| Power System Electricians (7243) |
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Job titles
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| apprentice power system electrician |
| electrical powerhouse electrician |
| electrical powerhouse electrician - electrical power system |
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Nature of work
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| 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. |
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Fields of interest
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| Making or building things, constructing, doing repairs, and performing installations |
| Working with your hands |
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Main duties
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| Power system electricians perform some or all of the following duties: |
| - 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. |
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Main characteristics of the occupation
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| * Interests |
| * Physical activities |
| * Aptitudes |
| * Environmental conditions |
| * Data, people, things |
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Power System Electricians (7243)
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Employment requirements
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| * Completion of secondary school is usually required. |
* Completion of a four-year apprenticeship program for power system electricians
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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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Skill type
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| Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations |
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Skill level
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| Technical |
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| * Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience. |
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