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Industrial Electricians (NOC 7242)
Description
Industrial electricians install, maintain, test, troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical equipment and associated electrical and electronic controls. They are employed by electrical contractors and maintenance departments of factories, plants, mines, and other industrial establishments.
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Example Titles
- electrician, shipyard
- industrial electrician
- industrial electrician apprentice
- marine electrician
- mill electrician
- mine electrician
- plant electrician
- plant maintenance electrician
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Classified Elsewhere
- Construction electricians (in 7241 Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System))
- Power System Electricians (7243)
- Supervisors of industrial electricians (in 7212 Contractors and Supervisors, Electrical Trades and Telecommunications Occupations)
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Duties
Industrial electricians perform some or all of the following duties:
- Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations
- Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fibre-optic and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components
- Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance
- Maintain, repair, install and test switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators and reactors
- Maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors, generators, alternators, industrial storage batteries and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems
- Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial, electrical and electronic control systems and other related devices
- Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records
- May install, maintain and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices.
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Skills
- Industrial Electricians need the following skills and abilities:.
Essential Skills:
- good verbal communication skills
- good eyesight, hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity
- good analytical and problem solving skills
- good physical health, strength and stamina
- ability to work alone and as a member of a team.
Technical Skills:
- ability to read drawings and blueprints and interpret specifications
- knowledge of safe operating procedures
- ability to understand and apply industry standards for installation, repairs and safety
- ability to operate power tools and equipment
- ability to operate computer-based equipment.
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Employment Requirements
- Only registered apprentices or holders of a Certificate of Qualification as a journeyperson industrial electrician or a holder of a Journeyperson Electrician License (licensed under "The Electricians' Licence Act").may work as industrial electricians in Manitoba
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Terms & Conditions
Industrial electricians work both indoors and outdoors. Working conditions can be hot and dirty, and they may work in confined areas. Industrial electricians can spend much of their time standing. They often work on ladders and scaffolds and near large machinery. There are dangers from electric shock, danger from the machinery they work on, and from falling. Following safety procedures is essential.
Many industrial electricians work for the maintenance departments of transportation (chiefly rail), mining or manufacturing companies, while others work for private contractors. In the latter case the work site may be at some distance. They normally work a 35 to 40 hour work week but overtime is common.
Most (100%) industrial electricians work full time. Those who work for private contractors may be laid off between projects, or work seasonally. Less than 4% are self-employed.
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Earnings
$34,000 per annum - starting
$60,100 per annum - average
$69,500 per annum - high
Earnings are reviewed annually or more frequently if new information becomes available.
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Education / Training
- To become a certified Industrial Electrician, apprenticeship training must be completed that combines on-the-job (practical) experience and in-school (technical) training. Contact the Apprenticeship Branch for more information and program requirements. http://www.apprenticemanitoba.ca/
The following post-secondary institutions offer related training in this field:
- Assiniboine Community College offers a nine-month Construction Electrician certificate program. Students who complete this program with a 70% average may receive credit for up to 900 hours towards the four-year apprenticeship program. http://public.assiniboine.net/Default.aspx?tabID=84&f=Description&prgID=56
- The University College of the North offers a Basic Electrical certificate program. Any individual who successfully completes this program with a passing grade of 70% or more and registers as an apprentice within two years of completing this program will receive credit for Level 1 in-class academic training of the Apprenticeship program. The University College of the North also offers a two-year diploma program in Electrical/Electronic Technology and a ten-month Preparation for Technology program. http://is-8668.ucn.ca/webpages/xml_output/2009_7_11/Program_List_1249997105062.xml
- Red River College offers a one-year Electrical certificate program. The program provides students with the knowledge and skills required for employment in the electrical industry. Graduates of this program may challenge the Apprenticeship and Training Level 1 and 2 entrance tests. Red River College also has a two-year diploma program in Electronic Engineering Technology. Students who are interested in further studies towards a degree in engineering may be able to transfer credit to the University of Manitoba or to Lakehead University in Thunder Bay. http://me.rrc.mb.ca/Catalogue/ProgramPrint.aspx?ProgCode=ELECFCT&RegionCode=WPG
- Winnipeg Technical College Offers a program in Electrical Applications. This program features a four-week work placement where students gain valuable on-the-job training and experience. Students who complete this program with an average of 70% or more will receive credit for Level 1 in-school Apprenticeship Training. http://www.wtc.mb.ca/index.cfm?pageID=55
Some high schools in Manitoba offer an Electrical/Electronics program:
- Technical Vocational (Tec Voc) High School offers an Electrical program.
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Career Paths
Industrial electricians may find employment with electrical contractors and in maintenance departments of institutions like hospitals, factories, plants, manufacturing companies and business corporations.
With experience, industrial electricians may advance to managerial or inspection positions.
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Outlook
Employment prospects for industrial electricians in the 2010 - 2014 period are expected to be good. Employment in Manitoba in 2010 is estimated at 680.
Employment for industrial electricians has been adversely affected by the slow down in manufacturing, mining and exploration. However, Manitoba has a very diversified manufacturing sector and firms are expected to take advantage of low interest rates to invest in new technology such as robotics and other computerized control equipment which creates work for industrial electricians, as they are the ones who install and maintain the equipment.
The longer term outlook for manufacturing and mining is also good. The development of CentrePort, an inland port adjacent to the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport should expand that sector and create some additional employment for industrial electricians.
A proportionally larger number of jobs are located in rural Manitoba. Industries employing the greatest number of industrial electricians are Manufacturing (40%), Transportation and Warehousing (22%) and Mining and Oil and Gas Extraction (14%).
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Employment by Age Group
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Employment by Industry
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Employment by Region
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Employment by Gender
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Employment by Aboriginal Self-Identification
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Please Note - The source for above charts is the 2006 Census.
Professional Associations, Unions, and Regulatory Bodies...
- Construction Association of Rural Manitoba, 950 - 10th Street, Unit B, Brandon, MB, R7A 6B5.
- Construction Labour Relations Association of Manitoba, http://www.clram.ca/
- Construction Safety Association of Manitoba, http://www.constructionsafety.ca/
- Construction Specifications Canada, http://www.cscwinnipeg.ca/
- Electrical Contractors Association of Manitoba, 290 Burnell Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3G 2A7.
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 2085, http://www.ibew2085.org
- Manitoba Building & Construction Trades Council, http://www.buildingtrades.ca/
- Manitoba Electrical League, http://www.meleague.net/
- Manitoba Federation of Labour, http://www.mfl.mb.ca/
- Manitoba Home Builders Association, http://www.homebuilders.mb.ca/
- Manitoba Renovation Contractors Association, 586 Roseberry Street, Winnipeg, MB, R2H 0T1.
- Merit Contractors Association of Manitoba, http://www.meritmb.com
- Winnipeg Construction Association, http://www.winnipegconstruction.ca/
- Canadian Electrical Contractors Association, http://www.ceca.org/
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