WH240 Electrical Technician

Skills, interests and qualities

 •        Good practical skills

•        Strong problem solving skills

•        Understanding of technical manuals and engineering diagrams

•        Good communication skills

•        The ability to work quickly under pressure and to deadlines

•        The initiative to work on your own or as part of a team

•        Knowledge of health and safety issues.

 RESPONSIBILIES/ ACCOUTABILITIES:

 • Inspect, maintain repair and overhaul electromechanical and solid state electrical equipment, using a variety of electrical test equipment, meters, powered and non-powered tools and equipment.

• Install new electrical and electronic equipment and electrical wiring according to the National Electrical Code and company electrical standards.

• Maintain and repair electrical and electronic systems for Project facilities and equipment.

• Perform high voltage switching and operate generators in support of operations.

• Work safely and cooperatively with co-workers and the public.

• Cut and remove trees, branched and brush in close proximity to energized power lines.

• Lead a work party in performing maintenance or repair work.

• Other related incidental work as needed.

• Comply with and practice proper equipment clearance procedures.

• Perform all work in compliance with applicable codes, standards, safety and environment regulations.

• Responsible for station lockout/tagout procedures as mandated by company policy. General Qualifications

SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:

• Methods, equipment and materials used in the electrical trade.

• General knowledge of health, safety and environmental regulations.

• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Basic First Aid procedures.

• Principles of electronic theory as applied to electrical and electronic circuits, wiring and electrical equipment used in power generation .

• Theory of operation and use of Programmable Logic Control (PLC) units and other computer based equipment.

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.

• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

• Work from blueprints, shop drawings and sketches.

• Work independently with little direction.

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

• Install, including programming, and troubleshooting PLC based equipment.