Daniel Harder
Calgary,AB
Summary
Accomplished Journeyman Electrician with foreman experience and a proven track record in various electrical settings adept in electrical troubleshooting and installations. Excelled in project planning, work efficiency and troubleshooting skills. Demonstrated ability to lead teams to achieve and surpass objectives. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
I am passionate about this trade and look forward to being part of a team that maintains an electrical system with professionalism.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman
Fluor Constructors
02.2024 - Current
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Documented construction and extraction workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information.
- Supervised training of new construction and extraction workers on safety practices and procedures.
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
- Supported construction and extraction workers to facilitate timely completion of projects.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
Service Electrician
Total Electrical Solutions Ltd.
09.2008 - 12.2023
- Designed blueprints and prepped job sites for installation of cables and wiring.
- Troubleshooted electrical systems in both residential and commercial buildings
- Worked in houses and small commercial venues to install electrical systems.
- Correctly connected wires to receptacles by installing professional wiring systems and working closely with construction team.
- Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
- Followed and stayed up to date with the Canadian Electrical Code.
- 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.
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Performed electrical safety inspections.
- Upgraded to 100A and 200A electrical services in houses.
- Installed 120/208 volt systems and 347/600 volt systems in commercial buildings.
Journeyman Electrician
Academy Electrical Services Ltd
09.2005 - 08.2007
- Built drilling rigs from scratch.
- Built control devices with multiple voltages involved.
- Construction of industrial modules forming part of the drilling rig operations such as threading and bending rigid conduit and wiring for electric heaters lighting and cable connectors.
- Built time delayed control panels for specific operations within the facility.
- Trained junior electrical professionals on proper procedures.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Adhered to safety protocols, OSHA standards and building codes in installation of systems, operation of equipment, and handling of materials.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
- Installed 120/208 volt systems and 347/600 volt systems.
Journeyman Electrician
Western Electrical Management
03.2003 - 09.2005
- Preformed commercial electrical work in various buildings in the downtown core of Calgary.
- Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices.
- Demolition of existing commercial spaces de-energize electrical systems to then remove them.
- Rough-in wiring for new commercial space development.
- Finish wire all switches, receptacles and lighting.
- Perform building maintenance such as fire alarm testing, lighting upgrades and tenant requests.
Journeyman Electrician
Fluor Constructors
02.2001 - 01.2003
- Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices.
- Millennial Project Upgrader at Suncor.
- Performed Industrial electrical work to install electrical systems for Suncor's oilsands plant.
- Read technical drawings, diagrams and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations.
- Was made Forman after 6 months of working there.
- Generated progress reports for upper management.
- Managed performance evaluation and scheduling of electrical team members.
- Read complex schematics and blueprints to install electrical systems
Apprentice Electrician
Western Electric Management
10.1995 - 02.2001
- New installations of commercial electrical systems in the downtown core in Calgary
- Bending and cutting and installing EMT conduit for power requirements such as lighting and receptacles.
- Installed 120-208v transformers.
- Replaced 347V lighting relays.
- Replaced 347v lighting ballasts.
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Tested continuity of circuits using test equipment to verify compatibility and safety of systems following installation, replacement, or repair.
- Checked and performed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in walls and floors.
- Cut-in new receptacles in existing walls as per tenant requests.
- Performed maintenance on electrical systems.
Education
Master Electrician
S.A.I.T.
Calgary, AB06.2007
Skills
- Resource Allocation
- Daily Reporting
- Project estimation and bidding
- Project Planning
- Electrical schematics
- Installation scheduling
- Canadian Electrical codes
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Crew Leadership
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Foreman
Fluor Constructors
02.2024 - Current
Service Electrician
Total Electrical Solutions Ltd.
09.2008 - 12.2023
Journeyman Electrician
Academy Electrical Services Ltd
09.2005 - 08.2007
Journeyman Electrician
Western Electrical Management
03.2003 - 09.2005
Journeyman Electrician
Fluor Constructors
02.2001 - 01.2003
Apprentice Electrician
Western Electric Management
10.1995 - 02.2001
Master Electrician
S.A.I.T.
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