To become an electrician, one has to be skilled in manufacturing to powering homes and automobiles. As an electrician in any industry, customers trust you to establish electrical systems and power, fire and security systems, telecommunications, and electronic controls. Your work involves installing equipment, installing wiring, and servicing electrical equipment. The electrical work you conduct could include additions, new work, a change to a job already accomplished, maintenance of equipment, or repair work for a faulty situation.