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Chris Max

Summary

Red Seal Journeyman Electrician

Knowledgeable Electrician  adept at mentoring junior electrical workers and training on correct safety procedures, building codes and finishing strategies. Decisive leader able to solve routine and complex problems with a resourceful and experienced approach. 14 years in the field.


Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Red Seal Journeyman Electrician

Can Traffic Services Ltd.
Sherwood Park, AB
02.2022 - 11.2024
  • Used testing instruments such as Meggers, amp probes and multimeters.
  • Handle call-outs for site of Edmonton for various issues downed traffic poles, streetlights, hit fixtures, traffic signals in flash, burnt out indications, push button issues.
  • Performed internal -traffic Cabinet and external maintenance of intersections throughout City of Edmonton.
  • Built new and updated intersections throughout the city following all IMSA regulations and requirements.
  • Provided high-level technical support by resolving inquiries by phone, e-mail with traffic controls department for city of Edmonton within a team atmosphere.
  • Troubleshooting various issues at intersections during callouts as well as new builds, utilizing Controller in conjunction with MMU.
  • Installed polara push push buttons as well as programmed.
  • Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and repair requirements.
  • Analyzed blueprints to diagnose potential electrical hazards and carry out risk assessments prior to starting new jobs.

Journeyman Electrician

Peco Electrical Ltd.
Leduc, AB
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical repair and installation tasks.
  • Utilized computer-aided design to lay out new electrical systems.
  • Completed rough-in, termination and underground work.
  • Installed new conduits, cable trays , wiring, circuits and motors.

Journeyman Electrician

Wika Instruments Ltd.
Edmonton, AB
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • Performed Electrical installations and maintenance of plant.
  • Completed building of electrical temperature sensors
  • Soldered, Brazed wires
  • Completed building of JB’s for various refineries

Journeyman Electrician

Western Pacific Enterprises Ltd.
Edmonton, Alberta
05.2020 - 04.2021

Performed Electrical installations on Valley Line Lrt, managed crew of 8-10 workers, performed cable installations , terminations. Installed and connected signal lighting along valley line LRT.

Journeyman Electrician

Rotaflow Controls Inc.
Edmonton, AB
10.2019 - 04.2020
  • Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical repair and installation tasks.
  • Motor control processes glanding work, using AWP to Gland cables.
  • Ordered parts, managed contractors, and scheduled staff.
  • Verified problems, investigated faults and troubleshot solutions to enhance installations.
  • Trained apprentices
  • Repaired and installed new conduits, cable trays, wiring, motors, fire alarm, panels and controls

Journeyman Electrician

Centurion Energy Services LTD.
Spruce Grove, AB
02.2019 - 10.2019
  • Diagnosed issues and developed effective solutions.
  • Utilized computer-aided design to lay out new electrical systems.
  • Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits and motors.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Eliminated downtime and maximized revenue by providing top project quality control.

Journeyman Electrician

CRH Canada Inc
Mississauga, ON
07.2018 - 12.2018
  • Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical repair and installation tasks.
  • Interpreted blueprints, schematics and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
  • Performed detailed inspection and repairs on motors, VFD’s and conveyors, cables and MCC equipment
  • Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
  • Programmed and troubleshooted PLC’ such as Allen Bradley Rs logix 5000, Control Logix & omron.
  • Installed electrical devices, lights, receptacles, welders and Mcc tubs.

Journeyman Electrician

Chemco Electrical Contractors at NWR unit 20
Nisku, AB
10.2016 - 03.2018

  • Installed EHT, Motors, instruments, MCC’, lighting and power 
  • Followed all company safety regulations and procedures including JHA’, FLHA and permittIng.
  • Performed QA/QC on lighting and power systems, Instrumentation & EHT systems
  • Completed Walkdowns and verifications for Nwr as per site specs
  • Performed Foreman duties for crew size up to 8-12 workers
  • Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits and motors.

Journeyman Electrician

SUEZ maintenance services at Edmonton Compost Facility
Edmonton, Alberta
04.2016 - 09.2016
  • Performed Electrical plant maintenance on VFD’, PLC’, Motor and controls, Fire alarm and systems
  • Installed Power and Lighting, New Disconnects and controls, stop and start stations
  • Diagnosed issues and developed effective solutions.
  • Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways.

Journeyman Electrician

MCL Power Inc.
Edmonton, AB
12.2015 - 03.2016
  • Worked on Various floors in new construction tower in Ice District
  • Installed EMT conduit on Racks for various circuitry as required on electrical prints
  • Installed EMT conduit in que decking for various circuitry as required on electrical prints
  • Consistently updated knowledge of safety requirements and policies.
  • Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices.
  • Trained junior electrical professionals on proper procedures.
  • Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits and motors.

