Electrical Engineering Technician - Tasks and specialisations
Kaihangarau Take Pūhiko
Tasks & duties
Electrical engineering technicians may do some or all of the following:
- research new ways to solve electrical problems
- prepare charts, drawings and test models from instructions, technical data and system requirements
- perform tests, record the results and report the findings, recommendations and conclusions
- estimate materials and costs required for new equipment and installations
- prepare the technical specifications of contracts
- prepare service reports for clients
- assess the condition of electrical equipment
- ensure safety and design standards are met
- install, repair, test, find faults and maintain equipment
- be involved in the design of complex electrical installations and control circuits under the supervision of an engineer
- assist electrical fitters with complex problems in the field
- perform project management duties.
Technicians must be able to assess the condition of electrical equipment
Updated
September 2009
