Good place to work . Unfortunatley some of the help are very weak and lazy , which I had a problem with. The way some companies chose there supervision ,is sometimes questionable. I personally learned a great deal doing commercial work for the IBEW. I enjoyed the pay and benefits , but there are no paid holidays or vacations . If you don't work , you don't get paid.
An easy place to come to work where the staff and coworkers are all on the same page. A nice outdoor atmosphere with a couple of ponds with walking paths around them to help break up the day.
the ibew teaches you very well the basics of the industry. great training.
a day is 700-330. one break one lunch. i enjoy pipe work, emt underground, rigid.
ive been a foreman and journeyman, ive attended project meetings, safety meetings, and foreman meetings. i know that side of supervising. i have the skills needed to lead.
Prosbenefits, salary
Conslack of work available, who ya know not what ya know, political
5.0
Quality Control Inspector | La Porte, IN | Aug 29, 2013
Inspection of work completed, testing of cables equipment, computer data entry, filling out testing forms, instructing foreman and crews
The mornings would consist of reviewing and lining up the work orders that needed inspected and completed for the day. I would look up any blueprints needed associated with the jobs and tasks for the day. I would lay out the work packages for the other crew members of my testing crew, as well as, for myself. I would then meet with the testing crew, giving them instructions on the tasks for the day. We would then go to work. I would go out and test any cables, and inspect the work orders for the day, taking the more complex work orders. If there was changes needing to made I would contact the field foreman and crew for a meeting and instruct them on the changes needing made in order for that device, run, or cable needed to pass inspection. Throughout the day I would make sure that my crew had enough inspections, work, and material to keep them busy, as well as answer any questions they might have. I would line up and get them any tools, material, or permits they needed to complete their jobs. Once the inspections were complete, I would log them into the computer, fill out the level 3/4 testing forms, and turn them into the general contractor for the authentication process, which would then sell them off to BP as completed work. The best part about my job was the responsibility I had. I love a good challenge and enjoy being a crew leader and being in a management type position. I have excellent communication skills so communicating with my crew, the field foreman, workers, and
ProsMeeting alot of new people in management and making connections, excellent job experience, high responsibility level, learned alot in the refinery
Cons(being an inspector) you have to inform of mistakes and sometimes causes hostility, long hours
A great organization to work for. Great pay, and benefits and Health Plan
I would get to General Motors around 6 am. to make it to the designated company area by 630. We would then go over morning safety instructions, tool box talks P.P.E's. We had a very regular safety conscious day from then on. there was two breaks for break fast of 15 minutes and then for 1/2 hour for lunch. And, then we would leave at 3pm.
I learned a lot from this job. I learned almost all of what i needed to know of industrial electrical work.
-bending conduit, rigid, EMT, Liquid-tight
-working with in a high voltage box
-working with buss
-working with single man, scissors, and JLG lefts.
-working with running cable
-all hand tools
-learned how to write PPE's
-Rewrote electrical diagrams, when Forman would advise me to do so
-took safety precautions and wrote safety precautions for company
The hardest part of the job was the extensive amount of physical labor that needed to be done.
The most enjoyable part of the job was the physical labor.
ProsGreat pay, Health benefits and union benefits
ConsVery stressful on the body. can be greatly injured (death) if not paying attention
A typical day could involve scope of work reviews, estimating, project management, interactions with vendors, customer or other project personnel. There is a lot of on-the-job experience and job training. Workplace culture could be improved. Wonderful competitive and fast paced working environment. Being meticulous, analytical and and focused is required due to changing technologies. Enjoyed the pay rate, benefits, achieving targets and providing customer needs.
The union has a very good hierarchy and job description. I always knew what was required of me. Where at other jobs I did not know what their expectations of me were they changed from day to day
2.0
Journeyman Electrician | Atlanta, GA | Mar 12, 2019
My personal experience
From my experience this is a great place to learn the electrical trade. Its has a lot to offer, certain things need improvement. There is not a whole lot of room for advancement, companies already have who they want where they want for the most part. You can make decent money in exchange for all of you time.
Grate Training for Telecommunication and Low Voltige
IBEW is a good place to work and receive skill training in a trade while in college, also IBEW pays for your course while working in your trade. End of school will be state certified in the telecommunication low voltage.
Lots of work, lots of politics, Great experiances from commercial to oil and gas in fort mcmurray. workers seem to range from young to quit old but you find a way to work together and get the job done good for training the younger guys.
Started off great while.there was lots of work. As work dwindled people you thought were friends and good conworkers became backstabbers to keep their positions. Calling contractor s to find the next big job.
Allot of horrible people
People are great to work with. Always experiencing new things and working on different jobs. The people are always willing to teach the new guy. The feeling of true brother/sisterhood.
Questions And Answers about IBEW
Why did you leave your job at IBEW?
Asked Mar 16, 2017
Rosa Local 1049 Long Island Flagger
Rises to the occasion in bravery honor loyalty and sacrifice on the front lines Masked up... following all executive orders in place due to Covid pandemic. Standing in freezing temps 100 degree breaking forecast to stand and protect the lineman of operations. Endless tiresome hours in dedicated commitment to position. Glowed up in safety attire enforced by the company applying safety first.
A lifetime Achievement Award in Service
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Answered Jan 21, 2021
I didn't like the politics and got tired of never seeing minorities as foremen.
Answered May 16, 2019
What questions did they ask during your interview at IBEW?
Asked Aug 5, 2016
1. Why do you wanna be with us?
2. What was an emergency you were in how did you handle it?
3. Has a co worker ever annoyed you and how’d you handle it?
4. Was there ever a time you forgot something to get a project done and what did you improvise?
5. What’s a groups activity you’ve done.
Answered Apr 7, 2020
I was selected by the union contractors board after a 3 interview process,consisting of 1st high school diploma,1 years algebra,to take and aptitude test with 300 more students as prerequisite.Those who scored highest went on to interview, resulting with the very best selected to be Trained by the I.B.E.W. a great honor and great accomplishment in my life.
Answered Sep 22, 2019
What is the interview process like at IBEW?
Asked Aug 5, 2016
Many steps, including a group interview and a test.
Answered Feb 27, 2019
You take a test and if you score high enough, there's a panel interview. They are there to see if you have a good head on your shoulders, good work ethic, and that your expectations of the job are realistic.
Answered Aug 21, 2017
How long does it take to get hired from start to finish at IBEW? What are the steps along the way?
Asked Jul 11, 2016
Depends on the economy and need for apprentices and journeyman. Could be a week could be a year. Timing is everything. In 2015 washington took in over 200 apprentices now they are not taking any. The goal is to keep those apprentices working and in need same goes with wireman. The goal of the local union is to balance the labor needs of contractors with the union labor pool. My answer in short is the best time to get into the union is during the boom times when labor is in great need.
Answered Sep 20, 2017
Month to years
Answered Feb 12, 2017
If you were in charge, what would you do to make IBEW a better place to work?
