[Core] [79% incumbents] Inspect and test equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or ammeters.
  DWAs: Inspect equipment to locate or identify electrical problems. | Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.

[Core] [79% incumbents] Prepare and maintain records detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance.
  DWAs: Document operational activities. | Maintain repair or maintenance records.

[Core] [79% incumbents] Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and to determine optimum equipment functioning.
  DWAs: Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs.

[Core] [79% incumbents] Analyze test data to diagnose malfunctions, to determine performance characteristics of systems, or to evaluate effects of system modifications.
  DWAs: Analyze test or performance data to assess equipment operation.

[Core] [79% incumbents] Open and close switches to isolate defective relays, performing adjustments or repairs.
  DWAs: Control power supply connections. | Repair electrical circuits or wiring.

[Core] [79% incumbents] Run signal quality and connectivity tests for individual cables, and record results.
  DWAs: Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning. | Document test results.

[Core] [79% incumbents] Maintain inventories of spare parts for all equipment, requisitioning parts as necessary.
  DWAs: Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. | Order materials, supplies, or equipment.

[Supplemental] [79% incumbents] Test insulators and bushings of equipment by inducing voltage across insulation, testing current, and calculating insulation loss.
  DWAs: Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning.

[Supplemental] [79% incumbents] Schedule and supervise the construction and testing of special devices and the implementation of unique monitoring or control systems.
  DWAs: Schedule repair, installation or maintenance activities. | Supervise employees.

[Supplemental] [79% incumbents] Schedule and supervise splicing or termination of cables in color-code order.
  DWAs: Schedule repair, installation or maintenance activities. | Supervise employees.

[Supplemental] [79% incumbents] Disconnect voltage regulators, bolts, and screws, and connect replacement regulators to high-voltage lines.
  DWAs: Connect electrical components or equipment.

[Core] [78% incumbents] Repair, replace, and clean equipment and components such as circuit breakers, brushes, and commutators.
  DWAs: Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order. | Repair electrical components.

[Supplemental] [78% incumbents] Construct, test, maintain, and repair substation relay and control systems.
  DWAs: Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning. | Repair electronic equipment.

[Supplemental] [78% incumbents] Test oil in circuit breakers and transformers for dielectric strength, refilling oil periodically.
  DWAs: Test fluids to identify contamination or other problems.

[Core] [77% incumbents] Notify facility personnel of equipment shutdowns.
  DWAs: Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities.

[EMERGING:New] Calibrate instruments, such as transmitters.

[EMERGING:New] Use drones for inspection of high-voltage lines and other hard-to-reach equipment.

--- SKILLS ---
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.75 lvl:3.38) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Writing (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Science (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Mathematics (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Mechanical (imp:4.30 lvl:5.47) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Mathematics (imp:3.92 lvl:4.74) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Engineering and Technology (imp:3.91 lvl:4.46) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.87 lvl:4.08) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  English Language (imp:3.81 lvl:3.81) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.73 lvl:4.14) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Design (imp:3.73 lvl:4.06) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Physics (imp:3.54 lvl:4.23) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Building and Construction (imp:3.43 lvl:4.02) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Education and Training (imp:3.24 lvl:3.62) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Telecommunications (imp:2.94 lvl:3.25) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.81 lvl:3.33) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Administration and Management (imp:2.72 lvl:3.04) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Administrative (imp:2.65 lvl:2.36) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Law and Government (imp:2.59 lvl:2.47) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Chemistry (imp:2.57 lvl:2.89) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Psychology (imp:2.57 lvl:2.84) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.56 lvl:2.27) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Production and Processing (imp:2.46 lvl:2.31) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Transportation (imp:2.13 lvl:2.16) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.92 lvl:1.57) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Communications and Media (imp:1.79 lvl:1.39) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.73 lvl:1.55) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Geography (imp:1.70 lvl:1.14) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.67 lvl:1.04) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.58 lvl:0.96) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Biology (imp:1.51 lvl:1.09) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Foreign Language (imp:1.17) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.15) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.13) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  History and Archeology (imp:1.11) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Food Production (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Fine Arts (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.25) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.75 lvl:3.25) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.62 lvl:3.50) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Information Ordering (imp:3.50 lvl:3.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Control Precision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Written Expression (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Visualization (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Far Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Speech Recognition (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Originality (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Number Facility (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Depth Perception (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Time Sharing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Reaction Time (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Response Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Static Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Rate Control (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:2.25) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Night Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.62 lvl:1.12) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:4.41 lvl:6.04) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.36 lvl:4.11) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.32 lvl:5.27) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.28 lvl:4.66) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Getting Information (imp:4.25 lvl:3.67) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.18 lvl:4.81) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.09 lvl:5.08) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.04 lvl:4.04) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.98 lvl:3.90) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.94 lvl:4.84) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Working with Computers (imp:3.93 lvl:3.49) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.91 lvl:4.70) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Processing Information (imp:3.85 lvl:4.23) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.83 lvl:3.84) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.83 lvl:4.05) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.61 lvl:4.86) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.45 lvl:4.58) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.44 lvl:3.83) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:3.41 lvl:3.49) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.40 lvl:5.05) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.40 lvl:4.27) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.37 lvl:2.92) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.25 lvl:3.41) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.21 lvl:3.61) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.10 lvl:3.42) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.09 lvl:2.84) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.02 lvl:3.11) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.95 lvl:3.17) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.80 lvl:3.35) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.80 lvl:2.51) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.72 lvl:2.86) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.69 lvl:2.75) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.68 lvl:2.57) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.51 lvl:2.28) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.47 lvl:2.57) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.47 lvl:2.06) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.45 lvl:1.92) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.04 lvl:1.64) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:1.65 lvl:1.00) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.60 lvl:0.93) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.46 lvl:0.56) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.70) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:2.62) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:1.89) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.86) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.64) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.61) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.47) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Control (imp:1.40) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.21) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Cautiousness (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Adaptability (imp:0.94) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Cooperation (imp:0.75) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Innovation (imp:0.72) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Sincerity (imp:0.50) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Initiative (imp:0.49) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.31) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Optimism (imp:0.22) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation (imp:0.02) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Humility (imp:-0.04) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.05) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Empathy (imp:-0.08) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Troubleshooting (imp:3.50 lvl:4.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.88 lvl:2.25) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Operation and Control (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Instructing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Negotiation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Persuasion (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Installation (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 20,720
  annual_median    : $103,020
  annual_pct10     : $65,730
  annual_pct25     : $81,860
  annual_pct75     : $118,870
  annual_pct90     : $129,920
  annual_mean      : $100,760
  hourly_median    : $49.53

