| Job Title |
Regulator Inspector |
| Job Description |
Inspects, Tests, And Maintains Voltage Regulators And
Auxiliary Equipment That Control Line Voltage Within Specified
Range: Tightens Connections And Replaces Defective Regulator
Parts, Such As Motor Controls, Fuses, Or Capacitors. Observes
Readings And Calculates Line-drop Compensator Settings Which
Allow For Resistance And Reactance Voltage Drops In Primary
Feeder And Main Circuits. Adjusts Line-drop Compensators And
Reads Meters To Sustain Voltage Within Specified Range. Computes
Electrical Characteristics, Such As Impedance, Power Factor, And
Phase Angle. Oils Moving Parts Of Regulator And Changes Oil In
Motor-bearing Housings. Files Contact Points To Remove Carbon
And Provide Smooth Surface For Electrical Contact. Clips
Voltmeter To Regulator And Records Voltage On Inspection Report.
Sends Defective Motors And Parts To Repair Department. May Make
Voltmeter And Ammeter Tests On Transmission Lines And Auxiliary
Equipment. Compiles Service Report Indicating Parts Replaced And
Corrections Made In Voltage Range And Transformer Ratios. May
Order Replacement Parts To Replenish Inventories. May Set
Regulator To Deliver Specified Constant Voltage Before Removing
Motor For Repair To Avoid Interruption To Service.
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