Electrical Technician Salary in Darwin, Northern Territory

Electrical Technician job description

Job Title: Electrical Technician

Overview/Summary of the role:

An Electrical Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. They must be able to identify and diagnose problems with electrical systems, follow safety procedures and regulations, and ensure that projects are completed within deadlines and budget constraints. Additionally, they must have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as effective communication skills.

Responsibilities and Duties:

As an Electrical Technician, your responsibilities may include:

- Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment

- Troubleshooting electrical systems and identifying problems

Electrical Technician interview questions

Interviewer: Good morning, thank you for coming in today. Can you tell me about your experience as an electrical technician?

Candidate: Good morning, thank you for having me. I have worked as an electrical technician for five years now.

Interviewer: What experience do you have with troubleshooting electrical systems?

Candidate: I have troubleshooted a variety of electrical systems from basic circuits to advanced controls. I have also worked with motors and drives, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and variable frequency drives (VFDs).

Interviewer: Can you tell me about a time when you encountered a difficult electrical problem and how you resolved it?

Candidate: Sure, I once had a circuit with a short circuit that was causing the breaker to trip repeatedly. I systematically disconnected different components to isolate the problem and ended up finding a damaged cable that needed to be replaced.