Qualifications for generation and distribution
Qualifications for generation and distribution
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What kind of education do I need to focus on in order to get a job with the utility company. I would like to work with big transformers and switchyards. Right now I'm an electrician in a cement plant doing mostly motor control up to 4.16kv. The job is nice, but the other day we were having trouble with a transformer not selecting the right tap, and the electricians from the power company came out to adjust the auto taps. I thought that would be a very interesting job. I'm young and willing to learn whatever it takes to take my career to the next level. Looking for recomendations. thanks
Cement Plant Electrician and
Instrumentation Technician






RE: Qualifications for generation and distribution
So, they really are just interested in an "intelligent" willing to learn, conscientious worker.
So going to them with basic electrical knowledge and a drug free background is probably all you need. Apply for a job and talk to them. I wish you good luck.
Keith Cress
kcress - http://www.flaminsystems.com
RE: Qualifications for generation and distribution
I second "itsmoked's" advice. I worked for one of the large electrical utilities in the southern US. Many of their staff started just out of high school, but that was years ago. Now most of them are willing to accept related experience, which will give you a little step up.
Jobs should be opening up, too. The utilities are facing an aging work force and they're going to be looking for intelligent and eager replacements.
In my opinion, it's a great field to work in.
old field guy
RE: Qualifications for generation and distribution
RE: Qualifications for generation and distribution
Cement Plant Electrician and
Instrumentation Technician
RE: Qualifications for generation and distribution
RE: Qualifications for generation and distribution
I just left the NETA world, techs are in high demand, and the pay can be very good after you get level 3 or 4 certified, OTJ training for the most part as david mentioned.