Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
The short answer
This job is less likely to change much. Most of the work is the kind AI can't help with. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 12,479 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second least exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. Most of what it involves isn't the kind of work AI can take over.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with a small part of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second least exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
This job is in the second least exposed fifth of New York jobs for AI exposure. The tasks below show why: most of what it involves is work AI can't simply take over.
AI can help with or automate about 13% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
AI could do much of this on its own
Record meter readings and installation data on meter cards, work orders, or field service orders, or enter data into hand-held computers.
AI could do much of this on its own
Report hazardous field situations and damaged or missing meters.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Advise customers on proper installation of valves or regulators and related equipment.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Calibrate instrumentation, such as meters, gauges, and regulators, for pressure, temperature, flow, and level.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Install, inspect and test electric meters, relays, and power sources to detect causes of malfunctions and inaccuracies, using hand tools and testing equipment.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Test valves and regulators for leaks and accurate temperature and pressure settings, using precision testing equipment.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Turn meters on or off to establish or close service.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Shut off service and notify repair crews when major repairs are required, such as the replacement of underground pipes or wiring.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Jobs you could switch to
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What the move takes
Usually requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus long-term on-the-job training.
Getting ready typically takes one to two years.
Skills you already have
- Mechanical
- Public Safety and Security
- Oral Comprehension
- Near Vision
- Engineering and Technology
New skills to build
- Chemistry
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