Comments on: Senate DPC Hearing-Iraq Electrocutions 7-11-08 – Opening Statements

By: Baboo Remembers

Baboo Remembers — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:10:19 +0000

This is what it takes to be an electrical trainee in one of the most restrictive states in America.
By the way this does not make you a journeyman electrician

Proficiency Award
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Electrician Trainee
(Awarded by the Department)
REQUIRED COURSES: 12 Units

Blueprint Reading: Architectural:
This course provides experience in construction blueprint reading and plan review. Experiences will include the study of lines, symbols, notations and dimensions used on architectural drawings. Code interpretation and design compliance will be stressed.

National Electrical Code:
This course is an introduction to the National Electrical Code. The Code layout and content will be the focus of study. Subjects covered will include vocabulary, service, circuits, conduits, conductors and system inspection.

Construction Job Site Management:
This course covers the organization and problems associated with managing a construction job site. Topics will include plans, permits, inspections, material and workforce scheduling, industrial safety, construction process, cost control and quality management.

Measurements and Computations:
This course is the occupational application of measurements and computations as used by technology students. Topics include geometric shape calculations, practical trigonometry, areas, volumes, ratio and proportion, units and conversions, decimals and fractions and applied algebra.

By: Alsworx

Alsworx — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:34:45 +0000

I was in Iraq and no-one wanted to listen on the right way to wire each camp site there were people getting paid to wire the fucking place wrong me having 28 plus years experience and working overseas the rookies did not want to listen on how to wire the steel armored cable. I blame the foreigners and Americans the Bosnia, My title was QA/QC Electrical Inspector and because the would not listen even doing the phone conference the people that was running it did not no what they were talking about and I have picture to prove it .

Ms Sparky’s Response:
Thanks for trying. I would love to see those pics and any emails you have regarding this.

By: Wishwords

Wishwords — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:42:59 +0000

I find myself nodding in agreement as I read interviews with you and your blog. My husband and I were in Iraq for over two years. I worked the KBR Service Desk and he was a KBR electrician. The things we saw….

I look forward to reading your complete testimony as I’m curious if the problems you faced in the Green Zone were similar to the ones we faced at Al Asad.

By: HotGirl

HotGirl — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 04:25:23 +0000

OMFG

Ms Sparky’s Response:

Yep!!

By: John O

John O — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:49:41 +0000

You deserve a very warm pat on the back!