SOC 49-2095.00 · Storage & Grid

Electrical & Electronics Repairer, Powerhouse: $95,270 Median Pay

Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.

Median Annual Wage

$95,270
BLS OES national median for SOC 49-2095.00.

O*NET Job Zone

3 / 5
Long-term on-the-job training

Sector

Storage & Grid
20 alternate job titles · 10 related occupations

1. What They Actually Do

Complete task inventory from O*NET (15 tasks).

  1. Inspect and test equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or ammeters. (Core)
  2. Prepare and maintain records detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance. (Core)
  3. Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and to determine optimum equipment functioning. (Core)
  4. Analyze test data to diagnose malfunctions, to determine performance characteristics of systems, or to evaluate effects of system modifications. (Core)
  5. Open and close switches to isolate defective relays, performing adjustments or repairs. (Core)
  6. Notify facility personnel of equipment shutdowns. (Core)
  7. Repair, replace, and clean equipment and components such as circuit breakers, brushes, and commutators. (Core)
  8. Run signal quality and connectivity tests for individual cables, and record results. (Core)
  9. Maintain inventories of spare parts for all equipment, requisitioning parts as necessary. (Core)
  10. Construct, test, maintain, and repair substation relay and control systems. (Supplemental)
  11. Test insulators and bushings of equipment by inducing voltage across insulation, testing current, and calculating insulation loss. (Supplemental)
  12. Schedule and supervise the construction and testing of special devices and the implementation of unique monitoring or control systems. (Supplemental)
  13. Schedule and supervise splicing or termination of cables in color-code order. (Supplemental)
  14. Test oil in circuit breakers and transformers for dielectric strength, refilling oil periodically. (Supplemental)
  15. Disconnect voltage regulators, bolts, and screws, and connect replacement regulators to high-voltage lines. (Supplemental)

2. Required Competencies

2.1 Skills

Critical Thinking3.75
Repairing3.62
Equipment Maintenance3.62
Troubleshooting3.50
Reading Comprehension3.38
Quality Control Analysis3.25
Operations Monitoring3.25
Complex Problem Solving3.12
Speaking3.12
Active Listening3.12

2.2 Knowledge

Mechanical4.30
Mathematics3.92
Engineering and Technology3.91
Public Safety and Security3.87
English Language3.81
Design3.73
Computers and Electronics3.73
Physics3.54
Building and Construction3.43
Education and Training3.24

2.3 Abilities

Near Vision3.88
Arm-Hand Steadiness3.75
Problem Sensitivity3.75
Oral Comprehension3.75
Oral Expression3.62
Written Comprehension3.62
Information Ordering3.50
Visual Color Discrimination3.25
Control Precision3.25
Finger Dexterity3.25

2.4 Work Styles

Attention to Detail4.71
Analytical Thinking4.61
Cooperation4.43
Dependability4.39
Integrity4.38
Adaptability/Flexibility4.36
Initiative4.33
Stress Tolerance4.19
Persistence4.19
Independence4.17

3. Day-to-Day Work

3.1 Generalized Work Activities

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment4.41
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events4.36
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials4.32
Making Decisions and Solving Problems4.28
Getting Information4.25
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings4.18
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge4.09
Documenting/Recording Information4.04
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards3.98
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment3.94

3.2 Work Context (5-point scale)

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets4.98
Face-to-Face Discussions4.89
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate4.74
Contact With Others4.73
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable4.61
Work With Work Group or Team4.61
Consequence of Error4.55
Physical Proximity4.52
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety4.52
Coordinate or Lead Others4.44

4. Education, Training & Experience

Related Work Experience (Years)

Related Work Experience34.7%
Related Work Experience24.9%
Related Work Experience21.2%
Related Work Experience10.5%
Related Work Experience5.9%
Related Work Experience1.7%

PT

On-Site or In-Plant Training40.4%
On-Site or In-Plant Training16.2%
On-Site or In-Plant Training13.1%
On-Site or In-Plant Training9.2%
On-Site or In-Plant Training8.2%
On-Site or In-Plant Training5.7%

Required Level of Education

Required Level of Education50.3%
Required Level of Education27.9%
Required Level of Education11.2%
Required Level of Education8.2%
Required Level of Education2.4%
Required Level of Education0.0%

OJ

On-the-Job Training53.0%
On-the-Job Training20.9%
On-the-Job Training12.1%
On-the-Job Training10.1%
On-the-Job Training2.7%
On-the-Job Training1.2%

5. Interests (Holland Codes)

Realistic7.00
Conventional5.27
Investigative3.52
Enterprising1.30
Social1.07
Artistic1.00

6. Work Values

Support5.67
Independence5.00
Working Conditions4.17
Relationships3.67
Achievement3.33
Recognition2.33

7. Technology & Tools

Software and tools used by people in this role, per O*NET. “Hot” technologies are flagged by O*NET as 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

8. Also Known As

20 alternate job titles used by employers for this occupation.

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 Inside Wireman Instrument and Control Technician (I and C Technician) Instrumentation and Control Technician (I and C Technician) Instrumentation Fitter Lineman Maintenance Technician Meter Craftsman Meter Technician Motor Room Controller On Site Service Tech (On Site Service Technician)

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Data source: O*NET Database 29.1 (tasks, skills, knowledge, abilities, work activities, work context, education, technology, alternate titles, related occupations); BLS OES (median wage).

Last updated: April 2026.