Industrial Electrician

Career Pathway Industrial Electrician Also known as: Electrician; Plant Electrician; Plant Maintenance Electrician Salary range: Average: $42.31/hour Range: $28.00 – $56.50/hour JOB DESCRIPTION Industrial Electricians are responsible for installing, maintaining, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial electrical equipment and associated electrical and electronic controls. They play a critical role in the renewable energy sector, working on electrical systems related to wind energy, hydropower, hydrogen, and energy storage systems. Source: Government of Canada Job Bank Work type: Full-time; shift work; rotational work Work environment: Industrial Electricians can work in a variety of environments including factories, plants, mines, shipyards and other industrial establishments. They may be required to work both indoors and outdoors. They complete a variety of practical hands-on activities and work within environments that promote a strong safety culture and collaborative work relationships. GENERAL JOB TASKS Install, service and maintain electrical components such as electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduit and electrical controls. Test electric and electronic equipment for continuity, current, voltage and resistance. Maintain, repair, test and install electric motors, generators, alternators, industrial storage batteries and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems. Conduct preventative and predictive maintenance programs and keep maintenance logs and records. Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations. TRAINING To become a Journeyperson Industrial Electrician, individuals must complete the certification examination to be granted a Certificate of Qualification (Red Seal Certification Industrial Electrician). A Certificate of Qualification is not compulsory in Newfoundland and Labrador to work as an Industrial Electrician, however registered apprentices and journeypersons often have better career options, job security and wages. To achieve a Certificate of Qualification, individuals can explore one of the following pathways: Pre-Employment Program Individuals with limited or no recent work experience in the trade can register and complete a PreEmployment Program (listed under Educational Options) and then Register as an Apprentice with the Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division (ATCD). Department of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills. Recognition of Prior Learning Individuals with acquired learning from work experience, life experiences and other formal training, which may be equivalent to certain components of apprenticeship training programs, can contact an Apprenticeship Program Officer to discuss Recognition of Prior Learning. Trade Qualifier Individuals who meet the jurisdictional requirements and have at least one and a half (1.5) times the work experience of an apprenticeship term for a designated trades can have their work skills and hours verified by a certified journeyperson and may be eligible to write the certification examination as a Trade Qualifier. EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS Institution: College of the North Atlantic Location: Burin; Carbonear; Corner Brook; Happy Valley-Goose Bay; Labrador West; Seal Cove Program: Construction/Industrial Electrician Duration: 37 weeks Delivery mode: On-campus delivery; full-time Estimated Cost (tuition, fees, supplies): Canadian Residents: $8.400.00 (May be subject to change) International Students: $15,400.00 (May be subject to change) Entrance requirements: Eligibility for admission requires one of the following: High School Graduation Adult Basic Education Trades Bridging Certificate Mature Student Requirements Learn more about Entrance Requirements here. Location: St. John’s; Corner Brook Institution: Academy Canada Location: St. Johns; Corner Brook Program: Construction/Industrial Electrician Duration: 37 weeks Delivery mode: On-campus delivery; full-time Estimated Cost (tuition, fees, supplies): Canadian Residents: $22,900.00 (May be subject to change) International Students: $26,800.00 (May be subject to change) Entrance requirements: Eligibility for admission requires one of the following: High School Graduation or Equivalent Mature Student Requirements Learn more about Entrance Requirements here. Institution: DieTrac Technical Institute Location: Lewisporte Program: Construction/Industrial Electrician Duration: 38 weeks Delivery mode: On-campus delivery; full-time Estimated cost (tuition, fees, supplies): $16,000.00 (May be subject to change) Entrance requirements: Eligibility for admission requires one of the following: High School Graduation or Grade 11 Certificate or Adult Basic Education (ABE) Mature Student Requirements ESSENTIAL SKILLS Technical skills/aptitude (machinery, mechanics) Digital technology Manual dexterity Problem-solving skills Communication skills Working with others Continuous learning Occupational Health and Safety CAREER PROGRESSION With experience and additional training, Industrial Electricians can progress into supervisory and management positions, including Foreperson, Maintenance Manager and Service Manager. They may start their own contracting business and/or move into teaching/instructor positions. Learn more about Entrance Requirements here. OTHER REQUIRED TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) Certification Fall Protection and Confined Space Entry Training Standard First Aid and CPR Site-Specific Safety Certifications These may be covered in Educational Program or by employer. USEFUL RESOURCES: Apprenticeship & Trades Certification Division Government of Canada – Career Planning Red Seal Program BuildForce Canada Labour Market Information