Considering a career in electrotechnology? Want to develop a specialised skill that is in high demand? If you’ve earned your Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician, then a whole bevy of career opportunities await you.
Check out these awesome careers and imagine where your career can take you.
Independent electrician
If you’ve ever dreamed about being your own boss, then owning and managing your own business might be just right for you. When homeowners want to add another addition to their houses or rework the wiring to make the house more practical, they’ll rely on an independent electrician to take a look at the home and decide how to best complete the work.
An independent electrician usually works one on one with customers and helps with home renovation projects. They can also do repairs and help homeowners troubleshoot an electrical problem. When old homes need an upgrade in electrical wiring, they’ll call an independent electrician to assess the work and complete it.
Maintenance electricians
When you’re driving past large factories or power plants, do you ever wonder who is responsible for keeping those engines running and the electricity pumping? Most factories and power plants have private electricians on site who are responsible for maintaining the electrical systems throughout the building. Maintenance electricians complete daily checkups to look for signs of a breakdown before it happens.
When something breaks down in the facility, it will be up to the maintenance electrician to go over the electrical wiring and try to determine the problem. Once they know what’s wrong, these electricians will repair it and look for any other potential hazards that could cause another breakdown.
Without these electricians, many of these factories and power plants would never be able to run so well. They’re responsible for keeping productivity up and breakdowns scarce.
Mining electricians
Those who work in mines rely on heavily on their technology to get a job done well. Because mines are often in more remote areas, they need electricians on site to keep everything running smoothly. Mining electricians have similar jobs when compared to maintenance electricians. They are both responsible for the upkeep, installation and repair of electrical work throughout the area. If something breaks down, both of these electricians will snap into action to fix it.
Of course, the location is much different for mining electricians. They need to be down in the mines with the other miners so that they can easily repair and maintain the equipment. As mining equipment handles a lot of wear and tear while being used, electricians are essential for the mine to function properly.
Another big difference between maintenance and mining electricians would be the level of danger they experience. Mining electricians are in a much more hazardous environment, and there’s a better chance that they could be severely injured while on the job.