OSCA occupation

381233 Industrial Electrician

Installs, services, maintains and repairs intricate and complex electrical and electronic circuitry in industrial settings, including oil or gas installations, mine sites and processing plants.

Major group: 3 Technicians and Trades Workers
Unit group: 3812 Electricians
Edition: OSCA 2024
Skill level: Level 3

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Official ANZSCO correspondence

ANZSCO 341111 Electrician (General) Partial correspondence in the ABS table

Role overview

Installs, services, maintains and repairs intricate and complex electrical and electronic circuitry in industrial settings, including oil or gas installations, mine sites and processing plants.

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Occupation facts

Skill level: 3
Major group: 3 Technicians and Trades Workers
Sub-major group: 38 Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers
Minor group: 381 Electrical Trades Workers
Unit group: 3812 Electricians

Tasks

Installs, connects and maintains electrical control systems in industrial facilities
Diagnoses, fault finds and repairs industrial electrical systems
Performs service and maintenance on electrical systems and equipment in industrial facilities for compliance with safety standards and regulations
Interprets and uses technical drawings, circuit wiring and mechanical diagrams, equipment and cable/connection schedules and manuals to undertake electrical wiring work in industrial settings
Collaborates with engineers and other professionals to plan and execute industrial electrical projects

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Compare OSCA 381233 with related occupations

Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison point	Current code381233 Industrial Electrician	381231 Electrician (General)	381232 Electrical Fitter
Official role definition	Installs, services, maintains and repairs intricate and complex electrical and electronic circuitry in industrial settings, including oil or gas installations, mine sites and processing plants.	Selects, installs, tests, connects, commissions, repairs, maintains, modifies and diagnoses faults with electrical equipment, wiring and control systems in non-industrial settings.	Fabricates, services and repairs electrical equipment, such as motors, transformers and switchboards. May work on rail signalling infrastructure.
Skill level	Skill Level 3	Skill Level 3	Skill Level 3
Key tasks	Installs, connects and maintains electrical control systems in industrial facilities Diagnoses, fault finds and repairs industrial electrical systems Performs service and maintenance on electrical systems and equipment in industrial facilities for compliance with safety standards and regulations Interprets and uses technical drawings, circuit wiring and mechanical diagrams, equipment and cable/connection schedules and manuals to undertake electrical wiring work in industrial settings	Interprets and uses technical drawings, circuit wiring and mechanical diagrams, equipment and cable/connection schedules and manuals to undertake electrical wiring work Installs, repairs, maintains and tests electrical and electrotechnology systems and equipment, including wiring, switches, outlets, circuit breakers, transformers and lighting fixtures Measures and lays out electrical installation sequences Selects, cuts and connects wire and cables to circuit breakers, transformers or other electrical components in residential and commercial settings	Carries out electrical fitting and assembling works, including placing, aligning and adjusting for heavy current equipment and machines, or fabricates parts for such equipment Installs, modifies or repairs electrical machines and equipment, such as motor starters, motors, controllers, switchgear, switchboards, busbars, transformers, control panels and defence systems Interprets and uses electrical specifications, wiring and circuit diagrams, plant schematics, schedules and specifications to undertake electrical wiring work associated with assembling, maintaining, terminating or altering the wiring between electrical components within plant or machinery Inspects, tests, commissions, maintains and services electrical systems, machines, equipment and components
Alternative titles	Not stated	Electrical Contractor Electrical Mechanic	Not stated

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Official source

Official source: ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed: 2026-04-17

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