electricians in the water/wastewater industry. why am i (are we) here? the water /wastewater...
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Electricians in the Water/Wastewater
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Why am I (are we) here?
The water /wastewater industry wants to make sure we continue to have qualified electricians
I’m an electrician (we are electricians) in the water/wastewater industry and want to give you an idea of what the work is like
To give you an idea of options you might want to investigate if this career appeals to you
Civil Engineer7.5 Million Bay Area Residents
525 MILLION GALLONS / DAY OF DRINKING
WATER PRODUCED
705 MILLION GALLONS / DAY OF WASTEWATER
TREATED
Electricians are critical
In 2011, BAYWORK, a collaborative of water and wastewater utilities focused on workforce reliability, identified the following job categories as critical to getting their work done:
• Engineer• Mechanic/Machinist• Water Treatment Operator• Electronic Maintenance Technician/Instrument Technician• Electrician• Water Distribution Operator• Wastewater Treatment Operator
Average monthly salary range for electricians
What does an electrician do?
Electricians, electrical workers, and electrical line workers install, repair, operate and maintain the
electrical and power systems for homes, businesses, factories, and infrastructure within the water,
wastewater, and power industry.
Operate Repair Install
Maintain
What does an electrician do?
In the water, wastewater, and power sectors, electricians/electrical workers may install, operate
and maintain:
Large-scale electrical system of a
hydroelectric plant
Electrical wiring within a building or facility
Electrical vehicle charging stations and
solar photovoltaic panels
Security and communication
systems
High-voltage systems for machines and
repair shops, pumping stations, and generators
Electrician video
BAYWORK website
baywork.org
For more information about BAYWORK or to contact someone from BAYWORK with questions, see the “About
Us” page on the baywork.org website.
Electrician profiles
Link to BAYWORK electrician Page with Career Profiles
Michael Shea
Josh Andrews
Mike Maraviglia
My position and the kind of work I do
My education and experience
My favorite project
What I like best about my job
Options for you to consider if you think you might be interested in becoming an electrician
Coursework• Course 1• Course 2
Experiences (e.g., apprenticeships)• Experience 1• Experience 2
Training Opportunities• Training 1• Training 2
BAYWORK training opportunity map
BAYWORK job opportunity map
QUESTIONS/COMMENTS?
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baywork.org
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