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Career: Electrical Engineering Technicians
Job Description
Apply electrical theory and related knowledge to test and modify developmental or operational electrical machinery and electrical control equipment and circuitry in industrial or commercial plants and laboratories. Usually work under direction of engineering staff.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
98
|
Assemble electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments. |
93
|
Provide technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems are encountered before, during, and after construction. |
92
|
Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions, and record results. |
92
|
Collaborate with electrical engineers and other personnel to identify, define, and solve developmental problems. |
86
|
Build, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical instruments or testing equipment. |
83
|
Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions or amendments to outdated material. |
81
|
Analyze and interpret test information to resolve design-related problems. |
81
|
Draw or modify diagrams and write engineering specifications to clarify design details and functional criteria of experimental electronics units. |
80
|
Conduct inspections for quality control and assurance programs, reporting findings and recommendations. |
73
|
Plan method and sequence of operations for developing and testing experimental electronic and electrical equipment. |
71
|
Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, and systems to correct functional deviations. |
65
|
Install and maintain electrical control systems and solid state equipment. |
62
|
Plan, schedule and monitor work of support personnel to assist supervisor. |
60
|
Evaluate engineering proposals, shop drawings and design comments for sound electrical engineering practice and conformance with established safety and design criteria, and recommend approval or disapproval. |
49
|
Prepare project cost and work-time estimates. |
44
|
Write commissioning procedures for electrical installations. |
36
|
Visit construction sites to observe conditions impacting design and to identify solutions to technical design problems involving electrical systems equipment that arise during construction. |
31
|
Perform supervisory duties such as recommending work assignments, approving leaves and completing performance evaluations. |
21
|
Prepare contracts and initiate, review and coordinate modifications to contract specifications and plans throughout the construction process. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
75
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
73
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
70
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
69
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
68
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
67
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
67
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
67
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
66
|
Thinking Creatively
|
66
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
64
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
63
|
Processing Information
|
63
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
62
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
61
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
59
|
Getting Information
|
58
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
57
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
56
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
56
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
55
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
54
|
Interacting With Computers
|
54
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
51
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
49
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
49
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
48
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
46
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
44
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
43
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
42
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
40
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
39
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
37
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
36
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
35
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
31
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
26
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
22
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
22
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
11
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|