Locksmith electrician: description of the profession and job descriptions

In recent years, blue-collar occupations have become very popular. So, many graduates pay attention to the specialty "electrician". Today in our article we will consider the features of the professional activity of a specialist, as well as the tasks that are included in the professional duties of a professional.

An electrician (or electrical fitter) is a person who works with electrical networks. He is responsible for the operation and repair of electrical equipment. Accordingly, the work of a specialist is very responsible and complex, he is subject to increased professional requirements in terms of professional knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as personal qualities. Most often, electricians work at power plants, transformer substations and at any other enterprises where electricity is used in one quality or another quantity (for example, in the subway on rolling stock).

The profession itself is in high demand in the labor market. Electrical maintenance technicians, depending on their qualifications, may have different digits (from 2nd to 8th). Moreover, the higher the rank of a specialist, the more complex and complex work he can perform. The profession has both advantages and disadvantages. The advantages include a sufficient level of wages and high demand. The disadvantages include hazardous working conditions and a high level of responsibility.

The locksmith electrician carries out his professional activities strictly in accordance with the official regulations, which are included in the job description and a unified tariff and qualification reference book of jobs and professions of workers (ETKS). Accordingly, before you officially find a job, you need to familiarize yourself with these documents and make sure that you can fulfill all the duties prescribed to you. The duties of an electrician fitter include the following tasks:

• carrying out electrical work;
• maintenance of units, apparatus and fittings using specialized equipment;
• cleaning of parts and elements of electrical equipment (these processes are most often carried out using compressed air);
• manufacturing of simple parts;
• installation of connecting elements (for example, couplings, tees, etc.);
• work with wiring diagrams;
• tinning, soldering, insulating, laying and splicing wires and much more.

It should be borne in mind that depending on the specific place of work, category, as well as the wishes and requirements of the employer, the list of job responsibilities is subject to change.

Professional standard (or professional standard) Is a document that regulates the requirements that every electrician must meet. At the same time, employers often impose requirements not only on the professional, but also on the personal characteristics of such a specialist.

In the process of employment for the position of an electrician, it is important to carefully read the job description and study all the requirements of the employer. Very often, employers place special emphasis on the necessary personal characteristics of a professional, among them stand out:

• accuracy;
• methodicalness in performing tasks;
• a responsibility;
• attention to detail;
• good memory;
• sociability;
• discipline;
• Analytical mind;
• stress tolerance;
• the ability to make independent decisions and be responsible for them, and much more.

Thus, a highly qualified professional must be an independent, full-fledged and developed personality.

In order for a specialist to be able to efficiently and efficiently perform his work functions, he must have a large amount of theoretical knowledge, as well as practical skills. The main ones include:

• knowledge of the regulatory framework, laws and regulations that govern the professional activities of an electrician;
• knowledge of the methods of laying wires and cables;
• knowledge of the rules for the operation of electrical equipment;
• wiring diagrams;
• technical features of electrical equipment;
• safety rules;
• first aid rules, etc.

In addition to the direct duties of a specialist, the job description also contains the rights and obligations of an electrician. It is necessary to carefully read these chapters before officially applying for a job.

The rights of an employee include:

• communication with management about their work activities;
• use a variety of databases and information resources;
• increase your rank by passing certification exams;
• increase your theoretical training;
• hone professional skills, etc.

An electrician-locksmith is a specialist who can enjoy all the rights provided for by the Labor Code of the Russian Federation.

In this case, the employee is responsible for:

• high-quality and complete performance of their duties;
• fulfillment of the employer's requirements;
• high-quality organization of their work;
• compliance with the internal regulations of the enterprise where he works, as well as safety rules;
• maintaining accounting and reporting documentation, etc.

Depending on the scale of the violation, as well as the amount of the specialist's fault, he can be held accountable at different levels: from disciplinary to criminal.

If you want to take the position of an electrician locksmith in the future, then you must appropriate professional training should be completed... So, in order to find a job, it is necessary to present the employer with a diploma of secondary vocational education. It should be noted immediately that the position of an electrician is suitable for a person who is interested in the exact sciences (mathematics, physics, etc.).

So, after the end of the 9th grade, you need to choose the appropriate educational institution... If possible, give preference to those educational institutions that are located in large cities or in the capital, as they are respected by employers. Before directly entering a technical school or college, you need to visit the admissions office of the educational institution. This will tell you which exams you need to take. In the learning process, you need to pay close attention not only to obtaining theoretical knowledge, but also practical skills. So, in the course of your education, you will undergo compulsory internships and practices, which are an integral part of your education. Thus, you will acquire skills that will be indispensable in the process of direct work.

However, even after receiving a basic diploma, the educational process of an electrician does not end. A specialist who wants to stay relevant in the labor market and move up the career ladder, must regularly attend various educational events: conferences, workshops, lectures, etc. Remember that the level of your education will directly affect the level of salary. As you can see, an electrician is a working profession that requires a lot of educational background.