Power Equipment Installation and Maintenance Worker (Power Company)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Technical and operational role at power companies involving the installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of transmission and distribution equipment to support safe and stable power supply.
Description
Power equipment installation and maintenance workers at power companies install transmission and distribution equipment such as transformers, distribution panels, switchgear, overhead lines, and underground cables, and perform maintenance tasks including regular inspections, restoration during abnormalities, and replacement of deteriorated parts. Since they handle high-voltage electricity, strict safety management is required, and multiple people carry out the work using aerial work platforms and cranes. They also create work records and inspection reports, and comply with procedures based on laws, regulations, and company rules. It is important to maintain and improve technical skills through training and qualification renewals.
Future Outlook
With the introduction of renewable energy and the expansion of smart grids, there is stable demand for the renewal and maintenance of transmission and distribution equipment. The adoption of predictive maintenance technologies using IoT and AI is progressing, and demand for technicians with digital skills is expected to increase.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Eager to improve / High attention to detail / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Business Trips / Nighttime Emergency / Outdoor Work / Shift / Team Work
Career Path
Junior Worker → Senior Worker → Group Leader (Leader) → Maintenance Manager → Technical Instructor → Chief Electrical Engineer
Required Skills
Handling of High-Voltage and Extra-High-Voltage Equipment / Power Equipment Installation and Inspection / Safety Management / Tool Operation / Work Report and Record Creation
Recommended Skills
CAD (Electrical Drawings) / Infrared Thermography Inspection / Insulation Diagnosis / PLC Configuration / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is essential to avoid missing minor abnormalities. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Motivation to learn is important to adapt to updates in power equipment technology and safety standards. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical endurance is required for heavy equipment operation and high-altitude work. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to quickly identify the cause of equipment failures and respond is necessary. |
| Stress Tolerance | Due to emergency responses such as power outage restorations, which can be stressful. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | There is a lot of collaborative work involving multiple people, and teamwork contributes to safety. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Work is primarily based on regulations and manuals, and creative thinking is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex mathematical analysis is minimal. |
Related Qualifications
- Aerial Work Platform Operation Training
- Crane Operator (Small Mobile Type)
- First-Class Electrician
- Oxygen Deficiency Hazard Work Supervisor
- Second-Class Electrician
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