Job Description:

• 1) Inspects, tests, and maintains substation electrical equipment, such as oil circuit breakers and transformers: Inspects and tests equipment to detect malfunctioning and determine resistance and load, using voltmeter and ammeter.

• 2) Tests insulators and bushings of equipment for power leakage by imposing specified voltage on insulation through testing apparatus and calculating insulation loss.

• 3) Tests oil in circuit breakers and transformers for dielectric strength.

• 4) May set forms and pour concrete footings for heavy equipment installation.

• 5) May paint, repair, and maintain substation buildings.