Power Electrician Overview
This analysis describes the work of Power Electricians who install, maintain and
operate electrical apparatus in generating and converter stations, substations and
o n
powerlines. This equipment is used to generate, transmit, distribute, and convert
electricity.
Power Electricians install, maintain and repair power generators, power converters
and power transformers. They are also responsible for ensuring that circuit
b r e a k e r s ,
disconnects, distribution apparatus, metering, protection equipment, and associated
auxiliary equipment are in safe, reliable operating condition.
To fulfill their job responsibilities, Power El... Complete Description
- Reads/interprets prints, and manuals.
- Installs/removes and maintains rotating machines.
- Troubleshoots.
- Uses basic electrical, electronic, and digital devices and circuits.
- Installs/removes and maintains control, protection, and monitoring systems.
- Participates in workplace health and safety practices.
- Analyzes system requirements.
- Installs/removes and maintains high-voltage equipment.
- Communicates on the job.
- Plans and organizes project requirements.
- restraint systems gloves,
- compressors,
- computerized pipe-bender,
- rubber blankets,
- bench-grinder/buffer,
- fire extinguishers,
- eye/hearing/foot protection,
- drill,
- self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA),
- blowers,
- Air tools,
- Hot sticks,
- chop-saw,
- angle grinder,
- other personal safety gear
- rubber gloves(low/high-voltage)
- electric impact-wrench,
- fall-arrest
- drill press,
- electric jackhammer,
for Manitoba, Winnipeg [change]
General Wage
- Average - $26.33
- Minimum - $13.05
- Maximum - $40.46