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What can you tell me about the Industrial Electrican field?
Posted on 9/27/21 at 3:33 pm
Posted on 9/27/21 at 3:33 pm
Pay, hours, is it a competitive job market, etc. (Live in Louisiana)
If you are one or know someone that is one.
I already asked this but it didn't seem to get any traction.
If you are one or know someone that is one.
I already asked this but it didn't seem to get any traction.
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Posted on 9/27/21 at 3:33 pm to GoldLiger
Electrical field?
Heh, good one.
Heh, good one.
Posted on 9/27/21 at 3:34 pm to GoldLiger
It's a shockingly good career.
Posted on 9/27/21 at 3:34 pm to GoldLiger
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Message What can you tell me about the Industrial Electrican field?
I hear it’s electric. Real shocking how much people get paid. I’m currently looking to switch. Just need to conduct my efforts accordingly
Posted on 9/27/21 at 3:36 pm to 0x15E
Meh, nothing to get amped up about.
Posted on 9/27/21 at 3:37 pm to GoldLiger
It has the capacity to be a good job, although there is some resistance into field entry.
Posted on 9/27/21 at 3:38 pm to GoldLiger
Enjoy paying union dues for the rest of your career.
You have to join one, you'll never make it on your ohm
You have to join one, you'll never make it on your ohm
This post was edited on 9/27/21 at 3:39 pm
Posted on 9/27/21 at 3:38 pm to Tbonepatron
What’s the current starting salary?
Posted on 9/27/21 at 3:39 pm to GoldLiger
The need for workers is amplified by the current state of the market.
This post was edited on 9/27/21 at 3:39 pm
Posted on 9/27/21 at 3:40 pm to GoldLiger
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I already asked this but it didn't seem to get any traction.
keep your resume current
Posted on 9/27/21 at 3:40 pm to 777Tiger
I wouldn’t ask the boss man, he’ll probably blow a fuse.
Posted on 9/27/21 at 3:41 pm to GoldLiger
As a contractor wages in 30’s. Mid to high 40’s as a plant employee in Louisiana.
Also, you’ll learn how to work with meggers.
Also, you’ll learn how to work with meggers.
This post was edited on 9/27/21 at 4:14 pm
Posted on 9/27/21 at 3:43 pm to SelaTiger
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a contractor wages in 30’s. Mid to high 40’s as a plant employee in Louisiana.
Is that in yearly salary or $/hr. Would want the OP to get his wires crossed.
Posted on 9/27/21 at 3:45 pm to GoldLiger
It's mostly steady with mostly new construction. You wont be doing trouble shooting. One day you might be 1,2,3 pull pulling wire, the next day terminating a control panel off wiring diagram. I worked with a bunch of industrial electricians when I set up cable tray and light supports. It's not a bad job but you will mostly be working in the elements. If you get on a with big outfit the benefits are pretty good but be prepared to travel.
Posted on 9/27/21 at 3:53 pm to Slagathor
Pretty cushy gig, try to stay grounded when you start generating all of that juice.
Posted on 9/27/21 at 3:54 pm to GoldLiger
You might get resistance from this bunch
Posted on 9/27/21 at 4:08 pm to GoldLiger
I&E baws do pretty well for themselves in the plants. Don’t be LED astray. If you get on with a plant you can expect pay in the 40+hr range. Lots of I&E usually only work days, and call out on a rotation. Plenty of OT, and can easily make over 100k a year.
Posted on 9/27/21 at 4:10 pm to lowhound
Once you make the circuit as a journeyman electrician you might be able to use that as a conduit to start your own business. Just don’t blow a fuse if it doesn’t happen overnight.
Posted on 9/27/21 at 4:20 pm to GoldLiger
I feel like being an electrician will always be a good gig. Contractors are always looking for good electricians.
Posted on 9/27/21 at 4:29 pm to GoldLiger
Pay is $45 to $50/hr. If you want to get on with a plant and have a few years, get with a contractor in maintenance and you'll have a good shot.
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