Paul-Marcel Brien
Electrician
**** ** ** • Grand Prairie, Alberta
780-***-**** • acqcbi@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
Journeyman electrician, just wrote red seal exam currently waiting for results. Previously experience as a
field service power generation technician, and working on industrial and commercial installations.
Possesses a strong desire to continue to acquire specialized skills and/or a second apprenticeship.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
A highly accomplished, dedicated and disciplined individual recognized as a team player seeking to
contribute to and grow in a dynamic, progressive and innovative organization. Results oriented
professional with an exemplary track record of success in safety and regulatory compliance, quality
control and troubleshooting.
Technical Skills
- Diagram & schematic interpretation - Skilled at troubleshooting in a variety of
- Proficient with a wide variety of hand and different settings
power tools (core drill, Hilti shot, CAD - Heat trace (MI & SR)
welds, grinder)
- Able to accurately interpret megger,
- -Working knowledge of basic fabrication
milliohm & scope readings
(band saw, various welding processes)
- Motor and control wiring
- Fire alarm
- Fiber optics & data cabling
- Fiber optics & data cabling
- Comprehensive knowledge of generators, - PLC programming (Allen Bradly)
their internal workings and peripheral - Reciprocating engines (gas, diesel, natural
systems gas)
Non-Technical Skills
- Works well under pressure and strives to - Good at following instructions
meet deadlines - Exceptional ability to adapt new
- Proficient at directing apprentices and technology and concepts
coordinating with other trades - Extensively invested in quality tools
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
- TDG - Woodward MSLK/DSLK
- WHMIS - EGSA on site power generation
- Petroleum safety training - SKF shop certification
- First Aid/CPR - Forklift
- H2S alive
WORK EXPERIENCE
GPR industries (1994) Grande Prairie and abroad, Alberta
Lead Electrician/Field service power gen tech Feb 2014 – Apr 2015
• Worked on an extreme variety of electro mechanical devices such as; Generators (5Kw- 1Mw
vast assortment of manufactures), engine driven and electric welders, flyght pumps, control
panels, vfd’s, dc motor controllers, paralleling and synchronization units, inverters, etc.
• daily tasks included performing root cause failure analysis, preventative maintenance, sourcing
parts, estimating jobs, providing customer support, finding alternative & cost effective solutions
all while adhering to a stringent safety policy in a fast pace work environment under tight
deadlines
Surepoint Nisku, Alberta
Apprentice Oct 2013 – Jan 2014
• Was initially hired to perform work out of service truck on boilers primarily for prime. Earned my
way on to rig field service team.
• Took part in several other projects from construction of 700 man camp to renovations on
various rig shacks.
Kelwit Sherwood Park, Alberta
Apprentice Aug 2013 – Oct 2013
• Mainly worked in the MCC part of the yard, organized cable pulls, intricate tray installations and
fabricated fittings, cat5 wiring between process cabinets, terminations and dressing in MCC, UPS
cabinet and various other devices, MI and SR heart trace. all while adhering to a stringent safety
policy.
Willy D Boilers Nisku, Alberta
Lead hand Jan 2013 – Aug 2013
• Took a key role in the construction and maintenance.
• Coordinated with various trades and apprentices, extensive consultation on the development
and operation of boiler functionality, coordination of field operations, took a lead role in shop
overhaul, upgrades and optimization.
Adco Power Edmonton and abroad, Alberta
Apprentice Jan 2012 – Jul 2012
• Took a lead role in installing power distribution from e house, cable tray, transformer
terminations and troubleshooting.
Ryfan Industrial Electric Edmonton and abroad, Alberta
Apprentice Aug 2009 – Jan 2012
• Carried out installation and maintenance on a wide variety of installations on schools, single
family dwellings, multiplexes, hospitals, large commercial buildings and mining facilities.