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Oregon ($131,050)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($37,360)
  dispersion_ratio : 3.508x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (49 total) ---
  Utilities                                emp:   13,280  median: $ 105,750
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    3,480  median: $ 101,390
  Construction                             emp:    1,280  median: $  81,130
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      950  median: $  98,400
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      570  median: $  61,930
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      560  median: $  95,030
  Manufacturing                            emp:      180  median: $  69,750
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      170  median: $ 122,040
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      150  median: $  60,130
  Educational Services                     emp:       50  median: $  75,820

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (10 total) ---
  Utilities                                emp:   13,280  median: $ 105,750
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    3,480  median: $ 101,390
  Construction                             emp:    1,280  median: $  81,130
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      950  median: $  98,400
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      570  median: $  61,930
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      560  median: $  95,030
  Manufacturing                            emp:      180  median: $  69,750
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      170  median: $ 122,040
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      150  median: $  60,130
  Educational Services                     emp:       50  median: $  75,820

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matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T22:53:20.915738Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Hydro-Québec's electricity transmission system (similarity: 0.3248)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydro-Qu%C3%A9bec's_electricity_transmission_system
  QID: Q3538027
  Extract: Hydro-Québec's electricity transmission system is an international electric power transmission system centred in Quebec, Canada. The system pioneered the use of very high voltage 735-kilovolt (kV) alternating current (AC) power lines that link the population centres of Montreal and Quebec City to di

  Title: Matahina Power Station (similarity: 0.3656)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matahina_Power_Station
  QID: Q61448288
  Extract: The Matahina power station is a hydroelectric power facility in Bay of Plenty in New Zealand on the Rangitaiki River downstream of the Aniwhenua Power Station. The river was dammed to form Lake Matahina from which water is drawn and diverted through the power station before being discharged back int

  Title: Electronics technician (United States Navy) (similarity: 0.4211)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronics_technician_(United_States_Navy)
  QID: Q5358483
  Extract: The United States Navy job rating of electronics technician (ET) is a designation given by the Bureau of Naval Personnel (BUPERS) to enlisted members who satisfactorily complete initial Electronics Technician "A" school training.

