This article is useful to read because it helps students and young professionals understand the wide range of job opportunities available after completing an Electrical Engineering Technolog: Automation and Control program. It gives clear explanations of potential careers, salary expectations, and required skills. I'm motivated to write this career summary because many students finish their program without knowing what career to choose.
An Industrial Electrician usually works in a challenging but rewarding environments. He combines hands-on work with complex problem-solving.
Industrial Electrician does many things but the principal one are installing, maintaining, and repairing large-scale electrical systems. It go from motors, transformers, and switchgear to control panel and instrumentation by interpreting blueprints and schematics.
Every day is different as an industrial electrician but I'd say that the daily tasks are preventive maintenance (inspect electrical panel, circuit breaker, and motors), morning briefing (review work orders), and installing or upgrading equipment.
Industrial Electrician work in large-scale industrial or commercial settings where there is heavy machinery, automation, or complex electrical systems. Their job site is usually noisy, busy, and high-powered.
You need to complete a DEC in automation and control then get hired as an apprentice electrician after that, you need to register with Emplois-Québec as an apprentice, work for 8000 hours (4 years) under supervision and become licensed.
$47,000 to $110,000+ depending on your experience level.
Industrial Electricians can boost their careers by getting extra training in areas like PLC programming, motor controls, and robotics. They can also do safety courses such as arc flash and lockout-tagout. Finally they can get certification like the Red Seal that can increase job opportunities and pay.
Industrial Electricians often works in dangerous environment where electric shocks, arc flashes, and injuries from heavy machinery can occur. They also risk fires, exposure to chemicals, loud noise, and stressful work conditions.
There are really low chances because their job need human judgment and flexibility. However, they should keep updating their skills to work alongside new technologies.
In Canada, Industrial Electricians typically retire around age 60 to 65.
I'm currently a student in the Electrical Engineering Technology: Automation and Control program at Cégep Ahuntsic. I'm in the early stages of my career, building a strong foundation in electrical systems. At the end of my DEC I will find an apprenticeship in an industrial setting.
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