Journeyman Electrician

Chemco Electrical Contractors
Nisku, AB
07.2014 - 12.2015
  • Worked in various units throughout Shell Scotford site using electrical Drawings and iso type drawings
  • Installed Rigid Conduit, Teck Cabling for instrumentation, power and lighting, transformers, power panels & Eht panels.
  • Followed all company safety regulations and procedures including JHA’, FLHA and permitting.
  • Commissioned EHT and Power systems in Quest Carbon capture unit
  • Performed Electrical Maintenance in shell chemicals units troubleshooting EHT and power systems
  • Terminated MCC’ , PLC’ , EHT panels and programmed PLC’ and EHT panels.
  • Performed Foreman duties for crew size up to 8-12 workers

Journeyman Electrician

Vortec Electric
Nisku, AB
11.2013 - 07.2014
  • Used testing instruments such as Meggers, amp probes and multimeters.
  • Handle call-outs for site of Edmonton for various issues downed traffic poles, streetlights, hit fixtures, traffic signals in flash, burnt out indications, push button issues.
  • Performed internal -traffic Cabinet and external maintenance of intersections throughout City of Edmonton.
  • Built new and updated intersections throughout the city following all IMSA regulations and requirements.
  • Provided high-level technical support by resolving inquiries by phone, e-mail with traffic controls department for city of Edmonton within a team atmosphere.
  • Troubleshooting various issues at intersections during callouts as well as new builds, utilizing Controller in conjunction with MMU.
  • Installed polara push push buttons as well as programmed.
  • Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and repair requirements.
  • Analyzed blueprints to diagnose potential electrical hazards and carry out risk assessments prior to starting new jobs.

Education

Certificate - Electrical Apprenticeship

George Brown College
Toronto, Ontario
2011

Certificate - Electrical Techniques

Fanshawe College
London, Ontario
04.2005

High School Diploma -

Henry street high school
Whitby, Ontario
2001

Skills

  • Troubleshooting and diagnostics
  • Strong knowledge of CEC, Safety, QA/QC
  • MCC , PLC and VFD Wiring 
  • Commercial, Industrial & Residential experienced
  • Team oriented leader
  • Electrical equipment maintenance
  • Electrical circuitry, wiring diagrams & electrical equipment maintenance 
  • Conduit, cable tray, Duct bank installations
  • Employee supervision (8-12 Workers)

certifications/licenses

  • Red Seal Journeyman Electrician 309A classification, 2012-present
  • OSSA AWP Training expired, will renew for right position
  • Fall protection training Apr 22- expires 2025
  • OSSA Confined Space training- expired, will renew for right position.
  • CSTS Training with 09 upgrade
  • Better supervision training March 2015-Present
  • Leadership and safety excellence training May 2016-Present
  • Arc Flash Training- 2014-Present
  • Standard First Aid, Level C Cpr /Aed- in process of updating.
  • Zoom boom/forklift ticket class 7/LC1- CSA B335 -expired.
  • H2S Alive July 21-July 2024, will renew for right position.
  • Rigging Awareness- EITCA -Oct 2020-present.
  • IMSA signal tech level 1 & level 2, completed Dec 2023-present

Timeline

Red Seal Journeyman Electrician

Can Traffic Services Ltd.
02.2022 - 11.2024

Journeyman Electrician

Peco Electrical Ltd.
10.2021 - 01.2022

Journeyman Electrician

Wika Instruments Ltd.
05.2021 - 09.2021

Journeyman Electrician

Western Pacific Enterprises Ltd.
05.2020 - 04.2021

Journeyman Electrician

Rotaflow Controls Inc.
10.2019 - 04.2020

Journeyman Electrician

Centurion Energy Services LTD.
02.2019 - 10.2019

Journeyman Electrician

CRH Canada Inc
07.2018 - 12.2018

Journeyman Electrician

Chemco Electrical Contractors at NWR unit 20
10.2016 - 03.2018

Journeyman Electrician

SUEZ maintenance services at Edmonton Compost Facility
04.2016 - 09.2016

Journeyman Electrician

MCL Power Inc.
12.2015 - 03.2016

Journeyman Electrician

Chemco Electrical Contractors
07.2014 - 12.2015

Journeyman Electrician

Vortec Electric
11.2013 - 07.2014

Certificate - Electrical Apprenticeship

George Brown College

High School Diploma -

Henry street high school

Certificate - Electrical Techniques

Fanshawe College
Chris Max