  Title: Biomedical equipment technician (similarity: 0.3137)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biomedical_equipment_technician
  QID: Q55605490
  Extract: A biomedical equipment technician (BMET) is an electro-mechanical technician that assembles, configures, maintains, and repairs medical equipment. In healthcare environments, BMETs often work with or officiate as a biomedical and/or clinical engineer, since the career field has no legal distinction 

  Title: Instrument mechanic (similarity: 0.1556)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instrument_mechanic
  QID: Q6041858
  Extract: Instrument mechanics in engineering are tradesmen who specialize in installing, troubleshooting, and repairing instrumentation, automation and control systems. The term "Instrument Mechanic" came about because it was a combination of light mechanical and specialised instrumentation skills. The term 

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : High confidence due to detailed O*NET data with specific work activities, skills, and task descriptions. BLS wage data provides current market intelligence, and the specialized nature of powerhouse/substation work is well-documented in the occupation description and related roles.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T00:19:04.093877+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,844
tokens_output        : 4,890
cost_usd             : $0.055476
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match exists for this specialized electrical repair occupation. The closest semantic neighbors focus on specific power facilities (Matahina Power Station) or transmission systems rather than the repair technicians who maintain them.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Electrical and electronics repairers for powerhouse, substation, and relay systems are specialized technicians who inspect, test, repair, and maintain critical electrical equipment in power generation facilities and electrical distribution systems. These professionals ensure the reliable operation of electrical infrastructure by troubleshooting complex equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and documenting all repair activities according to strict safety protocols. Their work is essential for maintaining electrical grid stability and preventing power outages that could affect thousands of customers.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves inspecting and testing electrical equipment using wiring diagrams and specialized testing devices to identify malfunctions or defects in generators, transformers, and relay systems. They prepare detailed maintenance records, consult technical manuals and schematics to troubleshoot equipment problems, and analyze test data to diagnose system performance issues. Much of their time is spent opening and closing switches to isolate defective components, running signal quality tests on cables, and maintaining inventories of spare parts for critical equipment. They may also schedule and supervise construction of special monitoring devices or coordinate cable splicing activities while ensuring all work meets strict safety standards.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess strong mechanical aptitude combined with high attention to detail and methodical problem-solving abilities, as evidenced by the high importance of mechanical knowledge (4.3/5.5) and critical thinking skills (3.8/3.4). The realistic work orientation (RIASEC R:7.00) indicates they enjoy hands-on technical work and prefer structured environments with clear procedures. Success requires exceptional dependability and cautiousness given the high-stakes nature of electrical infrastructure work. Those who thrive typically have strong near vision and finger dexterity for precision work, along with excellent reading comprehension skills to interpret complex technical documentation and safety protocols.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry into this field typically requires a post-secondary certificate (50.3% of workers) in electrical technology, electronics, or related technical field, often from a community college or technical institute. An associate's degree (27.9% of workers) in electrical engineering technology or electronics provides additional preparation. Most employers also require completion of an apprenticeship program or extensive on-the-job training to learn specific equipment and safety procedures. Prior military experience in electronics maintenance or related electrical trades experience can substitute for formal education in some cases.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement often leads to supervisory roles overseeing maintenance teams, specialized positions in system design and engineering support, or transition to power plant operations roles such as power distributors and dispatchers. Experienced technicians may become trainers for apprenticeship programs, move into electrical engineering technician positions, or advance to facility management roles. Some pursue additional education to become electrical engineers or transition to consulting roles with equipment manufacturers or utility companies.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 20,720 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $103,020 (BLS OEWS May 2025), representing strong compensation for technical work requiring medium preparation. Wages range from $65,730 at the 10th percentile to $129,920 at the 90th percentile, with significant geographic variation from $37,360 in Puerto Rico to $131,050 in Oregon (3.51x ratio). Employment is heavily concentrated in the utilities sector (13,280 workers) followed by government (3,480 workers), reflecting the critical infrastructure focus of this work. The aging electrical grid infrastructure and increasing complexity of power systems suggest stable demand, though total employment may be constrained by industry consolidation and automation of routine monitoring tasks.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Automation poses moderate risk to routine monitoring and data collection activities, with emerging technology including drone inspections for high-voltage equipment reducing need for some manual inspection tasks. However, the core work activities of repairing complex electrical equipment (4.4/6.0 importance) and troubleshooting unique system failures require human expertise, critical thinking, and manual dexterity that are difficult to automate. The high importance of problem sensitivity and decision-making in unpredictable failure scenarios suggests continued need for skilled human technicians.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share identical top transferable skills in equipment maintenance (3.6/4.0), repairing (3.6/4.0), and troubleshooting (3.5/4.0) with similar skill importance and level ratings.
    data: Equipment Maintenance (3.6/4.0)
    data: Repairing (3.6/4.0)
    data: Troubleshooting (3.5/4.0)
  [knowledge_overlap] Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians (17-3023.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both occupations require strong mechanical knowledge, engineering and technology expertise, and computers and electronics knowledge as core competencies for electrical system work.
    data: Mechanical knowledge (4.3/5.5)
    data: Engineering and Technology (3.9/4.5)
    data: Computers and Electronics (3.7/4.1)
  [career_pathway] Power Distributors and Dispatchers (51-8012.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Power distribution and dispatch represents a natural career progression for experienced powerhouse technicians who understand electrical grid operations and want to move from field repair to system operations.
    data: Both work in utilities sector
    data: Related to electrical grid operations
    data: Listed as Primary-Long related occupation
  [riasec_cluster] Electricians (47-2111.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations share the realistic work orientation focused on hands-on electrical work, though electricians work more broadly across construction and maintenance rather than specialized power infrastructure.
    data: Realistic work orientation
    data: Electrical systems focus
    data: Hands-on repair work
  [task_similarity] Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers (49-2092.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve repairing and maintaining electronic equipment as their primary work activity, with similar importance ratings for equipment inspection and troubleshooting.
    data: Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (4.4/6.0)
    data: Inspecting Equipment (4.3/5.3)
    data: Equipment maintenance skills
  [transferable_skill] Calibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations require quality control analysis skills and precision measurement work, with calibration being an emerging task area for powerhouse technicians.
    data: Quality Control Analysis (3.2/3.2)
    data: Emerging task: calibrate instruments
    data: Precision measurement work
  [job_zone] Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (51-8021.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations require Job Zone 3 medium preparation and work in power generation facilities, though stationary engineers focus more on mechanical systems while electrical repairers focus on electrical systems.
    data: Job Zone 3
    data: Power generation facility work
    data: Equipment maintenance focus
  [wage_band] Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door (49-9012.00) — confidence:low
    reasoning: Both occupations involve specialized technical repair work requiring similar skill levels and likely fall within comparable wage ranges for skilled maintenance technicians.
    data: Specialized repair work
    data: Similar skill requirements
    data: Technical maintenance focus

