Power system electricians – NOC : 7243

Unit Group

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.

Example Titles

apprentice power system electrician

power electrician

power station electrician

power system electrician

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Main duties

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.

Employment requirements

Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Completion of a four-year apprenticeship program for power system electricians
or
A combination of over 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 Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Additional information

Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Classified elsewhere

Electrical mechanics (7333)
Electrical power line and cable workers (7244)
Electricians (except industrial and power system) (7241)
Industrial electricians (7242)
Supervisors of power system electricians (in 7202 Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations )