Profession building electrician

Building electricians install and maintain electricity cables and other electrical infrastructure in buildings. They make sure installed electrical equipment is isolated and presents no fire hazards. They understand existing situations and make improvements if called for.

Personality Type

• Realistic / Investigative
• Realistic / Conventional

Knowledge

• Electrical wiring plans

  Pictorial representation of an electrical circuit. It shows the components of the circuit as simplified shapes, and the power and signal connections between the devices. It gives information about the relative position and arrangement of devices and terminals on the devices, to help in building or servicing the device. A wiring diagram is often used to troubleshoot problems and to make sure that all the connections have been made and that everything is present.

• Building systems monitoring technology

  Computer-based control systems that monitor mechanical and electrical equipment in a building such as HVAC, security and lighting systems.

• Electricity

  Understand the principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.

Skills

• Use measurement instruments

  Use different measurement instruments depending on the property to be measured. Utilise various instruments to measure length, area, volume, speed, energy, force, and others.

• Install electric switches

  Prepare wires for installation in a switch. Wire the switch. Install it securely in the right location.

• Test procedures in electricity transmission

  Perform tests on powerlines and cables, as well as other equipment used for the transmission of electrical power, in order to ensure the cables are well insulated, the voltage can be controlled well, and the equipment is compliant with regulations.

• Use safety equipment in construction

  Use elements of protective clothing such as steel-tipped shoes, and gear such as protective goggles, in order to minimise risk of accidents in construction and to mitigate any injury if an accident does occur.

• Follow health and safety procedures in construction

  Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.

• Install electrical and electronic equipment

  Install equipment which is dependent on electric currents or electromagnetic fields in order to work, or equipment to generate, transfer or measure such currents and fields. This equipment includes switchboards, electric motors, generators or direct current systems.

• Test electronic units

  Test electronic units using appropriate equipment. Gather and analyse data. Monitor and evaluate system performance and take action if needed.

• React to events in time-critical environments

  Monitor the situation around you and anticipate. Be ready to take quick and appropriate action in case of unexpected events.

• Splice cable

  Join and weave electric and communications cable and trunk lines together.

• Work ergonomically

  Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.

• Inspect construction supplies

  Check construction supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems before using the material.

• Inspect electrical supplies

  Check electrical supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems.

• Install electricity sockets

  Install electricity sockets into walls or sub-floor compartments. Isolate all electric cables in the socket to prevent accidents.

• Use precision tools

  Use electronic, mechanical, electric, or optical precision tools for precision work.

• Resolve equipment malfunctions

  Identify, report and repair equipment damage and malfunctions; communicate with field representatives and manufacturers to obtain repair and replacement components.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB