Electrical Engineering Technician
Summary
On-site technician installs, tests, and maintains electrical systems, control panels, and motors, troubleshooting faults and ensuring safety compliance across customer sites.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Install, test and commission electrical equipment, control panels and related systems.
- Perform electrical wiring, termination and connection work according to approved drawings and specifications.
- Carry out testing, inspection, troubleshooting and fault diagnosis of electrical systems and equipment.
- Identify defective electrical components and recommend appropriate repair or replacement work.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance at customers’ premises and project sites.
- Assist with the installation, configuration and testing of motors, variable speed drives, soft starters and motor-control equipment.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams and technical manuals.
- Conduct electrical measurements and testing using appropriate testing instruments.
- Verify that installed equipment operates according to the required specifications and safety standards.
- Provide on-site technical support and respond to electrical breakdowns or equipment issues.
- Prepare service, testing, maintenance and commissioning reports.
- Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, test results and site findings.
- Coordinate with customers, contractors, suppliers, engineers and other project personnel.
- Assist with the planning and execution of electrical installation and maintenance work.
- Ensure that all work is completed in accordance with workplace safety requirements, project specifications and company procedures.
- Maintain tools, testing instruments and equipment in safe working condition.
- Travel to different project or customer sites when required.
- Perform overtime, weekend or after-hours work when required by project or maintenance schedules.
- Perform other electrical and technical duties assigned by the supervisor or management.
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum secondary-school or high-school education, or an equivalent qualification.
- Relevant electrical technical training or certification would be advantageous.
- At least 3 years of relevant hands-on experience in electrical installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance or troubleshooting.
- Practical knowledge of electrical systems, control panels, motors and motor-control equipment.
- Experience with variable speed drives and soft starters would be advantageous.
- Able to read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams and technical documentation.
- Able to use electrical testing instruments safely and correctly.
- Able to identify electrical faults and carry out appropriate corrective actions.
- Able to prepare basic service, maintenance and commissioning reports.
- Good understanding of workplace safety requirements for electrical work.
- Able to work independently with minimum supervision and cooperate effectively with the project team.
- Responsible, safety-conscious and willing to perform hands-on site work.
- Willing to travel to different work sites and work outside normal office hours when required.