electrical engineering technician

Education

• College / CEGEP

Work setting

• Office
• On-site customer service
• Various locations
• Dispatching

Tasks

• Install equipment
• Interpret blueprints or other instructions to plan methods or sequences of operation
• Maintain equipment
• Read blueprints or other instructions to determine work requirements
• Service equipment
• Test power equipment and systems
• Assist in design, development and testing
• Assist in preparing estimates, schedules, specifications and reports
• Assist in inspecting, testing and adjusting electronic components
• Calibrate electronic equipment and instruments
• Conduct safety training programs
• Collect and compile operational or experimental data
• Conduct or supervise the installation, commissioning, and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems
• Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems
• Complete work orders, test and maintenance reports
• Read blueprints and electrical schematics

Communication protocols

• SNMP

Analytical techniques

• Thermal analysis

Equipment and machinery experience

• Voltage regulators
• High voltage equipment

Type of industry experience

• Electrical utilities

Service experience

• Security

Area of specialization

• Testing
• Installation
• Operations or production
• Repair
• Troubleshooting

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Dependability
• Dedication

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• Day