Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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Aaron MacGillivray

Vancouver,BC

Summary

Experienced electrician with a proven track record at BC Hydro, currently overseeing operations, safety, and crew performance as Acting Field Manager. Brings hands-on expertise in substations, protection and control work, and outage coordination, along with earlier experience in commercial, industrial, and marine settings.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Acting Field Manager

BC Hydro
Vancouver, British Columbia
05.2025 - Current
  • Serving in a backfill capacity, overseeing day-to-day operations, and issue resolution
  • Managing a team of up to 10 apprentices, journeymen, and crew leads across multiple job sites
  • Conducting asset inspections and approvals, and overseeing time entry, expenses, and administrative tasks (AV approvals, performance reviews)
  • Performing site visits and safe work observations, with weekly reporting to senior management

Crew Lead Electrician

BC Hydro
Vancouver, British Columbia
03.2024 - Current
  • Led pre-job planning, including crew delegation, material procurement, outage coordination, and contractor supervision
  • Managed a crew of up to 5, ensuring on-time project delivery under tight deadlines
  • Oversaw safety compliance, verified team qualifications, and served as the designated KSP for CS Electrical Unit 1
  • Maintained clear communication across teams to support efficiency and accountability

Journeyman Electrician

BC Hydro
Vancouver, British Columbia
01.2021 - 03.2024
  • Protection and Control wiring
  • Circuit breaker removal and replacement
  • Substation decommissioning
  • Disconnect switch removals and replacements
  • Aluminum flat buss bending and install

Marine Electrician

Pacific Yacht Systems
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Install DC battery banks/connections
  • Install and connection of inverters
  • Custom fabrication for instruments
  • Service calls for faulty pumps, lights, batteries, and electronic equipment
  • Inventory checklist for service van and parts orders

Journeyman Electrician

Bridge Electric
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Installation of splitter/gutter boxes
  • Coordinated proper safe work practices with apprentices
  • Electrical room layout and install
  • Conduit bending and wire pulling
  • Lighting installation
  • Low voltage control system installs

Journeyman Maintenance/LOTO Electrician

Peace River Hydro Partners
01.2017 - 12.2019
  • Service calls for struck cable/equipment
  • Troubleshoot faults in field/MCC
  • Installation of transfer switches and transformers
  • Reviewed and authorized permits
  • Verified zero energy on lockout points
  • Submitted and updated SLDs
  • High voltage terminations

Education

FSR B Certificate -

BC Safety Authority
01.2019

Journeyman Red Seal Certificate -

Industry Training Authority
01.2017

Level 4 Completion Certificate -

Camosun College
01.2017

Level 3 Completion Certificate -

BCIT
01.2016

Level 2 Completion Certificate -

BCIT
01.2016

1 Year Electrical Certificate -

Nova Scotia Community College
01.2012

Skills

  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Strong ability to troubleshoot
  • Strong sense of safety best practices
  • Communication skills
  • Training and mentoring
  • Team collaboration
  • Project management
  • Analytical thinking and decision-making

Certification

  • FSR-B
  • Red Seal
  • Fall Arrest
  • PSSP Cat 5
  • Meth-145
  • Safe-451
  • Aerial Work Platform Certificate
  • Arc flash training
  • WHMIS Certification, 11/01/11
  • OH&S Certificate
  • Telehandler Certification

References

  • Kyle Patouillet, BC Hydro Foreman, 604-910-0131
  • Kevin Dahl, PRHP Foreman, 778-240-0915
  • Travis William, Bridge Foreman, 778-536-1366

Timeline

Acting Field Manager

BC Hydro
05.2025 - Current

Crew Lead Electrician

BC Hydro
03.2024 - Current

Journeyman Electrician

BC Hydro
01.2021 - 03.2024

Marine Electrician

Pacific Yacht Systems
01.2021 - 12.2021

Journeyman Electrician

Bridge Electric
01.2020 - 12.2021

Journeyman Maintenance/LOTO Electrician

Peace River Hydro Partners
01.2017 - 12.2019

FSR B Certificate -

BC Safety Authority

Journeyman Red Seal Certificate -

Industry Training Authority

Level 4 Completion Certificate -

Camosun College

Level 3 Completion Certificate -

BCIT

Level 2 Completion Certificate -

BCIT

1 Year Electrical Certificate -

Nova Scotia Community College

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