Industrial Electricians
Other titles : apprentice marine electrician, diesel electrician - railway, electric signal repairer - railway, electrical repairer, crane maintenance
Details
Description :
Industrial electricians install, maintain, test, troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical equipment and associated electrical and electronic controls. They are employed by electrical contractors and maintenance departments of factories, plants, mines, shipyards and other industrial establishments.
Main duties :
- read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations;
- install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fibre-optic and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components;
- test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance;
- maintain, repair, install and test switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators and reactors;
- maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors, generators, alternators, industrial storage batteries and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems;
- troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial, electrical and electronic control systems and other related devices;
- conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records;
- may install, maintain and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices.
Regions where this career
has the best propspects:
- Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- Nord-du-Québec
- Côte-Nord
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Training
Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS)
Automated Systems Electromechanics
Program length: 2 years
Program Objectives
Acquire the knowledge, ability and attitude necessary to assure functioning and maintenance of automated production equipment all the while respecting quality and technological changes, troubleshooting, repairing different systems and parts, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical and electronic circuits, working in different companies that use automated systems.
Where this program is available
Diploma of College Studies (DCS)
Industrial Electronics Technology
Program length : 3 years
Program Objective
The key tasks for industrial electronics technologists are troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and installation and equiment set-up. In collaboration with engineers, industrial electronics technologists participate in the design or modification of automated systemes or electric installations. Industrial electronics technologists are also responsible for purchasing materials while staying within budget limits.
Where this program is available
More information
Pour une carrière en or : tes perspectives d'emploi dans l'industrie minière (in french only).