Electrical Distribution Technician

Overview

As a member of the military, Electrical Distribution Technicians provide electrical engineering support to operational units at home and abroad. The Electrical Distribution Technician is one of seven Construction Engineering positions involved in the supply of all construction, civil, electrical and mechanical engineering services in support of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) operations worldwide. The primary responsibilities of an Electrical Distribution Technician are to:

• Install, repair and maintain high and low voltage electrical distribution systems, portable and fixed airfield lighting systems, fire alarm and security systems
• Produce associated electrical designs and specifications and drawings
• Conduct reconnaissance related to the above, and assist other Construction Engineering tradespersons

Work environment

Electrical Distribution Technicians often work with the challenges that com...