What does a substation maintenance engineer do?

A Substation Maintenance Engineer is responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable operation of electrical substations. Their duties include inspecting, testing, repairing, and maintaining equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, and protective relays. They play a critical role in preventing outages and minimizing downtime by identifying potential issues before they lead to equipment failures. Substation Maintenance Engineers also document maintenance activities and may assist in upgrading or installing new equipment in substations.