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