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Among five positions, "project manager" leads at $98,000. See how the other four positions compare.
Read more: Salary Average Energy Utility Industry by Position
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.
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.
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.
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.
Often, code users encounter situations where they find themselves at odds with the rules contained in the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.
Read more: Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I —...
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.
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.
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.
An application may already have a network of PoE devices installed but wants to make some changes without removing their existing cabling infrastructure.
Read more: How to Overcome Three Common PoE Troubleshooting...
Legrand: the Adorne Collection Video Gallery
The adorne collection makes life simply beautiful, putting a stylishly smart finishing touch on your home. With adorne you will discover real-world inspiration for turning the ordinary into extraordinary with re-imagined switches and other solutions you have to see to believe. Check out the extensive adorne video collection to learn more about adorne and the advantages in can bring to any home.
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Ideal National Championship – Where Electricians Become Legend
The 2019 Ideal National Championship was a highly charged, no-holds barred competition to determine the best electrician in North America, including teams from China, Australia and Mexico. Over 55,000 electrical contractors and electricians competed worldwide in 5 countries, and the cream of the crop competed at the 2019 Ideal National Championship in Orlando.
From November 7 to 9, 162 professionals and apprentices from the US and Canada were in Orlando to compete.
Ghosts in the System
By Michelle Branigan
Have you been “ghosted” yet?
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.
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TWR2 LED ALO Die-Cast Wall Pack, Glass Refractor from Lithonia Lighting
The classic TWR1 and TWR2 LED glass wall packs come with adjustable light output (ALO) technology. TWR LED dials in to desired output to match the needs of any job site, and saves significant energy costs when replacing traditional metal halide sources. Its energy-efficient LEDs have an expected service life of more than 20 years, which eliminates frequent lamp and ballast replacements associated with traditional technologies. Cost effective, flexible, and always in stock - TWR LED is the choice for distributors and contractors alike.
As part of the SICK AppSpace eco-system, the programmable SIM10xx Sensor Integration Machines offer multiple sensor data acquisition and fusion processes, thereby providing space for new application solutions. The acquired data is processed and visualized for important information, for example quality control or process analysis. In addition, the IoT gateway functions enable connection from the edge to the cloud via the Internet in the context of Industry 4.0. The SIM10xx products feature a powerful processor and Ethernet interfaces for cameras and LiDAR sensors. Other sensors can be integrated via IO-Link, for instance for distance and height measuring purposes.
Peers & Profiles
Stephanie Medeiros — Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, ABB Canada
By Blake Marchand
Stephanie Medeiros leads ABB Canada’s Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure team, as well as transit bus charging in the United States and Canada. She has been with ABB in various positions for 10 years, compiling a diverse skill set that includes work all over the world.
After receiving a degree in Electrical Engineering from McGill University, Medeiros got her start in the industry out of school volunteering with the Canadian government as an electrical engineering intern, where she travelled to Peru to help improve their water treatment infrastructure.
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