How Many Certifications = 1 Year of Experience?
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Tim, Another 💯% accurate short video!
Thanks Wesley!
So glad that you put this out there. On reddit you see a lot of fresh grads who are struggling to find work because they won't take maintenance, field service or tech support jobs. The fact is you just need to get in the door of a company and establish yourself. Build some real world experience!
Yes, that first job doesn't need to be glorious, just rich with experiences
Absolutely agree Tim, Maintenance is the best way to master equipment troubleshooting. An that company is bound to have a vacancy for controls at some point. Hiring internally is much smoother.
Glad your agree!
I'm currently studying to be an automation technician, which is a trade school variant in Scandinavia.. I feel quite lucky that I have ~3 years out of 4,5 where I work as a maintenance tech and get thrown some automation assignments slowly as my skills improve.
When I am finally done I will have both the knowledge and experience.
Sounds like you are off to a great start!
No classroom anything equals doing it for a living for even 6 months.
I agree!
There is no short cut for maintenance or engineer. If you are still in college I would recommend that you spend extra hours use your automation lab to do different projects. Document these projects so you can show the future employer you have the capability to learn even if you don't real work experience. Lastly, look for co-op or internship. It always help.
Very good tips!
I'm doing the opposite, I'm already a maintenance technician, becoming an engineer.
Great!
What kind of maintenance do you do?
@@miguelelena1017 Preventive, troubleshooting and sometimes commissioning. Previously preventive, troubleshooting, sometimes reverse engineering of special parts and redesign and upgrade installation.
youd be surprised how many companies will hire you as an engineer with no degree if you have solid maintenance experience.
I agree
What maintenance positions involve the most amount of controls and plc maintenance?
Any in controls or electrical typically do
@@TimWilborne Yeah so I’ve been doing electrical construction work for 7 months. I’ve encountered the automation aspect of electrical which has caught my eye but I’m not to sure where to start. I’ve seen you said to start as a PM in one of your videos but Like you said you won’t be involved with plc’s. I want to be involved with plc’s yet I have no real work experience, what would be the best road for me to take to get involved as soon as possible?
Start with this lesson series. You can get through the counter lesson with the simulator then decide how serious you are about pursuing it. Feel free to reach out to me afterwards.
So im the opposite. Bachelor's and 3 years as a panel builder/ siemens and AB programmer. But i have only on the job training. What certs should i be after?
What requirements are you seeing that you don't meet?
@Tim Wilborne not requirments so much. Just wondering what continuing education looks like. How do i stay on top of new tech and new laws? And heaven forbid i need to job hunt in the future, what certification might they look for? I dont want years of experience designing, building, programming, and servicing to be unemployable because im missing a particular training.
Continuing education is important. I would focus on finding quality classes in the products and disciplines you use and if it comes with a certification then great. But I've found too many certifications are more about hitting the accreditation steps and less about delivering the information you need.
@@TimWilborne Thank you for your response and all of your videos. I especially enjoyed the Phoenix contact visits as I have begun using more of their line. Your tips are being incorporated into systems installed on three continents.
That is great to hear Joshua!