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What They Do |
Industrial electricians perform some or all of the following duties:
 | Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electrical equipment installations |
| Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fibre-optic and coaxial cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components |
| Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance |
| Maintain, repair, install and test switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators and reactors |
| Maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors, generators, alternators, industrial storage batteries and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems |
| Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial, electrical and electronic control systems and other related devices |
| Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records |
| May install, maintain and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices. |
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Where They Find Work — Top Occupational Areas |
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| Primary metal manufacturing |
8.0% |
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| Mining (except oil and gas) |
6.0% |
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| Transportation and warehousing |
5.0% |
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| Wood product manufacturing |
5.0% |
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| Motor vehicle manufacturing |
4.0% |
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| Industrial electricians work for electrical contractors and maintenance departments of factories, plants, mines, shipyards, and other industrial establishments. |
| The unionization rate (67%) is above the average (32%) for all occupations. |
| The highest concentrations (per 10,000 people) of are found in Alberta and Prince Edward Island while the lowest concentrations are in New Brunswick and Newfoundland. |
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