Job for the future Industrial Electricians
Average hourly wage
$34.00
Job description
These individuals install and maintain industrial electrical equipment. They maintain and repair related electrical and electronic controls.
Personality profiles (RIASEC)
- Realistic
- People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
- Investigative
- People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
- Conventional
- People with this profile prefer specific, well-defined tasks. They like to respect the order of things and follow established rules.
Main tasks
- Read and interpret diagrams, circuit plans, and electrical code specifications.
- Install and repair various components (electrical cables, outlets, switch boxes, etc.).
- Experiment with electrical and electronic equipment and components.
- Maintain, repair, and install switchgear, regulating transformers, and reactors.
- Maintain, repair, and install electric motors, generators, alternators, and control systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance and maintain maintenance records.
Formation
Secondary
DVS in automated Systems Electromechanics 
Placement rate: 74.4%
14.3% of graduates pursue further studies
DVS in Électromécanique de systèmes automatisés
Placement rate: 82.4%
12.9% of graduates pursue further studies
College
Targeted regions
- Bas-Saint-Laurent
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
- Capitale-Nationale
- Mauricie
- Estrie
- Montréal
- Outaouais
- Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- Côte-Nord
- Nord-du-Québec
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Laval
- Lanaudière
- Laurentides
- Montérégie
- Centre-du-Québec
- All regions/national
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Last update: March 17, 2023
