Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technicians covers a wide range of
roles, such as Electrical Technicians, Mechanical Technicians, Control &
Instrumentation Technicians, Electrical System and Process Control Technicians,
Electromechanical Technicians. They will maintain the safety, integrity and
effective operation of plant and equipment in one or more of the following
Industries that are part of or have activities that are part of the broader
national infrastructure Engineering Sector.
Core Skills:
- Comply with industry health, safety and environmental working practices
and regulations
- Locate, and rectify faults on plant and equipment
- Communicate with and provide information to stakeholders in line with
personal role and responsibilities
- Read, understand and interpret information and work in compliance with
technical specifications and supporting documentation
- Prepare work areas to undertake work related activities and reinstate
those areas after the completion of the work related activities
- Inspect and maintain appropriate plant and equipment to meet operational
requirements
- Assess and test the performance and condition of plant and equipment
- Communicate, handover and confirm that the appropriate engineering process
has been completed to specification
In addition an Electrical Technician will:
- Position, assemble, install and dismantle electrical plant and equipment,
which may include motors, switchgear, cables and conductors, to agreed
specifications
- Carry out planned, unplanned and preventative maintenance procedures on
electrical plant and equipment
- Replace, repair or remove components in electrical plant and equipment and
ensure its return to operational condition
- Diagnose and determine the cause of faults in electrical plant and
equipment
