CHASE RENWICK
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Dynamic electrical apprentice with extensive experience at Spectrum Electric, excelling in electrical troubleshooting and motor control. Proven ability to read blueprints and implement effective installation techniques. Recognized for strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, ensuring high-quality results in complex projects. Committed to safety and compliance with OSHA requirements.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Electrical Apprentice
Spectrum Electric
Fraser Valley, Canada
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Run day-to-day tasks at Food processing plants such as Hallmark poultry, J & L Beef, Superior Poultry and Lilydale meats, EWOS, etc.
- Maintenance on kill line, in zerolock, and mezzanines.
- New construction of the 100-million-dollar Hallmark project on Franklin Street
- Running tek cable from equipment to MCC
- Inspecting panels with thermal imaging at various facilities
- Installing disconnects for motors and equipment such as the lung collapsar.
- Fixing and replacing motors, familiar with motor control and 600V splitter boxes
Electrical Apprentice
Springbok Electrical
Vancouver, Canada
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Wood frame elementary seismic upgrade as well as Residential apartments and commercial rental units project.
- Splice and troubleshoot fire alarm devices such as annunciators, strobes, gongs/bells, pull stations.
- Pulling and fishing through core line, existing walls, cavities.
- Confidently bend all sizes of pipe neatly and quickly
- Wire up switches, plugs, battery packs, DC remote heads, exit signs, etc.
- Splice #8 AWG EV Charge station stations
- Independently layout lights methodically, square, and resourcefully.
- Comfortable carrying and climbing 14ft ladders or driving genies..
Electrical Apprentice
Steele Electric
Vancouver, Canada
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Reading blueprints and independently laying communications, power, lighting, emergency, and fire alarm runs.
- Rough in for commercial and residential projects, laying out boxes, running BX, and fabricating strut racks, cable trays, and switch/outlet brackets.
- Pulling wire efficiently with technique, strong heads, and triple hitches.
- Splicing 3 Phase, 120V, 347V and 600V. Including light fixtures, switches, outlets, junction boxes, occupancy sensors, emergency battery packs, DC heads, GFCI’s, temporary power, Dyson air dryers and more.
- Pulled low voltage cables, establishing reliable connections for security and communication systems.
- Tracing circuits and toning communications
- Slab work in all conditions. Layout, running core line, tie wiring.
- Performed demolition tasks, including disconnecting power and removing old conduit and lights.
- Installed piping throughout floors and utility shafts, ensuring proper connections and system functionality.
- Working outdoors installing light posts, digging, and laying PVC for coupling.
- Work at heights such as rooftops, scissor and boom lifts and 12 ft ladders.
- Provide my own Milwaukee pack out and belts with tools that rival journeyman's.
Industrial Maintenance
Nordic Minesteel Technologies Group
North Bay, Canada
06.2019 - 04.2020
- Inspected overhead and jib cranes daily, ensuring optimal wire rope condition, chain functionality, and overall mechanical performance.
- Ensured safety functionality of equipment by repairing emergency stops and latches.
- Maintained and repaired shop power, air, and hydraulic tools, including disassembling and fixing various equipment such as grinders, air adaptors, mag drills, and welding booths.
- Weekly maintenance on forklifts and loaders, such as the Cat 908 and 938. Greasing all the lines, cleaning air intakes, radiator, checking the tires, adding hydraulic fluid, coolant and windshield washer fluid.
- Installing air lines and wire reels. Crimping new hose lines and repairing old connections.
- Plasma cutting old scrap shackles, eye bolts, plate clamps + other lifting devices.
- Building a grinder out of spare parts without the use of a manual.
- Preparing and maintaining first aid stations around the shop.
- Supported team members to enhance workflow efficiency and collaboration.
Education
Electrical Construction 2 -
BCIT
01-2022
Electrical Techniques Certificate -
Canadore College
North Bay, ON08-2018
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Chippewa Secondary School
North Bay, ON11-2015
Skills
- Electrical installation
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Motor control
- Electrical systems
- Wire splicing
- Panel inspection
- Installation techniques
- Conduit bending
- Equipment maintenance
- Maintenance repair
- Thermal imaging
- Project coordination
- System installations
- Safety system installation
- Electric code
- Power distribution
- Renewable energy basics
- Blueprint reading
- Circuit analysis
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- OSHA requirements
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Industrial Electrical Apprentice
Spectrum Electric
01.2023 - 05.2023
Electrical Apprentice
Springbok Electrical
05.2022 - 01.2023
Electrical Apprentice
Steele Electric
08.2020 - 04.2022
Industrial Maintenance
Nordic Minesteel Technologies Group
06.2019 - 04.2020
Electrical Construction 2 -
BCIT
Electrical Techniques Certificate -
Canadore College
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Chippewa Secondary School