidance to identify correct component specifications during assigned repairs.","Hand tools and basic test instruments — handle safely and store correctly in accordance with facility safety and OSHA standards on a substation job site.","Signal quality and cable connectivity tests — perform on individual cables following step-by-step procedures and record results in designated logs.","Switch isolation procedures — follow written lockout/tagout protocols under supervision to safely open and close switches on identified defective relay circuits.","Spreadsheet and word processing software — use to organize and enter maintenance records and test data as directed by lead technicians."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Wiring diagrams and testing devices — use independently to inspect and test substation and relay circuits, identifying common malfunctions with reduced oversight.","Test data and meter readings — analyze routinely to diagnose equipment malfunctions and document findings using analytical or scientific software tools.","Circuit breakers, brushes, and commutators — repair, replace, and clean with growing independence following manufacturer specifications and facility maintenance schedules.","Relay adjustment and switch isolation procedures — execute accurately to isolate defective relays and restore normal circuit operation in familiar substation configurations.","Maintenance and repair records — prepare and maintain in compliance with facility standards and regulatory requirements using office suite and spreadsheet software.","O&M manuals, schematics, and engineering guidance — consult proactively to resolve moderately complex equipment problems and verify optimum functioning of power systems.","Signal quality and connectivity test results — evaluate against acceptance criteria, identify out-of-tolerance cables, and escalate findings to senior staff when needed.","Equipment performance characteristics — assess by comparing test data against baseline specifications to determine whether system modifications have achieved desired outcomes.","Equipment shutdown notifications and scheduling — coordinate with facility operations personnel to minimize disruption during planned maintenance activities.","Time management and prioritization — apply to balance concurrent maintenance tasks across multiple equipment types in a live powerhouse or relay station environment."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Complex electrical malfunctions in powerhouse, substation, and relay systems — troubleshoot autonomously using full diagnostic workflows, test instruments, and wiring diagrams without supervisory direction.","System modification effects — analyze test data independently to evaluate performance impacts, identify unintended consequences, and recommend corrective action to engineering personnel.","Defective relay circuits — isolate, adjust, and repair with full accountability, applying advanced switch isolation techniques and interpreting multi-system interdependencies.","Non-routine equipment failures — resolve by consulting engineering documentation, applying systems analysis, and integrating knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and physics principles.","Comprehensive maintenance records and compliance documentation — produce and audit to meet regulatory, quality control, and facility standards using compliance and industrial control software.","Cable signal quality programs — design and execute end-to-end, interpreting connectivity test data across full cable runs and presenting results to operations stakeholders.","CAD and analytical software — apply to review engineering designs, validate circuit modifications, and support informed decision-making on high-voltage equipment changes.","Critical safety hazards — identify and assess in live substation and relay environments, applying cautiousness and sound judgment to protect personnel and infrastructure.","Cross-functional troubleshooting sessions — lead by actively listening to operations and engineering personnel and synthesizing information to determine root cause and repair strategy.","Preventive and corrective maintenance programs — manage autonomously across assigned equipment portfolio, tracking schedules, parts, and outcomes using integrated facility software systems."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Facility-wide maintenance and reliability strategy — develop and direct for powerhouse, substation, and relay systems, aligning technical standards with organizational safety and uptime goals.","Competency development programs for junior and mid-level repairers — design and deliver, leveraging apprenticeship and vocational training frameworks to build workforce capability.","Technical standards, wiring diagram libraries, and maintenance procedures — author and govern to ensure consistency, accuracy, and regulatory compliance across all repair activities.","Complex system modifications and capital improvement projects — evaluate from a systems analysis perspective, advising engineering and management on technical risk and feasibility.","Organizational quality control and inspection protocols — establish and continuously improve, using data trends from test records and compliance software to reduce repeat failures.","Cross-departmental equipment shutdown coordination — lead at an organizational level, negotiating outage windows with operations, safety, and management stakeholders to protect grid reliability.","Emerging technologies and industrial control software platforms — assess and champion for adoption, translating technical evaluations into actionable recommendations for executive decision-makers.","Safety culture and critical-thinking practices — model and institutionalize across the maintenance workforce to reduce incident rates in high-voltage powerhouse and substation environments.","Regulatory audits and compliance reviews — lead on behalf of the organization, preparing documentation, coordinating technical staff responses, and resolving findings with oversight agencies.","Organizational troubleshooting knowledge base — curate and expand by capturing lessons learned from non-routine failures, enabling systematic improvement in diagnostic and repair outcomes."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 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