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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