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Electrical Engineering Technician
Occupation Code: 3113
Alternative titles: Electric Power Transmission Engineering Technician, Power Systems Technician
Job description and duties
Electrical Engineering Technicians typically assist Engineers in the development, installation, testing and maintenance of electric and electronic equipment including medical devices, navigational equipment and specialised computers. Although duties will vary according to the setting one is working in, an Electrical Engineering Technician is typically expected to:
• Design circuitry, draft sketches and build prototypes on the basis of sketches under the direction of the Electrical Engineer
• Estimate material, resource and cost requirements for new equipment and installations
• Assemble electrical equipment
• Perform quality control tests, record results,
prepare reports on the findings and propose
recommendations
• Carry out regular checks and assess the
condition of electrical equipment
• Ensure that equipment is serviced on a
regular basis Jobsplus
• Diagnose electrical issues and malfunctions and come up with solutions
• Assist other team members, including Electrical Fitters, as necessary
• Keep accurate and updated documentation including maintenance and service logbooks, technical reports and inventory records
Work environment
Electrical Engineering Technicians are required in a number of sectors including building services, electricity generation and distribution, accommodation activities, manufacturing and information and communications technology. Work settings include offices, laboratories, factories and/or plants. One may also be required to work on-site at clients’ premises.
Electrical Engineering Technicians usually work on a full-time basis. Working outside the normal work schedule may be required in case of emergency situations which necessitate immediate attention.
Occupation data
Number of employees (2017)
1,128
Share of foreigners (2017)
10%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+15%
Median Pay (per annum)
€18,500
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