Career Pathways

What You Do

An Industrial Electrician performs some or all of the following duties:

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations
• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial, electrical and electronic control systems and other related devices
• Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records

What You Need

• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Excellent background in mathematics and the sciences
• Ability to perform basic calculations and read blueprints
• Ability to follow instructions and be comfortable working with tools
• Good eyesight, colour vision, and hand- eye coordination