Electrical Work
All Types Of Electrical Work
An electrician is a skilled trades person working in the construction industry who specializes in the design, installation, maintenance, and repair of power systems - and the need for these skilled workers is only growing in the US. Electricians work in a wide range of professional sectors like residential, office building maintenance, as well as commercial/industrial and residential construction.
TYPES OF ELECTRICIAN WORK
INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIANS
An industrial electrician is tasked with installing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical equipment within power plants, processing plants, factories mines.
These types of electricians work with manufact- -uring systems and large, complex machinery - with some technicians focusing on security and lighting systems.
As an industrial electrician, you would report to maintenance supervisors or facility managers. In most cases, you are required to have some years of apprenticeship job training under your belt prior to working in this field.
COMMERCIAL ELECTRICIAN
A commercial electrician specializes in installing, repairing and maintaining electrical systems - with most operating in commercial buildings like offices and other workplaces.
As a commercial electrician, you might also be called upon to assist in designing and planning electrical systems during the construction of new buildings. If you're the type of person to take on additional challenges, this would be ideal for you - the job frequently includes having to navigate public safety concerns and local electrical codes.
If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, you can also venture out as an independent electrical contractor and go on to start your own business, hiring additional electricians underneath you.
RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICIAN
A residential electrician is the most common type of electrician. They are typically responsible for installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and upgrading electrical systems - this includes equipment in residential settings like homes, apartments, and condominiums.
As a residential electrician, you'll install and repair security systems, air conditioning units, and other household appliances. Job training combines apprenticeship with formal classroom instruction, under the supervision of a Journeyman or Master electrician. You'll also need to pass state-level testing, following the completion of your apprenticeship program.
