JOB DESCRIPTION
ELECTRICAL
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICIAN
The qualifications shown in the table on this page necessarily fall within the "trained person" category.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Trained person
DEFINITION
Qualified technician capable of:
Carrying out preventive/corrective maintenance on all electrical parts
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of the instrument subject to maintenance or repair.
Operating in the presence of voltage inside electrical panels, junction
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boxes, control equipment etc. (only if he/she is a qualified person -
PEI).
Accessing all parts of the instrument for visual analysis, status checks,
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adjustments and calibrations.
Using the instrument like the operator.
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Working on adjustments and electrical systems for maintenance,
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repair and replacement of worn parts.
Reading circuit diagrams and verifying the correct functional cycle.
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Giving the operator instructions on how to use the tool properly for
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production purposes.
NOTE: The electrical maintenance technician does not perform software
programming of systems such as PLCs (logic or safety) and cannot change
system passwords.
DEFINITION
A person who has been informed, instructed and trained in the job, and is
acquainted with any dangers resulting from misuse.
The person is also aware of the importance of safety devices, accident-
prevention regulations and safe working conditions.