ELECTRICIANS & THE INDUSTRY

JOB OUTLOOK FOR ELECTRICIANS IN THE PHILIPPINES

JOB OUTLOOK: ELECTRICIANS AND THE PHILIPPINE INDUSTRY.

In the US, growth of employment of electricians is projected to grow 23% from 2010-2020. In the Philippines, employment of electricians is expected to grow considerably for the next ten years or so, faster than the average for all occupations. The recent implementation of R.A. 9513 known as the Renewable Energy Act of 2008 will accelerates the need for more qualified and trained electricians in the country in the installation of renewable energy equipments and component that had never been done before. New homes and businesses need to be wired ever before, and electricians will be needed to install the necessary components.

Alternative power generation, such as solar, wind, wave inverter, biomass, and geothermal or even is an emerging field that should require more electricians for installation. Furthermore, competent electricians will be needed to link these alternative power sources to homes and existing power grids. Employment growth stemming from these sources, however, is largely dependent on government policy. Employment of electricians fluctuates with the overall economy. Also, workers may experience periods of unemployment when the overall level of construction falls. Facility electricians in factories and industrial plants tend to have the most stable employment. Electricians with the widest variety of skills should have the best job

opportunities.

WHAT IS AN ELECTRICIAN
An electrician is a trade person specializing in all electrical works which includes wiring of buildings, stationary machines and related equipment including its maintenance and other related works.
Qualified Electrician is supposed to be employed whenever electric power is needed in any establishment.

FEATURES OF ELECTRICIANS

TYPICAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Fossil Power Plants

R.E. Power plants

R.E. Gen

JOB OPPORTUNITIES DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE

During the construction of power plants, lot of electricians are employed. Job descriptions are varied due to the different feature in the construction of buildings and power plants. Also in horizontal and vertical constructions, electricians are always needed to complet such projects

POWER PLANT ELECTRICIANS

Power plants employ electricians as:

Generator

technicians and operators Electrical control operators Motor maintenance and installations group Shop maintenance and motor rewinding Plant substation tenders. Plant facilities technicians and maintenance

 Quality

control assistants Instrumentation technicians Relay test technicians Meter test technicians Electronic component technicians Auto Cad operators as draftsman or designers

ELECTRICIANS IN SUBSTATION & TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE

Substation and Transmission Operation and Maintenance companies employ electricians as: Substation operators/tenders and maintenance group. Substation equipment test/commissioning technicians Meter test/commissioning technicians and installer Relay test/commissioning technicians Communication equipment technicians and operators Transmission line foreman/lineman Auto Cad operators as draftsman or designers

ELECTRICIANS IN DISTRIBUTION UTILITIES

Distribution Utilities employ electricians as: a. Electrical foreman and leadman b. Lineman and groundman c. Meter readers and installers d. Distribution line inspectors e. Line obstruction maintenance crews f. Load-end substation tenders/technicians g. SCADA or power management operators h. Auto Cad operators in design departments

ELECTRICIANS IN INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT

In industrial plants, electrician are employed as:

Facility

supervisors and technicians Production equipment operators Facility maintenance crews Instrumentation technicians Quality control personnel Draftsman/Auto Cad operators

ELECTRICIANS IN RESIDENTIAL ESTABLISHMENT

In residential establishments, electricians are employed as:

Electrical

contractors Installer of building interior wirings House wiring maintenance Supervisors in wiring installation Installer of pumps and motors Installer of electronic components R.E. Generator installers

ELECTRICIANS EMPLOYED BY GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS

Government institutions employ electricians as:

Electrical

wiring inspectors Government building facility maintenance crews Electrical draftsman/Auto Cad operators

JOB OPPORTUNITIES ON OFF SHORE BUSINESSES

A Ships electrician maintains and repairs all onboard electrical installations. Some of the vessels being serviced are:
Cruise liners Cargo ships Fishing vessels Dredgers Barges Interisland vessels Private and other luxury ships Oil tanker shipping lines Off shore oil riggers

SUMMARIZED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ELECTRICIANS

1) Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures 2) Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment

3) Install wirings to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.

4)Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes. 5) Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous
6) Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.

7) Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
8) Direct and train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. 9) Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes. 10) Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment including oscilloscopes, ammeters, and test lamps.

11) Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.
12) Perform business management duties such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports and ordering supplies and equipment.

13) Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
14) Install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.

