Job Description:

• 1) Inspects and tests electric current-converting and distribution equipment in attended or unattended substations to verify operating efficiency and accuracy of equipment: Examines transformers, oil switches, fuses, lighting arresters, voltage regulators, and related equipment, and tests circuitry, using standard electrical testing apparatus, to verify that new equipment is correctly installed and wired.

• 2) Inspects automatic supervisory-controls in unattended stations to verify their performance of supervisory functions, according to specifications and cumulative station-operation records.

• 3) Performs acceptance and performance tests under direction of engineering personnel to evaluate performance of new and operating equipment.

• 4) Calculates average and peak load conditions of station from electric recording instrument data and compiles report of load conditions and test results for equipment performance evaluation and system planning purposes.

• 5) Repairs or replaces blown fuses and defective switches or wires.

• 6) Opens switches to deenergize station circuitry and distribution lines preparatory to repairs by maintenance workers or linecrews.

• 7) May control operation of attended station in absence of regular operator.

• 8) May patrol power lines.

• 9) When inspecting unattended substations, may be designated Substation Inspector, Automatic.