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What is a senior electrician and how to become one
A senior electrician is in charge of inspecting, installing, repairing, and maintaining complex electrical systems and equipment. They supervise a team of electricians to ensure all work performed adheres to the required safety, electrical, and building codes. They also select the appropriate tools, equipment, and materials for the electrical work. Senior electricians must perform regular maintenance on electrical wirings and systems to ensure all appliances are working properly.
A senior electrician works in factories, private homes, schools, businesses, and buildings in general. A successful electrician should have proficiency in electrical work, manual dexterity, analytical skills, observation skills, problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and communication skills.
Senior electricians work 40 hours a week Monday to Friday from 9 to 5. Those working on a freelance basis do not have a regular work schedule and get to set their own working hours.
What general advice would you give to a senior electrician?
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Avg. Salary $55,615
Avg. Salary $59,228
Growth rate 7%
Growth rate 0.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.86%
Asian 2.26%
Black or African American 8.62%
Hispanic or Latino 18.59%
Unknown 4.27%
White 65.40%
Genderfemale 4.04%
male 95.96%
Age - 41American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%
Asian 7.00%
Black or African American 14.00%
Hispanic or Latino 19.00%
White 57.00%
Genderfemale 47.00%
male 53.00%
Age - 41Stress level is high
7.1 - high
Complexity level is challenging
7 - challenging
Work life balance is fair
6.4 - fair
Senior electrician career paths
Key steps to become a senior electrician
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Start to develop specific senior electrician skills
Skills Percentages Electrical Equipment 9.45% Hand Tools 8.67% Ladders 5.77% Circuit Breakers 5.35% Preventative Maintenance 5.07% Complete relevant senior electrician training and internships
Accountants spend an average of 4-10 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New senior electricians learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a senior electrician based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real senior electrician resumes.Obtain the necessary licensing
Becoming a licensed senior electrician usually doesn't require a college degree. However, you need to pass an exam to become a licensed senior electrician in most of states. 25 states require senior electricians to have license for their work. You can see the list of states below.State Education Exam License url Alabama - State exam required Licensed Journeyman Electrician Alaska - State exam required Electrical Worker Arkansas - Third-party exam required Journeyman Electrician Colorado - State exam required Journeyman Electrician Hawaii Degree required State exam required Electrician Research senior electrician duties and responsibilities
- Terminate primary and secondary leads of transformers.
- Install many PLC changes for safety and quality improvements.
- Service PLC operate electroplating lines, CNC mills and lathes, injection molding and vacuum presses.
- Supervise small construction teams in the installation of electrical hardware and associate components according to NEC guidelines for residential new construction.
Get senior electrician experience
Generally, it takes 6-12 months to become a senior electrician. The most common roles before becoming a senior electrician include electrician, journeyman electrician team lead and maintenance electrician.Apply for senior electrician jobs
Now it's time to start searching for a senior electrician job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:
- Browse job boards for relevant postings
- Consult your professional network
- Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
- Watch out for job scams
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Average senior electrician salary
The average senior electrician salary in the United States is $55,615 per year or $27 per hour. Senior electrician salaries range between $37,000 and $81,000 per year.
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Senior electrician reviews
Bending pipe,cause it cost me money if the measurements is off
Thinking about the job while working the job
Is to keep lights burning to satisfy customers
The customers siting on the dark
Nothing? Its the worst job on site and you have to put up with working with uneducated divs. And thats just the management.
Retarded trades who think they are special. They don't realise to be an electrician requires superior brain power, something they can only dream about. Hence the continual flapping of their gums trying to make us believe their dull useless lives are interesting.
Updated January 8, 2025