15) Construct and fabricate parts, using hand tools and specifications. 19) Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit and moving and lifting heavy objects. 20) Provide preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services. 21) Provide assistance during emergencies by operating floodlights and generators, placing flares, and driving needed vehicles. 22) Serve as operators and technicians in technical servicing in power plants and substations

ELECTRICIANS AT WORK

Electricians work on jobs generated by:

Industrial

& Commercial Business Establishments Residential Establishments Government Institutions Off Shore Businesses Servicing Establishments

MAJOR SECTORS OF INDUSTRIES IN THE PHILIPPINES

Agriculture Shipbuilding and repair Automotive Aerospace Electronics Mining and extraction Off shoring and outsourcing Energy Government Institutions

ECONOMY AND GENERATION OF JOBS

As the economy prosper, construction of roads and bridges saturates and in someway construction of industrial, commercial and residential establishments boom as it reaches this phase. Moreover, construction of additional power plants pursue to meet power demands of these industries. More jobs are generated for the workforce. However, acceleration of these accomplishment always depends on government policies.

BUSSINESS CLIMATE IN THE PHILIPPINES

AmCham survey finds Philippines most improved business climate in ASEAN The Philippines was the most improved in business environment among ASEAN countries, a new survey of American firms operating in the region revealed, despite continuing concerns of corruption, tax structure, and infrastructure. Based on the 2013 ASEAN Business Outlook Survey conducted by the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in 10 countries in ASEAN revealed that from 2008 to 2013, the Philippines showed the greatest improvement in its business environment.

World Bank ranks PHL among Top 10 countries in improving business climate The World Bank thinks it's getting easier at least. The Philippines is among the 10 top economies in enhancing the business environment in the past year, improving its ranking by 30 places in the World Bank Group's "Doing Business" report released Tuesday. In "Doing Business 2014: Understanding Regulations for Small and Medium-Size Enterprises," the Washingtonbased multilateral lender said the Philippines was among nations that has implemented at least three reforms in doing business the multilateral lender monitors. The Philippines made it easier for businessmen to secure construction permits, obtain credit and pay taxes, the report noted. In the latest report, the Philippines now ranks 108th out of 189 nations, up 30 notches from 138 last year.

ECONOMIC GROWTH OF THE PHILIPPINES

Economic growth is the increase in the market value of the goods and services produced by an economy over time. It is conventionally measured as the percent rate of increase in real gross domestic product, or real GDP. GDP is The market value of all final goods and services produced in a country in a given year, equal to total consumer, investments and government spending, plus the value of exports, minus the value of imports.

GNP is the total of all final goods and services produced within a nation in a particular year, plus income earned by its citizens (including income of those located abroad), minus income of nonresidents located in that country. Basically, GNP measures the value of goods and services that the country's citizens produced regardless of their location. GNP is one measure of the economic condition of a country, under the assumption that a higher GNP leads to a higher quality of living, all other things being equal.

GNP AND GDP REPORTS AND FORECAST Investors rely on the trends of economic growth, thus the real GDP is very significant in the influx of investments in a country. The GDP is the most important of all the indicators for a robust economy so it is important to know the trends of forecasted value for the succeeding years to come. GDP are reported every quarter of the year and forecast could be short or long term.

GDP GDP CONSTANT

LAST

PREVIOUS

HIGHEST

LOWEST

FOR EC AST

UNIT

TREND

1679335.00 PRICES GROSS FIXED CAPITAL FORMATION 324740.65

2013-05-15

1656319.00

1679335.00

825496.00

1706640.57

2013-09-30

PHP MILLION

2013-05-15

363683.30

363683.30

163357.69

349767.34

2013-09-30

PHP MILLION

GROSS NATIONAL PRODUCT GDP

GDP GROWTH 1.40 RATE
2013-06-30

1987347.00

2013-05-15

1964627.00

2080585.00

939555.00

1938702.18

2013-09-30

PHP MILLION

250.27

2012-12-31

224.75
2.30

250.27
3.40

4.40
-2.30

275.62
1.44

2013-12-31

USD BILLION

2013-09-30

PERCENT

GDP ANNUAL GROWTH RATE

GDP PER CAPITA GDP PER CAPITA

7.50

2013-06-30

7.70

8.90

0.50

7.14

2013-09-30

PERCENT

1501.83

2012-12-31

1433.48

1501.83

696.02

1563.21

2013-12-31

USD

3802.99

2012-12-31

3629.90

3802.99

2296.95

3963.20

2013-12-31

USD

PPP

GDP

LAST

PREVIOUS

HIGHEST

LOWEST

FORECAST

UNIT

TREND

GDP GDP ANNUAL GROWT H RATE GDP PER CAPITA

250.27

201212-31

224.75

250.27

4.40

275.62

2013-1231

USD BILLION

7.50

201306-30

7.70

8.90

0.50

7.14

2013-09- PERCENT 30

1501.83 201212-31

1433.48

1501.83

696.02

1563.21

2013-1231

USD

HOW R.A. 9513 GENERATES JOBS

R.A. 9513 or Renewable Energy Act of 2008. Accelerate the exploration and development of renewable energy resources: 1. Achieve energy self-reliance 1.1 to reduce the countrys dependence on fossil fuels 1.2 to minimize the countrys exposure to price fluctuations 2. adoption of clean energy to mitigate climate change 3. promote socio-economic development in rural areas Increase the utilization of renewable energy by providing fiscal and non-fiscal incentives

GREEN ENERGY OPTION PROGRAM

R. E. 9513 Chapter III, Section 9 also mandates the DOE to establish a Green Energy Option program which provides end users the option to choose RE resources as their sources of energy. End users may directly contract from RE facilities their energy requirements distributed through their respective distribution facilities. Section 10. Subject to technical considerations and without discrimination and upon request of the distribution end users, the Dus shall enter into net metering agreements with end users with RE system.

