Chief Electrical Engineer (Equipment Maintenance and Operations)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A technical position that performs maintenance inspections and operation management of power equipment, maintaining legal compliance and safe power supply.
Description
Chief Electrical Engineers (Equipment Maintenance and Operations) plan and implement regular inspections and maintenance work based on laws and regulations for power equipment in factories, buildings, and plants, to maintain safe and stable power supply. They operate and maintain high-voltage receiving equipment, transformers, distribution panels, and monitoring systems, handle responses from anomaly detection to fault recovery, and also optimize power usage and propose energy-saving measures. Confirming compliance with related laws and regulations and preparing reports are also important tasks.
Future Outlook
Demand is expected to expand due to the increasing introduction of renewable energy equipment and the development of smart grids. With IoT and digitalization, technicians with predictive maintenance and data analysis skills will be sought after.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Highly accurate / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Emergency Response / Maintenance Inspection / Office work / On-site work / Shift work
Career Path
Third-Class Chief Electrical Engineer → Second-Class Chief Electrical Engineer → First-Class Chief Electrical Engineer → Equipment Maintenance Team Leader → Equipment Management Department Manager
Required Skills
Electrical Equipment Maintenance Inspection / High-Voltage Receiving Equipment Operation / Insulation Resistance Measurement / Legal Regulations and Standards Knowledge / Power Quality Management / Protective Relay Testing
Recommended Skills
English Electrical Terminology / PLC Control Knowledge / Plant Design / Predictive Maintenance Technology / SCADA Monitoring Control System Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To detect and analyze anomalies from power data and equipment status. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To not miss small signs of anomalies. |
| Planning & Organization | Because the ability to schedule regular inspections and construction plans is necessary. |
| Problem Solving | Essential for identifying causes of failures and recovery measures. |
| Stress Tolerance | Due to the high pressure during accidents and emergency responses. |
Related Qualifications
- First-Class Chief Electrical Engineer
- Second-Class Chief Electrical Engineer
- Third-Class Chief Electrical Engineer
Aliases
- Chief Electrician
- Equipment Maintenance Engineer
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- Electrician
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