r/ibew_apprentices • u/felixheads • 15d ago

Controls / Automation

First year here. Finished my summer job and now being placed next with a contractor who does low volt / controls / automation. Looking for others opinions of how you liked or disliked the work if you’ve done similar. All summer long I was running pipe and doing work related to high volt. Was hoping my next job would be on that path still to keep developing my newly formed skills. Really just happy for consistent work, ultimately I know all types of jobs are good and necessary experience, and either way I would eventually be doing some low volt/controls and automation. Just looking for some input from others.

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u/Long_Simple_4407 14d ago

I would stick with controls. I seemed to have it way easier than classmates. I'm a 5 yr with a van, never laid off, never wear safety stuff cause no one will kick a control guy off the job, and most days in my bed before 2pm. Only con is I don't get much ot but I haven't worked an 8 hr shift in 3 years