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['powerhouse', 'substation', 'relay', 'electrical equipment', 'generating station', 'power generation', 'electrical infrastructure', 'utility maintenance']
  exclude_keywords : ['commercial', 'industrial', 'transportation', 'motor repair', 'appliance']
  title_patterns   : ['powerhouse repairer', 'substation technician', 'relay technician', 'electrical maintenance', 'power plant electrician']
  common_variations: ['electrical repairer', 'electronics technician', 'power equipment technician', 'substation electrician', 'relay specialist', 'generating station mechanic', 'utility technician', 'electrical maintenance mechanic']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['equipment', 'tendency', 'others', 'electrical', 'control', 'activities', 'principles', 'repair', 'power', 'test', 'maintenance', 'problems', 'monitoring', 'includes', 'materials', 'objects', 'ideas', 'performance', 'performing', 'procedures']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
equipment                  52  0.01868  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  dwas:19%  inference:17%
tendency                   42  0.01509  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01365  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
electrical                 25  0.00898  inference            inference:60%  dwas:32%  onet_dimensions:8%
control                    17  0.00611  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:71%  onet_tasks:12%  wikipedia:12%
activities                 17  0.00611  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:53%  dwas:24%  inference:24%
principles                 16  0.00575  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
repair                     15  0.00539  dwas                 dwas:47%  inference:27%  onet_tasks:13%
power                      15  0.00539  wikipedia            wikipedia:47%  inference:47%  dwas:7%
test                       14  0.00503  dwas                 dwas:50%  onet_tasks:36%  inference:14%
maintenance                13  0.00467  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:31%  dwas:31%  inference:31%
problems                   13  0.00467  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:69%  dwas:15%  onet_tasks:8%
monitoring                 12  0.00431  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:25%  onet_tasks:8%
includes                   12  0.00431  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
materials                  12  0.00431  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  dwas:17%
objects                    12  0.00431  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
ideas                      11  0.00395  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performance                10  0.00359  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  onet_tasks:10%  dwas:10%
performing                 10  0.00359  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:10%  inference:10%
procedures                 10  0.00359  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
techniques                 10  0.00359  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
technical                  10  0.00359  inference            inference:60%  onet_dimensions:30%  dwas:10%
body                       10  0.00359  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                10  0.00359  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
devices                     9  0.00323  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  onet_tasks:22%  inference:22%
problem                     9  0.00323  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
mechanical                  9  0.00323  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  wikipedia:22%  inference:22%
standards                   9  0.00323  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
human                       9  0.00323  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
resources                   9  0.00323  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00323  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
engineering                 8  0.00287  inference            inference:38%  onet_dimensions:25%  wikipedia:25%
quality                     8  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  inference:12%
needs                       8  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                  8  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
management                  8  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
needed                      8  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  dwas:12%
events                      8  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
actions                     8  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%