Electrician at Energy Northwest Industrial Maintenance Electrician
at Energy Northwest Industrial Maintenance Electrician in Richland, WA
About This Program
Energy Northwest sponsors a registered Industrial Maintenance Electrician apprenticeship program in Richland, WA, in the heart of Washington's Tri-Cities region. This non-union, employer-sponsored program is focused on the specialized electrical skills required to maintain and operate industrial and energy generation facilities, including nuclear power infrastructure.
The program spans five years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training along with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices receive specialized training in industrial electrical maintenance, covering motor controls, power distribution systems, instrumentation, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), preventive maintenance procedures, and safety protocols specific to energy and industrial environments. Classroom instruction builds foundational and advanced knowledge in electrical theory, codes, and industrial systems.
Graduates complete the program with a registered apprenticeship credential and the specialized skills to work as industrial maintenance electricians in energy and high-tech industrial settings. Energy Northwest's unique environment offers apprentices experience that is highly valued in the power generation and industrial maintenance sectors throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationally.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$30
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
5 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
Electrician Career Outlook
National Median
$29.61/hr
~$61,588.8/yr
Apprentice Start
$15/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Electrician employment is projected to grow significantly, driven by construction activity, renewable energy expansion, and EV infrastructure buildout. The increasing electrification of buildings and transportation systems creates strong long-term demand. Licensed electricians with experience in solar, battery storage, or industrial controls are especially sought after.
What to Expect as an Electrician Apprentice
Duration
5 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~32 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (8,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
576 hours of related technical instruction (~115 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Electrician
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Washington
Electricians in Washington are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.
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