Hi, just wondering if anybody knew of any jobs abroad coming up? preferbly UK firms taking on sub contractors on a new build. from Guernsey to Dubai, need to get away and earn some proper cash!
Hi does anybody out there have an English version of the Hungarian wiring regulations. I am in the process of buying a house there and wish to upgrade the supply and earthing, followed by a full rewire and I want to make sure the contractors are doing it to the correct local codes.
Hey Guy's I thought that I would set up a thread for discussions on the Canadian code and their lingo! Yes they speak English but not when it comes to their electrics, like do you know what Marrettes are? do you know what raceways are, how about the difference between grounded and grounding...
I am 25 years old and I am moving to London, I have a Romanian qualification as a Low and Medium Voltage Electrician, I work for a big multinational company as an Industrial Electrician, I have about 1 year experience and I am looking for a mentor in London to work and collaborate in the future...
have a nose at this link about electrics in india, BBC News - Why India loves a good electrician
made me chuckle, everyday the company i work for employs more Indian electricians to replace Brits saying that they have the same skill set! (cheaper), apparently we are only needed these days to...
As the title says I am a recently qualified Irish electrician, im thinking of heading over to the Uk to look for work as there is nothing in Ireland. I know there are tests I can do up north to get my qualifications in line with those required in the Uk but im just wondering is there any point...
Hi, new to the site and not an electrician. I am planning to move to the USA in a year or so.
I just had a question about using UK 240V 50Hz tools on a US 220V 60Hz supply...basically is this possible? Is there any way I can avoid selling all my UK electrical tools and having to buy new ones...
Hey guys,
Anyone know of any leads for inspection work (complex) overseas, middle east maybe? I've got cv in with Kaymas and the like but wanting to hear about more coming off, I've got plenty experience doing inspection on the oil and gas/ petro chem game
Cheers
I am hoping that there is someone who uses the forum who would be able to help me to understand the different terminologies and materials used on British wiring systems compared to Canadian. I have been a journeyman for 35 years and will be part of a team that is traveling to Mozambique in late...
Would appreciate it if someone could please answer my question, i started rewiring my house in Spain, have got yellow/green as earth, blue as neutral, brown as live, 2 way switching brown, as found these three colours as live in the old wiring, and could be ANYTHING!!!! in your expert opinion...
Hi I am looking for a plumbing apprenticeship, I have been in college for 2 weeks doing city and guilds level 2 diploma but have been told that I need a plumbing apprenticeship to complete the course I have tried 52 companies for one now and still no one is taking on. So if anyone is will to...
I have 16 years of regular experience in Dpt. of Atomic Energy, India as an Electrician. I would like to know that how my Qualification and experience as an Industrial Electrician will help me to get a job in Canada. Whether it is essential to complete a Licensing test in Canada for this...
Dear All,
I am waiting now for my 2nd level of Vetassess Electrician(General) practical test. Is any one have already done this kind of practical test. I just want to know what kind of preparation that i have to undergo aside from my experience. The basic theory of Ohm's law, practical wirings...
hi all
does anyone know of any firms looking for sparkys to work in new zealand?
seems lots of other trades are going their,
any news on this would be nice
thanks.
Hi All.
anyone worked in sweden??
need all the information i can get. cable types , basic regs towards RCDs etc.. assuming socket outlets are standard european.
hi all, i am a new member, i am intrested if any one could point me into any good payed over sea contracts, do not what to be away all the time but would be happy to work 4 months, 2 weeks off... thanks if any one can help...
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