Careers in electrical and electronic tech
a. A chosen pursuit; a profession or occupation.
b. The general course or progression of one's working life or one's professional
achievements: an officer with a distinguished career; a teacher in the midst of a long
career.
Careers in the electrical field
Line Workers
Electrical line workers or linemen work for municipal power companies, and are responsible for
installing and repairing the multiple lines that carry electricity to homes and businesses. Since
these lines carry thousands of volts of power, it is important that you learn all of the safety
procedures that can keep you and others alive. Line workers also work on the stationary power
grids that connect local lines to a main power source.
Electrical Installers
Electrical installers work in a variety of businesses, installing large electrical motors or
appliances, which also usually contain electronic components. You would also be responsible
for general maintenance issues and large repairs, such as replacing faulty switchboards, resoldering components, replacing blown fuses or re-wiring, you could also be installing and
maintaining main switchboards and power grids for electrical companies. Manufacturing
companies for automobiles, airplanes and other modes of transportation also hire electrical
installers to combine the wiring and electronics necessary to run the new high-tech vehicles.
Power Plant Operators
Many large facilities have their own physical plants, which are maintained by power plant
operators. In this capacity, you would be responsible for maintaining and repairing the
components that control the electrical flow to many different buildings and facilities. This may
involve working with boilers that distribute heat and hot water or generators that provide
emergency power. When working for a power company, you would also be accountable for
large turbine engines that transfer power from a main source.
Electrical engineer-The branch of engineering that deals with the technology of electricity,
especially the design and application of circuitry and equipment for power generation and
distribution, machine control, and communications.
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Electrical Technologists- are people that apply electrical theory on the job. Their knowledge and
skills are between that of electrical engineers and general electrical trades persons. They train in
three-year diploma programs at colleges or universities. Specializations within the field include
instrumentation, power, telecommunications, programming and electronic controls. Electrical
Technologists are employed by utilities, engineering drafting/design companies, offshore
refineries, and construction.
Class activity
Instructions: Describe and label the career field below.
Options are:
1. Doctor
2. Technologist
3. Technician
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