Amritpal Atwal
Surrey,B.C
Summary
Enthusiastic individual, well spoken with a high level of both verbal and written interpersonal skills. Fast learner who is eager and keen with new challenges and accomplishes them meticulously. Continuously drawing knowledge from current and past education and growing electrical trade skills, I am seeking opportunities as a construction electrician.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
- Maintenance of BC ferries and other ships
- Electrical expertise provided in the construction of a new ship (JSS: Joint support ship)
- New wiring
- Emergency power system
- Termination the distribution panels
- Install the transits
- DC high voltage meagering the breaker
- HI pot testing the main cables.
Journeyman Electrician
Allwest Electric Ltd.
- Installation of main service line
- Calculating dwelling units of residential housing
- Knowledge of different wiring methods used in residential houses as well as apartments
- Electrical installation and wiring of high-rise buildings as well as commercial apartments.
High Watt Electric Ltd
- Installation of high voltage line for the main service
- Wiring of commercial as well as high rise buildings, and installation of all the electrical equipment's
- Designed customized lighting and built heated driveways
- Residential wiring with different methods by calculating the loads.
Seaspan / McRae Electric Ltd. (Subcontract)
03.2023
- Pull the cables hot welding work
- Terminate the cables troubleshoot
- DC high voltage meagering the breaker
- Maintenance of the BC ferries and other ships
- Upgrade the radar system
- Testing the disconnect switches and cables.
Master Electrician (FSR Field Safety Representative Class B)
Seaspan Shipyard
07.2023 - Current
- Program Servo's, PLCs, HMIs, and more for a variety of industrial automation manufacturing scenarios
- Troubleshoot process equipment and instrumentation including HMIs, PLCs, Drives, Servos, Safety Systems, flow meters and more
- Design electrical control panels based on project requirements using AutoCAD
- Integrate, program and start up AC/DC and Servo drives
- Quote projects based on customer's specifications
- Produce electrical drawings reflecting changes or additions to electrical systems in AutoCAD Electrical
- Program and commission robot systems
- Be willing to consider to be on call on a rotating basis.
Houle Contractor
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Distribution Panels 600/347 V to 120/208 V 3 phase 4 wire system
- Emergency power Panels terminate the main power with main transformer 22kv.
Houle Contractor
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Security system upgrade: audio visuals of the security system
- Fire alarm: security and life safety
- Troubleshooting
- EMT conduit bending work
- NEW Wiring.
Houle Contractor
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Upgrade heating system
- PLC programming
- Testing the cable
- Troubleshoot
- Motor wiring
- Disconnect switches.
Electrician/Winder
Voith
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Winding of generator units at Site - C
- High pot testing and megger testing in the generator units
- Competency using proper test equipment such as Meters
- Installation of plant equipment according to the National Electrical Code.
Electrician
Public Works Department ( Buildings & Roads )
Punjab
02.2015 - 12.2018
- Improved electrical system safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Enhanced energy efficiency by recommending and installing upgraded electrical components in residential and commercial properties.
- Provided exceptional customer service through clear communication, accurate estimates, and timely project completion.
- Reduced downtime for clients by quickly diagnosing and repairing complex electrical issues.
- Collaborated with construction teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems within new builds.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Tested continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using oscilloscopes.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
Education
PLC CERTIFICATION OF QUALIFICATION -
Journeyman Electrician -
ITA, Richmond
01.2020
Diploma - Electrician-industrial
Industriale Training Institute (ITI)
Punjab, India 05.2015
Skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to create new ways of completing tasks
- Ability to plan and organize
- Efficient and hardworking
- Quick learner and can work under pressure
- Good communication skills
- Clean driving abstract from last 5 years
- Electrical Panel Upgrades
- Electrical Installation
- Fire alarm systems
- Circuit Design
- Electrical testing
- Low-voltage Systems
- Energy management
- Lighting Systems
- Industrial Automation
- Control systems
- Emergency Repairs
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Power Distribution
- Infrared Thermography
- National Electrical Code
- High voltage systems
- Arc Flash Analysis
- Generator Installation
- Conduit Bending
- Transformer Maintenance
- Grounding Systems
- Variable Frequency Drives
- Motor Controls
- Blueprint Reading
- Residential construction
- Electrical repair
- Equipment Installation
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Appliance Installation
- Commercial construction experience
- Project Planning
- Equipment Maintenance
- System Testing
- Hand tool operation
- Load Calculations
- Basic mathematical skill
- Hand and power tools
- HVAC Systems
- Construction management
- Staff Management
- Electrical circuits
- Building Codes
- Diagnosis and testing
- New system installations
- Installing equipment
- Wiring diagrams
- Power and hand tools
- New Construction
- Electrical Equipment Maintenance
- Worker Training
- Circuit Testing
- Lock Out-Tag Out Procedures
- Fixture Installation
- Equipment Operation
- Breaker Panel Installation
- Performance Testing
- Branch circuit wiring
- Transformer Connection
- Wire Insulation
- Hazard and Defect Detection
- Power Cable Connection
- Grounding Installation
- Emergency Lighting
- Supply Control
- Product Inspection
Languages
English
Elementary
References
References are available upon request.
Timeline
Master Electrician (FSR Field Safety Representative Class B)
Seaspan Shipyard
07.2023 - Current
Seaspan / McRae Electric Ltd. (Subcontract)
03.2023
Houle Contractor
03.2023 - 07.2023
Houle Contractor
03.2023 - 07.2023
Houle Contractor
03.2023 - 06.2023
Electrician/Winder
Voith
09.2022 - 03.2023
Electrician
Public Works Department ( Buildings & Roads )
02.2015 - 12.2018
Journeyman Electrician
Allwest Electric Ltd.
High Watt Electric Ltd
PLC CERTIFICATION OF QUALIFICATION -
Journeyman Electrician -
ITA, Richmond
Diploma - Electrician-industrial
Industriale Training Institute (ITI)