Apprentice Electrician

Key Information

Location
Onshore / offshore  

Work environment
Site

Work area
Wind turbine generators / offshore substations / onshore substations

Typical employer
Lead contractor or subcontractor

Applicable project phase
Construction and operations

Tasks and responsibilities

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 Licence. While working under the supervision of the Electrician, an Apprentice Electrician will 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 a Apprentice Electrician gains working knowledge and skills.

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Example competencies

Qualifications

• Year 12 school certificate (or equivalent)

• Current GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) – Offshore Certification (this training is provided during the apprenticeship)

• IRATA Rope Access certification desirable but not essential

• Current Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)

• Current HUET (1-day course) provided during apprenticeship

• Current OGUK Medical and Chester Step Test desirable

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

• Construction Industry White Card (to be obtained on the job, during the construction phase of the project)

Experience

• Understanding or background in electrical systems highly desirable but not essential

• Experience working in a ‘hands on’ role also highly desirable

Skills and knowledge

• Ability to follow instructions and work under the direction of a supervisor

• Practical mindset with the ability to think outside the box

Physical requirements

• Ability to pass OGUK Medical and Chester’s Step Test

• Ability to work offshore on a regular rotation roster

• Physical ability to climb wind turbines and complete physically demanding tasks at heights

Personal attributes

• Safety focused, with the ability to promote and adhere to a safety-first work culture

• Team player who can take direction from others