Brahim BENZARA
Winnipeg (Manitoba) R3W 0E4
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PROFILE
Over 20 years of experience driving professional vehicles
Licensed Power Line Electrician in Manitoba
Operated equipment such as Bucket Trucks
Assisted and worked with knuckle boom crane operators to install power line poles
Punctual in terms of respecting schedules and appointments
Work while ensuring the safety of self, customers, other colleagues and the environment
Good coworker member of a team with the ability to deal with all kinds of people in varying circumstances
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to troubleshoot line interruption issues without compromising safety
Regular on call duties as well as covering shifts to relieve coworkers
Travel work movement far from home for extended periods of time
Ability to work even in a congested and fast-paced environment in all types of weather
Languages: French (fluent), English (intermediate)
Computers: Word, Excel for work reporting, Internet and PowerPoint for meeting presentation
Driver’s licence (5F)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Mechanic Helper January 2025 to February 2025
Abby’s Auto Services Winnipeg, Canada
• Assist in repair and maintenance of automotive
• Perform minor repairs and lubrication on vehicles
• Ensure safety while working
• Dealing with different types of clients
• Arrive at the garage and deliver the cars to customers after repair
Power Line Technicians July 2016 to September 2024
National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water Casablanca, Morocco
• Prevent work accidents by preserving the safety of oneself, that of customers, other colleagues and the environment
• Operated and maintained power tools, hand tools, and equipment.
• Maintaining, driving service vehicles and ensuring road safety during work trips.
• Preparation of daily work reports
• Coaching supervising of new recruits
Operator of live power lines August 1993 to July 2016
National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water Casablanca, Morocco
• Performed maintenance work on high voltage power lines using live working techniques
• Transporting service vehicles safely even during severe climates and bad weather conditions
• Installation and replacement of disconnectors/switches under tension
• Worked in highly stressful environments
• worked in trenches, excavations, and confined spaces
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Electrical Energy Distribution (professional university degree) September 2013 to Dec 2014
Higher School of Technology, Casablanca, Morocco
Secondary School Diploma September 1995 to Jun 1996
Regional Academy, Agadir, Morocco
Lineman July 1993
Science and Technology of Electricity Training Center, Casablanca, Morocco
CERTIFICATES
WHMIS Certificate (IHSA) Jun, 2024
Food Handler Certificate (Manitoba Health) January, 2025
Lockout Tagout Training Certificate (CSAM) January,2025
Working at height training certificate (CSAM) January, 2025
Electrician’s licence (The Office of The Fire Commissioner of Winnipeg) March, 2019
Powerline Technician Certificate (Ontario College of Trades) March, 2019
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST