Electrical & Electronics Repairer
Also called: Relay Technician, Substation Electrician, Substation Technician, Wireman
Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.
What does an Electrical & Electronics Repairer do?
- 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.
How to become an Electrical & Electronics Repairer
Training: A certificate after high school or an associate's degree or other 2-year degree. Employees in these careers need one or two years of training. Both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers may be needed. An apprenticeship program may be a good choice for these careers.
Skills you'll use
Is it a fit for you?
- Cautiousness
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Intellectual Curiosity
Tools and technology
Questions people ask
How much does an Electrical & Electronics Repairer make?
About $84,890 a year at the U.S. median. Most earn between $50,750 and $116,810. Pay depends on the state, the employer and experience.
How long does it take to become an Electrical & Electronics Repairer?
Employees in these careers need one or two years of training. Both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers may be needed. An apprenticeship program may be a good choice for these careers.
Do you need a college degree to be an Electrical & Electronics Repairer?
No four-year degree is needed. A certificate after high school or an associate's degree or other 2-year degree.
Is Electrical & Electronics Repairer a good career to get into?
O*NET lists it as a Bright Outlook career: it's expected to grow quickly or have lots of openings in the next few years.
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