Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
SOC Code: 49-2095 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $79,851 | $102,211 | $124,592 | $146,952 |
| Salinas, CA | $83,637 | $104,582 | $125,549 | $146,494 |
| Yuba City, CA | $79,664 | $101,067 | $122,491 | $143,894 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $78,291 | $99,757 | $121,243 | $142,709 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $79,581 | $100,360 | $121,118 | $141,898 |
| Merced, CA | $79,102 | $99,882 | $120,682 | $141,461 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $75,130 | $97,136 | $119,122 | $141,128 |
| Napa, CA | $77,542 | $98,488 | $119,454 | $140,400 |
| Vallejo, CA | $75,774 | $97,261 | $118,726 | $140,213 |
| North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $76,981 | $97,926 | $118,872 | $139,818 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 3.8 | |
| Equipment Maintenance | 3.6 | |
| Repairing | 3.6 | |
| Troubleshooting | 3.5 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.4 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.2 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.2 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.1 | |
| Active Listening | 3.1 | |
| Speaking | 3.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | 4.3 |
| Mathematics | 3.9 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3.9 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.9 |
| English Language | 3.8 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.7 |
| Design | 3.7 |
| Physics | 3.5 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Some college | 50.3% |
| Associate's degree | 27.9% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 11.2% |
| High school diploma | 8.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 2.4% |
Typical 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.
- Analyze test data to diagnose malfunctions, to determine performance characteristics of systems, or to evaluate effects of system modifications.
- Repair, replace, and clean equipment and components such as circuit breakers, brushes, and commutators.
- Run signal quality and connectivity tests for individual cables, and record results.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Autodesk AutoCAD Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Windows Microsoft Word Fluke Corporation FlukeView Forms Megger PowerDB OMICRON Test Universe Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software Web browser software
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