Due to the threat of global warming as well as international commitments to the Paris Accord on Climate Change, utilities operating power plants to generate electricity in Europe and North America are tasked with significantly reducing their environmental footprint in record time.
In last week’s issue, you had the opportunity to answer our questions about the Code and best practices. Here are the answers to those questions.
Among seven skills, Controls were the highest valued, followed by Leadership and Automation. Controls and Automation combined represent 40%.
The electric shock hazard has been neglected. Journeyman Electricians have accepted been shocked as part of the job, a “right” of passage, a badge of honour.
Among respondents, journeymen electricians in late career have an hourly rate almost 30% higher than their early career colleagues. This survey has a smaller survey size, which may have an impact on the averages.
Take this opportunity to test your knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code – Part 1. Here are two questions on essential electrical systems: health care.
When it comes to EFC’s membership, there is no shortage of talent and expertise. The electrical community is innovative and at the forefront of powering our changing world.
Like most major events over the last year, the COVID-19 pandemic put serious restrictions on the Ideal National Championships, which annually pits the top electricians from the United States, Canada, Australia, China, and Mexico against each other in skill competitions.
This past December Jennifer Green was honoured with Canada’s Most Powerful Women Top 100 Award for the Skilled Trades category by WXN (Women’s Executive Network).
Electrical foremen and master electricians have comparable hourly rates. Electrical journeymen come close, but apprentices and estimators are farther down the rate scale.
Section 30 – Installation of Lighting Equipment as outlined in Rule 30-000 Scope is a supplementary or amendatory section of the code and provides additional and specific requirements for the location, installation, wiring, protection, and control of all lighting equipment.
We all know that in work, as in life, first impressions are important. As the saying goes, you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression. An employee’s first impression of their new workplace is a critical moment for setting them up for success. Similarly, current employees’ first impressions of a new colleague can influence how they will work together.
As an electrical professional, there’s no doubt that you’re now being exposed to Power over Ethernet (PoE) as a means of delivering low-voltage DC power over network cabling to LED lights and a variety of other components — from nurse call and building automation devices, to cameras and access controllers.
Lance Giesbrecht is a Master Electrician and Owner/Operator of ELG Electric along with his wife, Melanie. Servicing the Goderich, ON area’s residential, agricultural, and commercial industries.
Twenty-one percent of residential electricians have no benefits. See what percentage have medical, dental and vision benefits.
Disruptive technology alters the way we operate, driving us to improve processes, operations and systems. We’re always watching for changes that will impact the industry and bring new possibilities to the way our networks and cabling and connectivity infrastructure are designed and deployed.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