INCENTIVES GIVEN TO RE PROJECTS

Investors in Renewable Energy Projects are given special FIT rate (Feed-In Tariff) as incentives. Income tax Holiday (ITH) For the first 7 years of commercial operations, registered RE developer shall be exempt from income taxes levied by the government. Duty free Importation of RE machinery, equipment and materials within the first 10 years upon the issuance of a certification of an RE developer.

The government waives its share from the proceeds of micro-scale projects for communal purposes and non commercial operations, which are not greater than 100 kilowatts.

NET METERING SYSTEM

Service drop

KWHR OUT

M R.E. Gen
KWHR IN

METERING SCHEME FOR CONSUMERS WITH R.E. SYSTEM

JOB OPPORTUNITIES CREATED BY R.E. 9513

There will be an unlimited job opportunities for electrician after the full implementation of R.E. 9513. Qualified electricians will work on the installation of renewable energy equipments and component that had never been done before for homes and businesses who had the option to generate their own power consumption. However, electricians must be trained to this kind of job which requires expertise to link these alternative generated power sources from homes and businesses into existing power grids

Number of Occupied Housing Units by Construction Materials of the Outer Walls and Roof: 2000 Construction Materials of the Roof

Construction Materials of the Outer Walls

Total Number of Occupied Housing Units

Galvanized Iron/ Aluminum

Tile/ Concrete/ Clay Tile

Half Galvanized Iron/ HalfConcrete

Wood

Cogon/ Nipa/ Anahaw

Makeshift Salvaged/ Improv-ised Materials

Asbestos/ Others

Not Reported

14,891,127 HOUSING UNITS

Total 14,891,127 10,066,730 138,050 689,226 306,121 3,315,374 107,786 57,300 210,540

Concrete/ brick/ stone

4,587,978

4,323,530

100,987

67,627

10,657

73,176

2,934

9,067

Wood

3,381,339

2,263,524

10,670

70,193

227,549

786,637

12,031

10,735

Half concrete/ brick/ stone and half wood

2,816,272

2,146,675

17,607

483,460

23,369

137,000

3,995

4,166

Galvanized iron/ aluminum

144,234

118,741

1,307

13,389

3,827

6,159

539

272

Bamboo/ sawali/ cogon/ nipa

3,399,180

1,044,744

43,592

35,625

2,238,453

15,775

20,852

134

Asbestos Glass Makeshift/ salvaged/ improvised materials

8,823 4,895

5,623 3,594

1,321 669

493 260

262 121

1,121 249

3 2

181,769

66,216

15

3,030

1,212

38,497

70,817

1,884

98

Others/not reported No walls

352,293 14,344

85,186 8,897

4,536 933

6,466 716

2,948 551

33,167 2,285

1,129 566

8,634 320

210,227 76

BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS IN THE PHILS.

Number of Establishments As of 2011 count, there are 820,255 business enterprises operating in the Philippines. Of these, 99.6% (816,759) are micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and the remaining 0.4% (3,496) are large enterprises. Of the total number of MSMEs, 91.0% (743,250) are micro enterprises, 8.6% (70,222) are small enterprises, and 0.4% (3,287) are medium enterprises.

820,255

816,795 SECTORAL DISTRIBUTION Majority of the 816,759 MSEs in operation in 2011 are in the wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycle industries with 383,636 business establishments; followed by manufacturing with 111,765; human health and social services, financial and insurance, and other service industries with 109,440; accommodation and food services with 105,123; and, information and communication, administrative and support services, professional scientific and technical, education, arts and recreation industries with 85,554. These industries accounted for about 97.2% of the total number of SME establishments.

BIBLIOGRAPHY
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program National Statistics Office, Philippines Occupational Profile - MubarakKohl Initiative R. A. 9513 (Renewable Energy Law of 2008) Periodicals on Business Outlook and Philippine Economy NGCP Electrical system

RESOURCE SPEAKER

VILLAMOR O. TUMBAGA, RME, AEE, PEE, MBA

Resident

Consultant, Dyna V Engineering Services Project Consultant, Harty Incorporated Project Consultant, Christian Ley Construction Part time faculty College of Engineering Pamantasan ng Cabuyao College of Engineering Malayan Colleges, Mapua Institute of Technology, Laguna

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