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Under the supervision of Journeyman Electricians, or with guidance from Journeyman Electricians, Apprentices are involved with the following tasks:
-Reads and interprets drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations.
-Tests electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
-Installs, examines, replaces or repairs AC/DC Motors and Drives, PLC's, 480V power, 120V control circuits, 4160-volt switchgear, transformers, motors, starters, relays and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical controls.
-Installs, examines, replaces or repairs electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fibre-optic and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components.
-Performs preventive maintenance inspections and testing of various electrical systems (including power distribution equipment).
-Sizes and installs electrical circuits including panels, wire size and type, conduit, protective devices, switches, and related equipment needed to comply with the CEC and/or NEC.
-Quickly repairs electrical failures and replace parts where production time is frequently affected.
-Corrects wiring and connections on machinery controls where incorrect applications could cause damage and hazardous conditions.
-Fabricates, installs and/or runs conduit, 3-Phase work, motor terminations, control and instrument troubleshooting and panel work.
-Works on systems operating at 240 Volts, 480 Volts wye, 480 Volts delta, 4160 volt switchgear, transformers and motors by following electrical drawings and using test instruments such as a voltmeters, ammeters and PCs.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- 4th Period Apprentice
- 1st Period Apprentice
- 2nd Period Apprentice
- 3rd Period Apprentice
Specific Skills
- Troubleshoot and isolate faults
- Test and measure voltage, loads, ground faults integrity of circuits
- Splice, join and connect wires
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications
- Install, replace and repair electrical controls and panel boxes
Work Location Information
- Various locations
Type of Establishment/Work Setting Experience
- Industrial
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Physically demanding
Security and Safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
Major Work Area
- Maintenance
- Construction
Work Site Environment
- Confined spaces
- Outdoors
- At heights
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