Description

1) Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.

2) Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.

3) Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.

4) Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.

5) Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.

6) Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.

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Desired Skills & Experience

To be successful in their trade, electricians need: good communication and reading skills an aptitude for mathematics mechanical ability, strength and manual dexterity the ability to distinguish colours to work with colour-coded wiring the ability to plan and organize the ability to work at heights the ability to use proper lifting techniques for weights up to 25 kilograms the ability to get along well with co-workers the ability to coach and mentor the willingness to keep up with new developments in the field the ability to create new ways of completing tasks the ability to do very precise work

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