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Chris Giffen

Summerland,British Columbia

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Experienced installation and repair technician with work history installing conduits, service boxes, routing cable, and over head lines. Talented at building relationships with customers and solving problems with little oversight. Excellent communication and planning skills. Great at working independently and as a team. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Commercial Electrician Apprentice

Stober Group
03.2024 - Current
  • Adhered to strict safety protocols during all phases of work, reducing workplace incidents significantly.
  • Improved workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
  • Ensured consistent high-quality workmanship by rigorously adhering to established industry standards throughout all phases of installation.
  • Completed complex electrical installations with precision and efficiency, meeting project deadlines consistently.
  • Upgraded existing electrical systems to increase energy efficiency and reduce operational costs for clients.
  • Supported senior electricians in planning efficient work schedules that minimized disruptions for clients'' businesses while maintaining high-quality results.

Fiber Optic Technician / Lineman

Focus Communications
07.2014 - Current
  • Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics, and crawl spaces.
  • Use locating devices to find and repair damaged conduits.
  • Problem solving - over the years I have found many service boxes burried, as well as paved over.
  • Mount WBMs and route cables inside electrical rooms.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
  • Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
  • Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
  • Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.
  • Conducted site surveys to validate customer's infrastructure deliverables.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Apprentice Electrician

Betts Electric
11.2023 - 03.2024
  • Routed wiring accurately within walls and floors.
  • Kept tools and materials organized, contributing to a clean and safe work area for all team members throughout each project''s duration.
  • Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.

Education

Level 1 Electrical -

Okanagan College
Kelowna, BC
02.2025

High School -

Clarence Fulton Secondary School
Vernon, BC
06.2014

Skills

  • Emergency Repairs
  • Blueprint Analysis
  • Trenching
  • Troubleshooting
  • Underground Cabling
  • Bucket Truck Operation
  • Customer Service
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Educating Customers
  • Conduit installation
  • Cable routing
  • Civil construction

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

Level 2 first aid

Confined space certificate

Class 5 with air endorsement

BC Hydro electrical safety for trades and workers

Timeline

Commercial Electrician Apprentice

Stober Group
03.2024 - Current

Apprentice Electrician

Betts Electric
11.2023 - 03.2024

Fiber Optic Technician / Lineman

Focus Communications
07.2014 - Current

High School -

Clarence Fulton Secondary School

Level 1 Electrical -

Okanagan College

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