Industrial Electrician-3rd Yr

• The following will be performed with minimal assistance from a journeyman industrial electrician or supervision:
• Troubleshoot, diagnose problems, calibrate plant electrical equipment, and perform inspection and repair of transformers, circuit unbalance, cable faults, auxiliary and protective relays, circuit breakers, switchgear, disconnects, conveyors, motors, and generators.
• Perform calculations of power and power factor for three-phase circuits. Analyze circuits by use of prints or special instruments such as voltage or circuit testers.
• Install control panels, pull cable, and terminate cable connections.
• Locate, inspect, troubleshoot and repair defects in control systems involving electrical, solid state electronic, mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic components, (or plant specific systems) using elementary or wiring diagrams, schematic diagrams or control diagrams, along with knowledge of process control
• Dismantle, overhaul, reassemble, inspect, test, and install electrical equipment, lighting, and freeze protection systems.
• Make layouts for installation of equipment, new construction and remodeling of buildings. Learn to check projects for compliance with standards and specifications.
• Perform electrical circuit breaker trip checks and electrical system interlock checks.
• Installation and connect test equipment in order to perform tests on boilers, turbines, generators and other power plant equipment.
• Compile and record data relating to tests and investigations including graphs, curves, and reports.
• Maintain the analyzing equipment to ensure accurate information for plant operations.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of facility specific processes and systems.

High School Diploma or GED. Associate degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation Controls or a Certificate, Electronics/Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation , or equivalent