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Is being a substation electrical repairer a good fit for you?

Inspects, tests and repairs electrical equipment in power stations and substations. Keeps the power supply safe and reliable.

What the work involves

  • Inspects and tests equipment and circuits for faults, using wiring diagrams and electrical meters.
  • Prepares and keeps records of tests, repairs and maintenance.
  • Checks manuals, diagrams and engineers to solve equipment problems and get the best performance.
  • Analyses test data to find faults, see how systems perform and judge the effects of changes.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onStrong. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousSome. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingStrong. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.

How much training it needs

Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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