Cory Willett
Fort Erie,ON
Summary
Knowledgeable Field Service Technician with proven expertise in equipment installation, assembly, maintenance, repairs, testing and commissioning in various industries. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Diligent about following processes and handling every detail for successful operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Transformer Field Service Technician, Testing and Commissioning Technician in Training
Total Transformer Services
Niagara Falls, Ontario
07.2022 - Current
- Proficiency in transformer installations, assembly, maintenance, repair, testing and commissioning of various types of transformers such as distribution, power, and instrument transformers.
- Always ensuring adherence to safety standards and manufacturers specifications.
- Experience in performing routine maintenance tasks and troubleshooting issues to repair transformers effectively, minimizing downtime and maximizing performance and productivity.
- Transformer oil processing and vacuum filling.
- Preventative maintenance such as oil sampling/ analysis insulation resistance testing, turns ratio, and visual inspections to identify potential issues and prevent failures.
- Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve transformer issues efficiently and effectively.
- Performed pre-commissioning tests on electrical and mechanical systems, including pressure testing, insulation resistance measurements and functional checks.
- Inspected, tested and calibrated a variety of instruments to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Prepared reports detailing project progress, findings, and recommendations for customer satisfaction.
New Homes Construction Handy Person/ Technician, Assistant to the Site Supervisor
Phelps Homes Ltd.
Grimsby, Ontario
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Assist in managing site and project team successfully and collaboratively.
- Assist with scheduling and coordination of trade teams and work.
- Assist in overseeing job site safety, quality, and cleanliness of job site.
- Supervise trade teams assignments.
- Review all construction drawings and perform QA checks in stages to confirm everything is correct and according to plans as trades complete their tasks.
- Assist with monitoring performance and ensuring completion of work performed by trades.
- Prepares units for inspections by various trade inspections as well as by the city for occupancy.
- Prepares units for PDI as per Tarion guidelines.
- Fix deficiencies that are a result of the PDI before occupancy of the home.
- Preform multiple trades functions for residential construction.
- Framing, Building walls, showers, benches, fireplaces, bulkheads, knee walls, built-in cabinets etc.
- Installing various types of doors, windows, building and installing stairs and railings.
- Relocation of electrical when installed in improper place and or in the way of other trades.
- Drywall work, mudding, taping, sanding.
- Skid steer machine, backhoe machine, mini excavator, and mid-size excavator operator.
- Certified JHSC worker representative.
- Fix deficiencies as they come up with work done by trades.
- Various other duties when needed.
Railway Signal and Crossing Electrical and Construction Technician
Condor Signals and Communications Inc.
Oakville, Ontario
06.2015 - 07.2020
- Electrical wiring and testing of various and mainly vital equipment and controls.
- Manufacturing and fabrication for various projects.
- Worked on various projects for TTC, GO Transit/ Metrolinx, VIA Rail.
- Assisted with manufacturing, fabrication, wiring and testing of cold and hot air blower systems for Belt Railway of Chicago, TTC and other customers.
- Assembled, wired, and tested Cable Termination Frames for Ottawa LRT Project.
- Assembled, wired, and tested various control, relay and switching cabinets/ racks for THALES Santiago Metro, Chile project.
- Manufactured, equipped, wired, and installed and FAT tested Railway Signal and Crossing Bungalows for various projects.
- Installed, cabled, and wired train detection sensors, switches, switch point and crib heaters, derails, blue flag systems, and Power/ control bungalows for the GO East Rail Maintenance Facility in Whitby.
- Trenching, digging, laying conduit for installation of cables, bootlegs, wrap and track wires.
- Construction, installation, and maintenance of equipment, and electrical for railway crossings, signal systems, Power and control bungalows and other railway equipment.
Education
Electrical Engineering Technician-Power, Co-op -
Mohawk College (STARRT Institute)
04.2017
Pre-Service Firefighting -
Lambton College
07.2009
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Westlane Secondary School
06.2007
Skills
- Certified JHSC Member
- Canadian Electrical Code (Mohawk College)
- AutoCAD Electrical/ Designing and Interpreting Electrical Schematics and Wiring Diagrams (Mohawk College)
- Timely Reports Completion
- Emergency Patient Care - EMR equivalent (Lambton College) 40 GPA
- Confined Space Entry/ Monitor, HAZMAT Awareness (Lambton College)
- Construction Safety Training System (CSTS), OSSA (Alberta Construction Safety Association)
- WHMIS Certificate of Training/ First Aid & CPR with AED
- AR drivers’ licence with Z endorsement (Transport Training Centres of Canada Inc/ Zavcor)
- Working at Heights/ Fall Arrest Training/ Aerial Lift Platforms
- Propane Certification
- Forklift/ Telehandler Certification
- Boom Truck Operator Experience
Volunteer Experience
Gore Electric, St. Catharines, Ontario, 08/14, Assisted journeyman in the installation of a new outdoor receptacle as well as a hot tub. Drilled holes in framing to pull and run wire through, from the main electrical panel to the new outdoor receptacle and the electrical box for the hot tub.
Accomplishments
Electrical Engineering Technician - Design Project Competition Award
- Team lead for Design Project through Mohawk College.
- Our Team received the Bronze Design Group.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Transformer Field Service Technician, Testing and Commissioning Technician in Training
Total Transformer Services
07.2022 - Current
New Homes Construction Handy Person/ Technician, Assistant to the Site Supervisor
Phelps Homes Ltd.
07.2020 - 07.2022
Railway Signal and Crossing Electrical and Construction Technician
Condor Signals and Communications Inc.
06.2015 - 07.2020
Electrical Engineering Technician-Power, Co-op -
Mohawk College (STARRT Institute)
Pre-Service Firefighting -
Lambton College
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Westlane Secondary School
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