Electrical engineering technologist

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
or equivalent experience

Assist in design, development and testing
Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems
Supervise and inspect the installation and operation of electrical and electronic systems and equipment
Interpret electrical code specifications
Perform routine network start up and close down and maintain control records
Work with minimal supervision
Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations
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
Replace or repair electrical components
Maintain industrial instrumentation and related devices
Install electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, lighting fixtures and other electrical components
Install and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices