ONET Occupations » 49-2095.00

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay

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

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.45)
  2. Use my brain - Data (4.43)
  3. Repair - Things (4.37)
  4. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.12)
  5. Consult - People (4.07)
  6. Create, innovate, invent - Data (4.04)
  7. Follow through, get things done - People (3.90)
  8. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (3.89)
  9. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (3.89)
  10. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.80)
  11. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (3.79)
  12. Listen - People (3.75)
  13. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.74)
  14. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.63)
  15. Use my intuition - Data (3.63)
  16. Organize, classify - Data (3.63)
  17. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.63)
  18. Communicate well, in person - People (3.63)
  19. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.61)
  20. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (3.61)
  21. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.55)
  22. Construct - Things (3.51)
  23. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (3.51)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Critical Thinking (3.62)
  2. Reading Comprehension (3.50)
  3. Equipment Maintenance (3.50)
  4. Repairing (3.50)
  1. Oral Comprehension (3.75)
  2. Oral Expression (3.63)
  3. Problem Sensitivity (3.63)
  4. Information Ordering (3.63)
  5. Near Vision (3.63)
  6. Written Comprehension (3.50)
  7. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.49)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.45)
  3. Analytical Thinking (4.43)
  4. Independence (4.22)
  5. Initiative (4.16)
  6. Stress Tolerance (4.14)
  7. Self Control (4.08)
  8. Innovation (4.04)
  9. Cooperation (4.00)
  10. Integrity (3.93)
  11. Persistence (3.90)
  12. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.90)
  13. Social Orientation (3.80)
  14. Concern for Others (3.74)
  15. Achievement/Effort (3.73)
  16. Leadership (3.61)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (4.37)
  2. Getting Information (4.24)
  3. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.12)
  4. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (4.08)
  5. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.07)
  6. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.07)
  7. Documenting/Recording Information (4.01)
  8. Controlling Machines and Processes (3.89)
  9. Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (3.89)
  10. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.79)
  11. Interacting With Computers (3.79)
  12. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (3.78)
  13. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.78)
  14. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.75)
  15. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.69)
  16. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.64)
  17. Analyzing Data or Information (3.61)
  18. Processing Information (3.60)
  19. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (3.59)
  20. Training and Teaching Others (3.55)
  21. Performing General Physical Activities (3.51)
  22. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.51)
  1. Test Electrical/Electronic Wiring, Equipment, Systems Or Fixtures (4.37)
  2. Analyze Operation Of Malfunctioning Electrical Or Electronic Equipment (4.37)
  3. Test Electronic Or Electrical Circuit Connections (4.37)
  4. Repair Or Replace Electrical Wiring, Circuits, Fixtures, Or Equipment (4.37)
  5. Repair Electrical Transformers (4.37)
  6. Install Or Replace Meters, Regulators, Or Related Measuring Or Control Devices (4.37)
  7. Install Electrical Fixtures Or Components (4.37)
  8. Replace Electronic Components (4.37)
  9. Install/Connect Electrical Equipment To Power Circuit (4.37)
  10. Maintain Electrician's Tools Or Equipment (4.37)
  11. Install Lead-In Wires To Control Boxes And Other Components (4.37)
  12. Read Blueprints (4.24)
  13. Read Schematics (4.24)
  14. Read Tape Measure (4.24)
  15. Read Technical Drawings (4.24)
  16. Understand Service Or Repair Manuals (4.12)
  17. Distinguish Colors (4.12)
  18. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (4.12)
  19. Inspect Transformer For Defects (4.07)
  20. Consult With Managerial Or Supervisory Personnel (4.07)
  21. Use Electrical Or Electronic Test Devices Or Equipment (3.89)
  22. Use Hand Or Power Tools (3.89)
  23. Use Measuring Devices In Construction Or Extraction Work (3.89)
  24. Use Voltmeter, Ammeter, Or Ohmmeter (3.89)
  25. Use Soldering Equipment (3.89)
  26. Use High Voltage Apparatus (3.89)
  27. Solder Electrical Or Electronic Connections Or Components (3.89)
  28. Use Two-Way Radio Or Mobile Phone (3.89)
  29. Perform Safety Inspections In Industrial, Manufacturing Or Repair Setting (3.79)
  30. Clean Equipment Or Machinery (3.78)
  31. Maintain Or Repair Industrial Or Related Equipment/Machinery (3.78)
  32. Repair Or Adjust Measuring Or Control Devices (3.78)
  33. Maintain Or Repair Work Tools Or Equipment (3.78)
  34. Analyze Test Data (3.61)
  35. Test Materials Or Solutions (3.61)
  36. Compute Product Or Materials Test Results (3.60)
  37. Prepare Site Or Surfaces For Concrete Or Masonry Work (3.51)
  38. Maintain Physical Building Or Grounds Of Property (3.51)
  39. Use Basic Carpentry Techniques (3.51)
  40. Use Concrete Fabrication Techniques (3.51)
  41. Paint Walls Or Other Structural Surfaces (3.51)
  42. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (3.51)
  43. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (3.51)