Switching Control Equipment Repairer
かいへいせいぎょききしゅうりこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Switching control equipment repairers are technical professionals who inspect, repair, and maintain electrical control equipment such as switchgear used in distribution boards and control panels.
Description
Switching control equipment repairers perform inspections, fault diagnosis, repairs, and adjustments on electrical control equipment such as switchgear, breakers, contactors, and relays used in distribution boards and control panels. They ensure safe and stable operation through on-site disassembly and assembly of equipment, contact cleaning, coil and spring replacement, insulation resistance measurement, etc. They read electrical circuit diagrams, conduct tests in compliance with manufacturers and standards (JIS/IEC), and handle rapid fault recovery during regular maintenance or emergency responses.
Future Outlook
With the aging of power infrastructure, demand for equipment maintenance and predictive maintenance is expected to continue increasing. As automation and IoT advance, acquiring remote monitoring skills will become important.
Personality Traits
Good team player / Meticulous / Problem-solving oriented / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Emergency Response / Maintenance Tasks / On-site Work / Shift Work
Career Path
Field Worker → Maintenance Team Leader → Quality Control → Equipment Maintenance Engineer → Technical Instructor
Required Skills
Disassembly and Assembly of Electrical Equipment / Electrical Circuit Knowledge / Electrical Drawing Interpretation / Maintenance and Repair Techniques / Measuring Instrument Operation
Recommended Skills
High-Voltage Equipment Inspection / PLC Programming / Safety Standards Knowledge / Welding and Metalworking Techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because attention to detail is required to not miss minor defects. |
| Problem Solving | Because the ability to identify complex fault causes and repair them is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there is a lot of routine work, creative thinking is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Electrical Work Engaged Person
- Second-Class Electrician
- Third-Class Electrical Chief Engineer
Aliases
- Control Panel Repairer
- Switchgear Repairer
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