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Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in operating and maintaining electrical and mechanical equipment at electrical substation used to control flow of current through transmission lines: directs switching operations to drop station voltage load under low frequency conditions in order to determine loss of generator sources, and to resynchronize transmission lines after power separation during emergencies. Inspects equipment, such as control and meter boards, relays, circuit breakers, and transformer lines to ensure operating efficiency. Records instrument readings at designated intervals and completes daily and monthly reports to indicate data, such as current loads, voltage loads, outages, and inspections. Performs other duties as described under supervisor.

Electrician Supervisor Substation

Supervises and coordinates activities of electrician, substation engaged in installing and repairing circuit breakers, transformers, and other electrical equipment in substation of power system: examines workers' tools and equipment and installed safety devices, such as hoses and blankets. Directs workers to de-energize lines and equipment and to post warning signs. Inspects completed work and directs workers to restore electrical service. Trains workers in installation and repair of electrical equipment. May supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in erecting transmission towers and structural framework of substation line supervisor. Performs other duties as described under supervisor.

Operator Substation

Controls equipment, such as current converters, voltage transformers, and circuit breakers, that regulate flow of electricity through substation of electric power system and over distribution lines to consumers. : Records readings of switchboard instruments to compile data concerning quantities of electric power used for substation operation and amounts distributed from station. Communicates with load dispatcher to report amount of electricity received into substation, and to receive switching instructions. Observes switchboard instruments to detect indications of line disturbances, such as grounded, shorted, or open circuits. Pulls circuit breaker switch or pushes buttons to interrupt flow of current in disturbed line preparatory to repair, and to connect alternate circuit to carry load of deenergized lines. Records temperature of transformers at specified intervals. May inspect equipment, such as transformers, pumps, fans, batteries, and circuit breakers to detect defects. May calculate average and peak load conditions from electric recording instrument data and compile periodic report of load variations for system planning purposes. May locate and replace defective fuses and switches, using test lamp and hand tools. May control several remote-controlled substations from central station switchboard.

Substation Operator

Electrician Substation

Inspects, tests, and maintains substation electrical equipment, such as oil circuit breakers and transformers: inspects and tests equipment to detect malfunctioning and determine resistance and load, using voltmeter and ammeter. Tests insulators and bushings of equipment for power leakage by imposing specified voltage on insulation through testing apparatus and calculating insulation loss. Tests oil in circuit breakers and transformers for dielectric strength transformer tester. Repairs or rebuilds oil circuit breakers, transformers, and lightning arrestors by replacing worn parts. Disconnects voltage regulators for removal by other workers by loosening bolts and screws and connects replacement regulator to high-voltage line. Periodically replenishes oil in circuit breakers and transformers not needing repair. Inspects switches before repairing or replacing equipment to ensure power cutoffs. Does not repair electrical machinery, such as generators and converters electrician, powerhouse. May set forms and pour concrete footings for heavy equipment installation. May paint, repair, and maintain substation buildings.

Substation Inspector

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. When inspecting unattended substations, may be designated substation inspector, automatic.

Substation Inspector Automatic

Substation Operator Apprentice

Performs duties as described under apprentice.

Substation Operator Helper

Assists substation operator in controlling flow of electricity through transmission lines, and in operation of equipment for converting direct current into alternating current: performs other duties as described under helper. May record gauge and meter readings. May clean and lubricate auxiliary equipment, such as rotary converters, transformers, blowers, and circuit breakers.

Gas Substation Operator

Controls operation of steam, gas, or electric-motor-driven compressor to maintain specified pressures on high and low pressure mains dispensing gas from gasholders: observes pressure gauges to determine consumption rate variations and turns knobs or switches to regulate pressures. Opens valves to allow gas to flow into and out of compressors. Reads gas meters and records amount of gas received and dispensed from holders. May clean, lubricate, and adjust compressors, using handtools. May regulate gas governors to maintain specified pressure pressure controller.

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