What is an Industrial Electrician

You may be on the lookout for an industrial electrician as British Columbia has been experiencing a period of rapid industrial growth and much of that growth is happening in the Lower Mainland areas of Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, and Langley. That growth has fueled the demand for industrial electricians. So here we will address the question: what is an industrial electrician and when is it necessary to hire one?

What is an Electrician?

An electrician is a professional who specializes in installing and maintaining electrical wiring. An electrician is necessary to install, maintain, or inspect the electrical wiring of buildings, equipment, and even on ships and airplanes. Electricians install and maintain residential and commercial electrical systems. Electricians train through an apprenticeship lasting several years, and electricians in Vancouver, Richmond, Surrey, Burnaby, and Langley are licensed through the province of British Columbia.

What is an industrial electrician?

An industrial electrician installs, maintains, tests, and repairs the electrical wiring and electrical equipment on industrial sites and plants. Electrical equipment includes switch boxes, conduits, feeders, and receptacles. Industrial electricians work in all different kinds of industrial settings, including mines, electrical construction sites, power companies, steel producers, ship yards, oil rigs, and motor vehicle manufacturers.

What sort of equipment do industrial electricians work on?

Industrial electricians can work on:

– generators
– pumps
– motors
– heavy machines of all kinds
– lighting
– systems for environmental regulation, such as air conditioners
– communication systems

What training does an industrial electrician have?

An industrial electrician in Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, and other parts of BC have four levels of apprenticeship training, each 300 hours long. In addition, an industrial electrician apprentice has at least 6000 hours of work experience. This extensive training ensures that professional industrial electricians are experts in their field, able to work safely in a wide variety of industrial situations.

What should I do if I need an industrial electrician?

Hiring an industrial electrician is an important decision. The safety of your plant or job site depends on choosing a true professional.

Pro Ace Electricians are fully licensed and bonded, providing you with a guarantee of expertise and quality. We guarantee Pro Ace work. Pro Ace can not only install your electrical system but assist with regular and emergency maintenance. Pro Ace is reliable and responds quickly to inquiries. Your Pro Ace electrician will communicate clearly with you so there are no surprises. Pro Ace rates are reasonable and competitive.

Pro Ace Electricians are experts that you can trust on your job site. Whether your industrial site requires electrical installation, regular maintenance, or troubleshooting and repair, Pro Ace has a professional to meet your needs.

If you are in Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, Langley, or Surrey, give Pro Ace a call today at 604-293-3770 to discuss your electrical needs and decide whether a Pro Ace industrial electrician is right for you.