Power System Electrician jobs Canada

7243 - Power System Electricians

Power system electricians install, maintain, test and repair electrical power generation, transmission and distribution system equipment and apparatus. They are employed by electric power generation, transmission and distribution companies.

Tasks

Install and maintain electrical power distribution equipment such as transformers, generators, voltage regulators, switches, circuit breakers, capacitors, inductors, and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems
Install and maintain electrical equipment and apparatus in generating stations or powerhouses
Inspect and test installed electrical equipment and apparatus to locate electrical faults and check their operation, using volt meters, ammeters and other electrical test instruments and equipment
Repair or replace faulty electrical equipment and apparatus
Complete test and maintenance reports.

Specialisations

apprentice power system electrician
power electrician
power station electrician
power system electrician

Minimum Requirements

Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Completion of a four-year apprenticeship program for power system electricians
or
A combination of up to four years of work experience in the trade and some college or industry courses in electrical technology is usually required.
Trade certification is available, but voluntary, in Manitoba, Alberta, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and the Yukon.

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