Salary Average Energy Utility Industry by Position
Among five positions, “project manager” leads at $98,000. See how the other four positions compare.
Building Permits Down 6.5% in September
The total value of building permits issued by Canadian municipalities decreased 6.5% to $8.3 billion in September, largely due to declines in the residential sector.
Ghosts in the System
No, I’m not referring to some strange Halloween game, but rather a phenomenon which is becoming increasingly prevalent in the workplace. While the term originally referred to the dating world and what happens when someone you’re involved with suddenly stops making any contact, it has now entered the workplace.
For Safety’s Sake: A Thorough Approach to Protecting Electrical Workers
Electrical workers and facility owners rely on technical professionals to take prudent and economical steps towards increasing worker safety and protecting facility equipment. “Safety by design” describes, what I believe to be, a comprehensive approach to incorporating practical and feasible electrical distribution system design solutions.
IDEAWORKS EPIC Case Study: A Performance Comparison Between AC and DC LED Lighting Systems
As part of an Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) project, iLLUMA-Drive partnered with Mohawk College to compare a traditional AC LED lighting system to the CENSE DC system.
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I — Instalment 2
Often, code users encounter situations where they find themselves at odds with the rules contained in the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.
Pay Range for Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
This graph shows average pay by position for a Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering degree. Among six other potential positions surveyed: Mechanical Engineering Manager, Software Engineer, and Plant Manager, Manufacturing.
3 Easy Ways to Tell If It’s Preventive vs. Predictive Maintenance
Failure is definitely an “F” word, particularly when we’re talking about critical plant equipment. No one wants to tell the boss that the line is down because a motor has pooched, which is why as an industry we’ve moved away from reactive maintenance to a prevention mindset.
TMU Schneider Electric Smart Grid Lab Provides Collaborative Space Critical for Developing Energy Future
On October 8th, Schneider Electric brought together experts from multiple disciplines to explore the role collaborative innovation will play in the future of sustainable energy and smart grid evolution in Canada.
How to Overcome Three Common PoE Troubleshooting Challenges, Part 2
An application may already have a network of PoE devices installed but wants to make some changes without removing their existing cabling infrastructure.
Managing Security Risks in Smart Lighting Systems, Part 1
Building automation and control systems (BACS) monitor and control a range of building systems such as lighting, heating, air conditioning and more. The terms used for BACS are widespread — building management system, building automation system, smart building and more, depending on the scope of the system.
Hong Kong International Lighting Fair 2019: Collaboration Essential to Establishing Lighting Within the IoT Ecosystem
Organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 21st edition of the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) 2019, taking place between 27-30 October, has become world’s largest lighting trade show.
Mohawk College IDEAWORKS Provides Critical Role for Industry and Education
IDEAWORKS engages undergraduate students and hires co-op students in Mohawk’s Energy and Electrical programs, which in addition to providing practical research and development experience, provides students with career opportunities with the companies the college is collaborating with.
Popular Skills for Electrical Apprentice and Correlation to Pay
This graph shows hourly pay and correlation to pay for electrical apprentices. Troubleshooting and PLC/Automation are the most sought after skills, among the six surveyed.
How to Overcome Three Common PoE Troubleshooting Challenges, Part 1
From office buildings to hospitals, and schools to prisons, organizations are increasingly adopting devices that utilize Power over Ethernet (PoE). This includes phones, cameras, lighting, access controls and more.
Coordinated Systems = Limitless Potential: Digitally Supported Switchgear Engineering
What do NBA sportsmen like the world champions from Toronto, The Raptors, and the workings of their teams, have in common with system technology from Rittal and Eplan? More than you might expect.
