Power system electricians

NOC

72202

install, maintain and repair electrical power generation, transmission and distribution system equipment.

Full NOC Description

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. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Main Duties

This group performs 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.

Also Known As

apprentice power system electrician
power electrician
power station electrician
power system electrician

Requirements

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.

Provincial Regulation

Provincially Regulated: Yes
Compulsory: No
Red Seal: No

Regulation Body

Skilled Trades NB

Employment by Sex

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Female

100.0%

Male

Employment by age

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15-24

15.8%

25-34

42.1%

35-44

21.1%

45-54

21.1%

55-64

0.0%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

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No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

0.0%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

55.0%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

45.0%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

0.0%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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90.0%

Utilities

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10.0%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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Northeast

N/A

Southeast

35.00%

Southwest

40.00%

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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Northeast

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Southeast

$95,000

Southwest

$90,000

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

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Employment Outlook

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