Electrician

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Project Phases
Component Manufacturing
Phase 2
Construction & Installation
Phase 3
Operations & Maintenance
Phase 4
Typical employers
Lead contractor or subcontractor
Location
Offshore & Onshore
Work Evironment
Factory & Site
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to pass OGUK Medical and ChesterStep Test
  • Ability to work offshore on a regular rotation roster
  • Physical ability to climb wind turbines and complete physically demanding tasks at heights
Experience

An Apprentice Electrician works under the supervision of a qualified electrician for on-the-job training as well as completing training through TAFE to qualify as an electrician holding an A Grade Electrical License. While working under the supervision of the Electrician, an Apprentice Electrician would be exposed to a variety of electrical tasks including assessing and working from electrical diagrams and blueprints, installation and repair and maintenance of electrical components on wind turbines and associated infrastructure. Tasks and responsibility typically become more complex as an Apprentice Electrician gains working knowledge and skills.

  • Understanding or background in electrical systems highly desirable but not essential
  • Experience working in a ‘hands on’ role also highly desirable

Electricians typically do the following:

  • Read blueprints or technical diagrams
  • Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems
  • Inspect electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers
  • Identify electrical problems using a variety of testing devices
  • Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools
  • Follow state and local building regulations based on the National Electrical Code
  • Direct and train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring or equipment.

Almost every building has an electrical power, communications, lighting, and control system that is installed during construction and maintained after that. These systems power the lights, appliances, and equipment that make people’s lives and jobs easier and more comfortable.

Installing electrical systems in newly constructed buildings is often less complicated than maintaining equipment in existing buildings because electrical wiring is more easily accessible during construction. Maintaining equipment and systems involves identifying problems and repairing broken equipment that is sometimes difficult to reach. Maintenance work may include fixing or replacing parts, light fixtures, control systems, motors, and other types of electrical equipment.

Electricians read blueprints, which include technical diagrams of electrical systems that show the location of circuits, outlets, and other equipment. They use different types of hand tools and power tools, such as conduit benders, to run and protect wiring. Other commonly used tools include screwdrivers, wire strippers, drills, and saws. While troubleshooting, electricians also may use ammeters, voltmeters, thermal scanners, and cable testers to find problems and ensure that components are working properly.

Many electricians work alone, but sometimes they collaborate with others. For example, experienced electricians may work with building engineers and architects to help design electrical systems for new construction. Some electricians may also consult with other construction specialists, such as elevator installers and heating and air conditioning workers, to help install or maintain electrical or power systems. Electricians employed by large companies are likely to work as part of a crew; they may direct helpers and apprentices to complete jobs.

Educational Requirements

Certifications & requirements outline

Many jobs in offshore wind located offshore or are infrequent visitors of the farm need a certain level of GWO training. If your job does not visit wind farms then you don't need any level of GWO certification.

High School Diploma

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GWO Basic Safety Training

GWO BST training shall enable participants to support and care for themselves and others working in the industry by possessing the knowledge and skills of first aid, working at heights, manual handling, fire awareness, sea survival and in case of an emergency, to be able to evacuate, rescue and provide appropriate first aid to casualties. Upon completion of the Global Wind Organisation (GWO) Basic Safety Training (BST), participants will possess an awareness of the hazards encountered when working within the wind industry and how to control and mitigate these hazards. The BST will also equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to appropriately respond in the event of an emergency and to increase their safety through proper use of personal protective equipment, emergency equipment and procedures. The approved GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) provides participants with important skills, which include fire awareness, first aid, working at heights, and manual handling. To enable participants to work in the offshore environment, an additional GWO Sea Survival Module training shall be completed.

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National Offshore Wind Training Center (NOWTC)

The NOWI will offer Global Wind Organization (GWO) modules needed by the offshore and onshore wind developers, and other companies related to offshore wind. The GWO training modules will include: GWO Basic Safety, GWO Basic Technical, GWO Advanced Rescue, GWO Enhanced First Aid, GWO Blade Repair, and GWO Standard Slinger Signaler/Rigger Signal Person. Bristol’s NOWI has partnered with Maersk Training, bringing its long-term expertise to ensure the most effective and efficient training experience for you and your company.

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IRATA Rope Access Certification

The Industrial Rope Access Trade Association, often called IRATA, is a leading global trade association for the industrial rope access work-at-height sector. It was formed in the late 1980s to solve hard-to-reach or at-height maintenance challenges facing the offshore oil and gas industry using rope techniques pioneered in climbing and caving sectors.

Today, the rope access techniques developed by IRATA are used for repair, maintenance, inspection, and access work in a range of industries, which include petrochemical, oil and gas, infrastructure, pulp and paper, and renewable energy. IRATA-designed rope access methodology boasts an unrivaled safety record, short set-up and dismantling time, positive environmental benefits, and removes the need for invasive access equipment or worksite disruption.

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Ropeworks

The Ropeworks training program has a reputation of the highest standard of quality and safety. Our goal is to empower every customer with confidence and competence through training, materials, teamwork and support that is current, consistent and innovative. Ropeworks successfully trains more candidates to national and international rope access standards than any other organization in North America. Ropeworks training carries weight with employers because it goes above and beyond the standards, requiring a high degree of competence and professionalism from every successful candidate.

Ropeworks offers the following courses on an open registration and custom basis. See our course calendar for upcoming course dates.

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IRATA

Industrial rope access has been developed by IRATA International for over 25 years to a point where it is the chosen means of access for much of the work in the offshore oil and gas industry as well as a range of projects in construction, civil engineering, the built and natural environment and much more. Its success is based on thorough training and strict work guidelines that deliver an unrivalled safe working record year after year. The environmental, efficiency and economic benefits have resulted in growing international support for industrial rope access ahead of alternative means of access.

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Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)

If you work in a maritime security zone, you need to hold a Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC).

The MSIC is a national identification card that proves you have passed a background check, and met the minimum security requirements to work unescorted or unmonitored in a maritime security zone. The MSIC is not an access card, so you'll also have to request access from individual port or facility control locations.  

You'll need to hold a MSIC if, at least once a year, you require unmonitored access to a maritime security zone, as part of your employment as a:  

  • port, port facility or port service worker
  • stevedore
  • transport operator, including train and truck drivers
  • seafarer on an Australian regulated ship, or  
  • work on and/or supply to offshore oil and gas facilities.

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HUET (Helicopter Undersea Escape Training)

Helicopter Safety and Escape Sea Survival

This training program will prepare delegates that intend to travel to and from offshore oil and gas installations and vessels by helicopter in a tropical environment by providing specific training in pre-flight and in-flight requirements and to equip delegates with the basic emergency response knowledge and skills required in the event of a helicopter emergency – with specific focus on escaping from a helicopter following ditching and sea survival techniques.

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E-learning training for service lift model (this training is desirable but will be dependent on the turbines installed)

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Trade Certificate

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