While both electricians and wiremen are engaged in work that pertains to electrical circuits, networks, switches and appliances, the standard dictionary definition of an electrician is “a person who installs and maintains electrical equipment”. A wireman, on the other hand, is defined as “an installer or repairer of electric wiring”.
However, both professionals have more similarities than differences. Any person engaged in the installation, maintenance as well as the repair of electrical systems and equipment, whether at home, in offices, in business spaces, at large scale industrial complexes or even for municipalities and urban areas at large, is an electrician.
The term ‘electrician’ is one that can be defined broadly. This is because jobs for electricians come under a number of different categories. These include outside lineman, inside wireman, residential wireman, installer technician, among others. That being said, all wiremen are electricians, but not all electricians are wiremen.
Regardless of background or specialisation, all electricians have the same basic understanding of the trade. They are able to read and understand blueprints, install and fix electrical lines, equipment and systems, troubleshoot problems with circuitry and electrical systems and equipment as well as conduct inspections and ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards.
Typically, electricians undergo their formal training in the trade through an apprenticeship program. The time it takes to complete such a program depends on a variety of factors. However, the individual skills and abilities of each electrician vary, depending on what they have specialised in.
The duties of an electrician are not merely limited to the installation, maintenance, repair and enhancement of electrical systems and parts. They also need to perform checks and inspections, as well as routine tests in order to identify issues with the electrical system and its components so that they can be addressed and fixed at the earliest, so that they return to peak efficiency as quickly as possible.
Electricians also need to calibrate their equipment to the specifications provided, complete the relevant and/or necessary documentation that are required for servicing and repairs, perform their tasks in a manner that is consistent with electrical codes, standards and blueprints and ensure that sufficient inventory of supplies as well as component parts is always readily available.
With regard to physical attributes, being an electrician requires one to be reasonably fit, as the nature of an electrician’s job often requires physical exertion. An electrician should be able to lift, carry, push and pull electrical items and equipment. They also should be able to bend, squat, crouch, kneel and reach hard-to-access places as well as be familiar with the use of power tools.
In today’s technologically advanced world where information is always available to us at our fingertips, so are job hunting avenues. There will always be an ever growing need for skilled and qualified electricians. The growth of the internet has made it easy for people to apply for electrician jobs on online job portals. Yet, many others find work through their own personal contacts, or through recruitments from Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs).
However, the one method of recruitment that has withstood the test of time is the newspaper advertisement. Ads posted under the category ‘recruitment’ or ‘situation vacant’ contain information regarding various job vacancies and the requirements for electricians too are listed in the said column.
In India, newspapers are regarded as authentic and reliable sources of information, and so people have a great amount of faith in newspaper advertisements.
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A typical ad for an electrician or wireman looks like this: “Needed electrician for ABC Electric Supplies Co. in Kolkata. Must be experienced with power tools. Salary negotiable. Contact: 8201520515.”