Electricians (General)

Electricians (General) install, test, connect, commission, maintain and modify electrical equipment, wiring and control systems.

What the job involves

• Examines blueprints, wiring diagrams and specifications to determine sequence and methods of operation

• Measures and lays out insulation reference points

• Selects, cuts and connects wire and cable to terminals and connectors

• Uses electrical and electronic test instruments to trace and diagnose faults

• Repairs and replaces faulty wiring and defective parts

• Positions and installs electrical switchboards

• Connects electrical systems to power supply

• Tests continuity of circuit