Skills Power System Electrician in Canada

Find out what skills you typically need to work as a power system electrician in Canada. These skills are applicable to all Power system electricians (NOC 7243).

Expertise

People working in this occupation usually apply the following skill set.

  • Install and maintain transformers and other power distribution equipment
  • Install and maintain equipment and apparatus in powerhouses
  • Inspect and test electrical equipment and apparatus
  • Troubleshoot and locate faults
  • Repair or replace faulty equipment and apparatus

Skills and knowledge

The following skills and knowledge are usually required in this occupation.

Working with Technological Equipment and Machinery

Working with technical equipment, instruments, machinery and other systems.
  • Installing and Setting-Up Technical Infrastructure
    • Coordinating the installation and integration of interconnected computer-based systems.

Operating and Repairing Equipment, Machinery and Vehicles

Working with and/or repairing vehicles, machinery or stationary equipment.
  • Mechanical Installing, Maintaining and Repairing
    • Installing equipment or machines and/or using tools and devices to maintain and repair them.

Analysis

Examining and evaluating information.
  • Analyzing Information
    • Examining data or facts to determine appropriate actions or recommendations.
  • Inspecting and Testing
    • Examining and investigating problems, sites or objects to ensure compliance with safety standards, laws or regulations.

Information Handling

Creating and using systems for the storage and retrieval of knowledge and data.
  • Processing Information
    • Inputting, recording, transcribing and updating data using electronic or manual information systems.

Engineering and Technology

Knowledge related to the design, building, use or repair of machinery, equipment, systems, and structures.
  • Electricity (Electrical and Electronics)
    • Knowledge of the design, techniques and tools applied in electronic and electrical applications.
  • Mechanics and Machinery
    • Knowledge of machines, equipment and tools including their design, uses, repair and maintenance.

Law and Public Safety

Knowledge related to the provision and enforcement of laws and regulations that safeguard the effective functioning of a democratic society.
  • Public Safety and Security
    • Knowledge of public safety and security operations and systems, of policy, regulations and procedures for the protection of people, data and property.
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