Electrical Worker

Electrical Distribution Systems TechnicianInstalls, modifies, repairs, maintains, tests, and loads new and existing electrical distribution systems, equipment and their components.Helps electricians in troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment, distribution circuits and controlling equipment to locate and correct the cause of outages and improper operation.Uses a variety of test equipment such as test meters, voltmeters, ammeters, watt meters and ohmmeters.Uses step ladders, man lifts, and boom lifts and follow safety procedures for this type of equipment.Complies with the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility and agency safety requirements and precautions while working in areas where the subject regulations apply.Understands the National Electrical Code aimed at safeguarding persons and property from hazards associated with electrical installations.Works with electricians and electronics workers in making emergency cutouts and substitution of power lines and equipment, sometimes working on secondary distribution systems when they are energized.Works with electricians and electronics workers on scheduled and unscheduled adjusting, cleaning, repairing, replacing defective parts, and lubricating programs on all electrical equipment with related accessories.Works with electricians and electronics workers in placing distribution panels, boxes, fittings, fixtures, transformers and other electrical devices.Uses word processing and software to accurately maintain records such as documenting or recording equipment numbers, time and materials as required for preventative and planned maintenance.References National Electrical Code, local codes, building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings and electrical maintenance and repair manual as pertains to the work.