TYLER OAKES
Calgary, Alberta
403-***-**** ***********@*******.***
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Highly accomplished and motivated Journeyman Electrician with over 3 years of experience working at various job sites including industrial, commercial and residential. Experience working at industrial gas generation plant site, glanding cables, terminating in Cabinets and junction boxes. Excel at troubleshooting, problem-solving, readily understanding instructions of a complicated nature and responding to challenges with a get the job done attitude. Perform cable terminations and testing of stations primary and secondary cable including troubleshooting and diagnosing any substation equipment failures.
Demonstrate experience in installation of ground chains using grounding mats.
Experience in breaker/system isolation with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while working well with other crew members.
Experience with both CT and PT (current transformer and potential transformer); grounding/bonding of breakers, switch's, CT's, PT's, A-frames.
Knowledgeable in the detailed relay, switchgear, UPS schematics and substation layout.
Experience with Telehandler, skid steer, and all-terrain forklift.
Troubleshoot all on-site DC and AC control equipment including transformers, motors, generators, switches, breakers, starters and cables.
Ensure that all relevant occupational health and safety requirements and in-house safety regulations are complied with.
Excellent ability to interact with clients in a professional and positive manner with flexibility in work hours.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES & EQUIPMENT WORKED ON
Red Seal Endorsed Journeyman Construction Electrician, SAIT, Calgary, AB, June 2018
Construction Electrician, Baytech, Moncton, NB, Dec 2012
High School Diploma, NSCC, Halifax, NS, June 2012
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES & EQUIPMENT WORKED ON
Fall Protection for Workers (Exp. March 2020)
CSTS (June 2014)
Power Elevated Work Platforms (Dec 2013)
WHIMIS (Jan 2016)
Electronic General Safety Orientation (Sept 2014)
First Aid (Exp. April 2020)
Supervisor Drug and Alcohol Awareness Training (Jan 2018)
H2S Alive (Exp Sept 2021)
Electrical Safety Training Systems Exp. Sept 2021
Chase Operator Training
Ground Disturbance
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Journeyman Electrician Sept 2018 – Feb 2020
TECHMATION ELECTRIC
Responsible for working at industrial gas generation plant site, glanding cables, terminating in Cabinets and junction boxes.
Followed instructions given by the Project manager and specifications outlined on-site drawings.
Conducted all repairs and installations in accordance with safety codes.
Worked closely with other Electricians onsite to ensure that all wiring are done correctly.
Safely pull cables and building tray and grounding cable trays.
Efficiently demo old equipment for upgrades and installed new equipment.
Reported any issues and problems to the Project Manager for escalation and resolution.
Diagnosed electrical malfunctions including assessing the nature of problems, and identify corrective action needed.
Performed, with use of blueprints, schematics and location circuit plans, scheduled electrical inspections of various components and inspection and test of circuitry in accordance with company and industry standards.
Coordinated work activities, determine equipment needs and develop sequences of steps to get work completed.
Read, interpret and understand written or electronic information, maintain the information, and compile reports.
Demonstrate a high level of diagnostic and troubleshooting skills, the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and a demonstrated commitment to safe work practices.
Provide technical support to ensure the success of both the preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
Installation of new parts and equipment in accordance with generally accepted industry standards best practices.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE-CON’T
Apprentice Electrician- Foreman Aug 2015 - June 2018
CANA UTILITIES
Planned, organized, and directed activities on building intersections and traffic signals project working at traffic division.
Inspected and reviewed construction work, repair projects, and reports to ensure work conforms to specifications.
Responsible for monitoring and ensuring a safe work environment for on Site workers and contractors.
Responsible for preparing work schedules, liaison with coordinators, supervisors of other departments to carry out work and implementation of the job as per requirements.
Requisitioned electrical components including locators for underground utilities, signs for road closures, hydrovac, asphalt, concrete cutters, crossroads coring and concrete trucks.
Interpreted specifications, blueprints, and job ordered, and constructed templates and laid out reference points for workers.
Responsible for installing electrical wiring and poured and finished concrete bases for traffic signals.
Support the safety culture and assume personal accountability and responsibility for safe work practices in all projects, activities, and operations.
Partnered with the City of Calgary and Inspectors to locate and assess construction sites to avoid damaging underground utilities.
Hand dig to locate live cables and utilities and over dig live utilities.
Apprentice Electrician July 2014 - Aug 2015
TARPON ENERGY SERVICES LTD
Accountable for heat trace termination; installed end kits and installed cables in trench sand pad and backfill.
Safely wired and terminated disconnects, spiller boxes and control panel in control buildings.
Installed and wired variable frequency drives, pump jack motors and set the PLC's to run at proper speeds and timing.
Bend and threaded rigid conduit and installed in skids including built cable tray and installed cables with proper spacing.
Maintained and repaired testing equipment including followed blueprints to successfully run conduit, install fixtures, heat trace and build panel supports all up to code.
Responsibilities included point to point and loop checks and terminating PLCs.
Building and mounting supports for varying sizes of cable tray including following standards for bonding, grounding, and expansion were strictly followed.
Recognized with receiving a safety award for finishing our project with zero injuries.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Apprentice Electrician, Flinn Electric & Alarm Incorporated (Aug 2013 - May 2014)
Worked from lifts, platforms, ladders, scaffolds to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
Worked on air units for oil rigs and boats glanding and banding of wiring and rewiring of electrical systems on an oil tanker caused by fire damage.
Apprentice Electrician, DLC Electrical (Apr 2013 - Jun 2013)
Installed devices such as outlets, 3-way and 4-way switching, motion detectors, smoke alarms, fire bells, terminated and mounted data jacks and phone jacks
Apprentice Electrician, Carverys Construction (Jan 2013 - April 2013)
Test electrical systems, equipment, or fixtures to ensure compatibility and safety of the system.
Fasten boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets.
REFERENCES
Arron Rennebohm, Foreman, Cana Utilities, Work 403-***-****
Jeremy Revesz, Supervisor- Journeymen Powerline Technician, Cana Utilities. Work 403-***-****
Jon Callan, Journeymen Powerline Technician, Cana Utilities, Cell 902-***-****
Craig Flinn, Owner - Journeymen Electrician, Flinn Electric & Alarm Inc. Office 902-***-****
Brad Talbot, Journeymen Electrician, Carverys construction, Cell 902-***-****, Home 902-***-****
Kent Harris, Journeymen Electrician, Carverys construction, Work 902-***-****