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Certificate
Power Generation Maintenance Electrician
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
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A Power Generation Maintenance Electrician must be able to safely use hand, power, and electrical tools, as well as electrical test equipment and PPE according to regulatory and industry standards; interpret job specifications and industrial drawings; install, connect, troubleshoot and maintain power generation, distribution, and utilization systems and components; install raceway and cable distribution systems; and install and connect transformers and troubleshoot PLCs.
Apply electrical theory principles to support power generation maintenance electrical workSelect and install conductors and wiring methods and materials for power generation applicationsApply personnel safety practices to protect workers during electrical maintenance operationsPerform system maintenance on electrical equipment and distribution systems in power plant environmentsApply system safety practices to support safe electrical maintenance and operationsInstall and maintain controls for power plant electrical systems and equipmentIdentify and maintain power plant systems including distribution and generation componentsInspect and maintain power plant equipment including high voltage components and connectionsPerform motor maintenance to support reliable operation of electric motors in power plant applicationsTroubleshoot electrical systems and equipment to identify and resolve faults in power generation facilities