Description
Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, equipment, and controls; assist engineers with testing, calibration, and modifications; interpret schematics and codes to ensure safe, reliable operation and compliance.
- • Modify, maintain, or repair electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
- • Replace defective electrical components or wiring using hand tools and test instruments.
- • Set up and operate electrical test equipment to diagnose and verify performance of circuits, assemblies, or systems.
- • Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and work orders for assembly, installation, or repair.
- • Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions; coordinate with vendors or manufacturers to obtain parts or technical support.
- • Assemble electrical panels, harnesses, or prototypes using hand tools and measuring instruments.
- • Review plans or shop drawings for adherence to specifications and applicable electrical codes; flag discrepancies.
- • Assemble, test, or maintain control circuits, motor starters, or power distribution components per instructions and standards.
- • Recommend updates to procedures, drawings, or standards based on field conditions or code changes.
- • Maintain logs, test records, and as-built documentation for installations and service activities.
- • Select cables, breakers, sensors, or control hardware to meet functional requirements, under supervision.
- • Assist with material takeoffs, cost and labor estimates, and project schedules.
- • Train or guide operators and maintenance staff on safe and proper equipment use.
- • Lead or support installation, startup, and commissioning of electrical equipment or control systems.
- • Compile service reports and asset records, noting issues found, resources used, and corrective actions taken.
- • Modify wiring, panels, or assemblies to correct functional deviations or implement engineering changes.
- • Integrate PLCs, VFDs, sensors, and HMI hardware; load or adjust basic control software per guidelines.
- • Procure parts and manage inventory, ensuring traceability and documentation.
- • Participate in safety and technical training; keep current with codes and industry practices.
- • Research parts, vendors, pricing, lead times, and lifecycle costs to support maintenance or projects.
- • Provide technical support for installation, upgrades, retrofits, and field service.
- • Perform and document quality checks, calibrations, and inspections to meet QA/QC procedures.
- • Update or create wiring diagrams and panel layouts using CAD or markup tools.
- • Install, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical power and control systems, including control circuits, VFDs, and PLCs.
- • Redline and update schematics for building or industrial electrical installations; coordinate with engineering for approval.
- • Analyze test data and measurements to isolate faults and verify corrective actions.
- • Assist with basic cost-benefit or energy-use analyses for equipment upgrades or repairs.
- • Assemble and test low-voltage power supplies, control enclosures, or energy-efficient lighting components as directed.
- • Support testing or implementation of energy-efficient technologies and lighting controls.
- • Develop and follow preventive and predictive maintenance standards and schedules.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
