Alan Lowther who is a Master
Electrician/Owner Winterhawk Electric, shared the following about his career.
What's
your typical work day look like?
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| Alan Lowther |
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6:00 a.m. Most of the team starts work. I make
phone calls to the job foreman to check status of their project and inquire
about any immediate concerns. I go thru the list from more complex projects to
simpler ones. I then call the foremen that I will be visiting that day. I ask
if there is something I need to pick up for the project and make notes. 7:15
a.m. I drop off my kids at school and usually stop at one or more supply
houses. I gather materials and head out to the jobs I have chosen to visit. 8:00
a.m. to about 2:30 p.m. I visit the jobs and drop off any parts I picked up. I
speak with the foremen and other employees and ask how progress is going at the
job, and if there are any issues that needs my attention. I address those needs
and speak to the site superintendent(s). About 3:00 p.m. I pick up the kids
from school and go to my home office. I check emails and make replies.
Typically, I can work on bids for new projects we would like to do or address
any other items that I need to. The day ends around 6 or 7 pm on most days.
Sometimes later, if I have a larger work load.
What's
the best thing about your job?
My job allows me to manage my hectic family
life with 4 kids as well as be a successful contractor. I take great pride in
the projects our company builds. And there is always the boasting rights in
doing one of the top 10 deadliest jobs!
What's
the worst thing about your job?
Sometimes the stress levels can get pretty
intense. Not only are General Contractors and Owners expecting goals achieved
and surpassed but there are 19 employees that rely on this company to pay their
paychecks. If a project doesn't make enough profit or we do not win bids, the
team feels it in the pocketbook.
Career
duration in years:
19
What's
the stress level of your job?
High
Number
of hours sitting at the job:
2-3 day
Number
of hours moving at the job:
8+
Number
of hours standing at the job:
8+
Total
number of daily working hours:
12
Number
of working hours during the weekend:
0
Shift:
Varies
Best personality
type for the job:
Light hearted!
Need
a license for the job?
Yes
Minimum
education required for the job:
4 years trade school
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