Trade Category: FixerIndustrial Electrician

Industrial ElectricianWhat you do:

As an Industrial Electrician, you will be using your mind and body to work: inspecting, testing and repairing industrial equipment and electrical systems.

You will be inspecting, installing, maintaining, testing and repairing high-voltage industrial equipment and associated electrical and electronic controls. You’ll need to have a strong analytical skill set and good manual dexterity (working with your hands and eyes)

Industrial ElectricianCritical skills:

Strong analytical skills
Knowledge of how to use tools and equipment
Mechanical aptitude
Physical fitness
Knowledge of Electrical motors, generators, alternators
Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems
Troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems

Trade Category: Fixer

Analytical, Dexterous, Independent, Mechanical, Precise, Resourceful, Systematic

Earn:

$73k Annually

$21.00 - $39.00 Hourly

Work hours:

40 hours per week, potential for overtime and shift work

What you learn:

Read and interpret drawings, blueprints and electrical code specifications
Install electrical components
Replace or repair electrical components including switchgears, generators and control systems
Keep maintenance records
Test electrical equipment for current, voltage and resistance

Who you work for:

As an Industrial Electrician, you would most likely work for electrical contractors and maintenance departments for factories and industrial establishments, and energy provider comapanies.