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Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair · SOC 49-2095
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$103,020
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
2,100
Proj. Annual Openings
20,720
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure0.7%
Top Skills
1.Critical Thinking
2.Equipment Maintenance
3.Repairing
4.Troubleshooting
5.Reading Comprehension
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.
Common titles: Electrical and Instrumentation Technician (E and I Technician), Electrical Technician, Instrument and Control Technician (I and C Technician), Instrumentation and Control Technician (I and C Technician), Relay Technician, Substation Electrician
Representative Tasks
- •Inspect and test equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or ammeters.
- •Prepare and maintain records detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance.
- •Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and to determine optimum equipment functioning.
- •Analyze test data to diagnose malfunctions, to determine performance characteristics of systems, or to evaluate effects of system modifications.
- •Open and close switches to isolate defective relays, performing adjustments or repairs.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
- •Inspect equipment to locate or identify electrical problems.
- •Document operational activities.
- •Maintain repair or maintenance records.
- •Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs.
Tools & Technologies
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
1.9%
Avg AI Exposure
3
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Outlook | Average | 24% Bright |
| Median Salary | $103,020 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |