Maintenance electricians repair and maintain electrical and electronic equipment in residential or industrial settings. They diagnose issues, provide accurate assessments, and use their knowledge to solve problems in a cost-effective manner. Training is a four-year apprenticeship program with on-the-job and classroom experience.
A maintenance electrician works to ensure that electrical and electronic equipment remains in good condition by repairing damaged systems, replacing faulty parts and taking necessary preventative measures. The type of work performed in maintenance electrician jobs depends on the area the electrician focuses on – residential or industrial. The types of systems used in each vary in complexity. Most maintenance electricians are employed by electrical contracting companies and the remainder work in other sectors, with few being self-employed.
Electricians working in a residential setting may sometimes be called upon by a customer to perform some minor construction and installation work. A maintenance electrician may be asked to repair or install new lighting, simply repair or replace an old or faulty fuse box, or even rewire an entire house. When working in an industrial environment, a maintenance electrician is often tasked with overseeing systems of much greater complexity. He or she might be tasked with maintaining the lighting and air conditioning systems of a building or office complex, or they might work in a factory, repairing generators and transformers or overseeing the electrical grid that supplies power to industrial robots.
Maintenance electricians must be able to diagnose any electrical issues and provide an accurate assessment of the damage caused, as well as the amount of time and effort required to troubleshoot these issues. The electrician must think quickly and use his in-depth knowledge of the systems involved to solve the problem in a cost-effective and cost-effective manner in order to minimize any inconvenience. In a scenario where complex systems are involved and a large number of people go about their day, the amount of responsibility also increases. The electrician working in any of these environments is responsible for notifying management if a workplace becomes too dangerous because of an electrical problem.
Training for a maintenance electrician is a four-year process conducted through a paid apprenticeship program that emphasizes on-the-job and classroom experience. Apprentices begin their on-site training with an experienced electrician, practicing basic techniques such as securing anchors and connecting conduit. They eventually move on to intermediate-level tasks, such as complete installation and testing of conduit, outlets, and switches, as well as learning how to design electrical systems. In the classroom, learners learn about safety, electrical theory, math, and blueprint reading. Before completing their four-year term, they will have mastered all non-specific electrical knowledge.
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