Careers & Education

An electrical technician’s duties consist of the maintenance and repair of highly complex electrical/electronic equipment required for a nuclear plant. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, testing and inspecting in a highly skilled manner.

The Skills Needed
An electrical technician must be able to install, inspect, troubleshoot and test electrical equipment such as motors, generators, controllers, transformers, switchgear and circuit breakers and batteries.

The Education/Experience Needed
A high school diploma or GED is required, as well as well as relevant work experience.   

On-the-Job Training
An electrical technician receives continuous on-the-job training, as well as formal training to expand knowledge, skills and abilities.

A Competitive Salary
The median salary for an electrical technician is $67,517. Actual compensation may be higher due to overtime, bonuses and incentive compensation.

Source for salary data: EAPDIS, April 2007.