| Job Title |
Substation Inspector |
| Job Description |
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. Inspects Automatic
Supervisory-controls In Unattended Stations To Verify Their
Performance Of Supervisory Functions, According To
Specifications And Cumulative Station-operation Records.
Performs Acceptance And Performance Tests Under Direction Of
Engineering Personnel To Evaluate Performance Of New And
Operating Equipment. 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. Repairs Or
Replaces Blown Fuses And Defective Switches Or Wires. Opens
Switches To Deenergize Station Circuitry And Distribution Lines
Preparatory To Repairs By Maintenance Workers Or Linecrews. May
Control Operation Of Attended Station In Absence Of Regular
Operator. May Patrol Power Lines [electric Power Line Examiner
(utilities)]. When Inspecting Unattended Substations, May Be
Designated Substation Inspector, Automatic (utilities).
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