Job Description:

• 1) Maintains pressure in oil-filled and gas-filled cables used to transmit high-voltage electricity: Computes amount of oil or gas required for given section of cable, using standard specifications.

• 2) Pumps oil or gas into cable until specified pressure is attained.

• 3) Installs relay used to control pressure inside cables.

• 4) Attaches temporary reservoirs to ends of cable to maintain pressure during installation of cable.

• 5) Tests cables with manual pressure gauges.

• 6) Reports cable sheath defects and joint failure for repair.