Dante Polo
CALGARY,AB
Summary
Dynamic Red Seal Electrician with extensive experience at Amelco Electric, excelling in commercial and industrial installations. Proven leadership in project management and safety orientation, adept at troubleshooting complex electrical systems. Recognized for effective communication and adaptability, ensuring compliance with codes while delivering high-quality results in challenging environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Red Seal Electrician
Amelco Electric
Calgary, Alberta
09.2014 - Current
- Experience in all types of electrical installation, though primarily specialized in commercial and industrial installations.
- 4 years experience as a commercial foreman/ service technician.
- Experienced in interacting with clients while doing service work.
- Provided technical support on various types of motor control circuits including VFDs.
- Prepared sketches showing location of wiring and equipment or followed diagrams during installation process.
- Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
- Ensured that all work was completed in accordance with applicable codes.
- Constructed control panels from blueprints or schematic drawings.
- Resolved safety issues related to faulty wiring installation practices in a timely manner.
- Inspected electrical equipment and systems to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair.
- Identified problems with electrical systems by observing operation, listening for problems and using test equipment such as multi-meters.
- Worked on high-voltage switchgear projects involving transformer hookups and terminations.
- Led teams and delegated tasks to install, maintain, or repair electrical systems and wiring.
- Reviewed blueprints to determine electrical component and wiring locations.
- Maintained current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.
- Followed safety procedures when working on energized circuits; observed lockout and tagout requirements when servicing equipment.
Floorhand/Motorhand
Stampede drilling
Peace River , AB
01.2021 - 09.2023
- Experience on Tele-double top drive rigs.
- Tasks include floor duties (connections, tripping, assisting the driller), maintenance on rig electrical systems, troubleshooting, and replacement of electrical components on motors, panels, VFDs, and control panels, assisting the derrick hand and motor hand in daily operations (mixing, oil changes, screen changes, mud weights, and viscosity tests), and rig moves.
- Assisting the derrick hand in daily operations (mixing, oil changes, screen changes, mud weights, and viscosity tests).
- Experience maintaining and fixing generators, and other large diesel engines.
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic systems.
Landscaper
Dirtworks landscaping
06.2009 - 08.2014
- Installed and maintained outdoor features such as retaining walls, brick patios, fountains, rock features and gardens.
- Experience with operation and maintenance several makes and models of small equipment, primarily skid steers and excavators.
Cribber
Square one Foundations
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Experience in all facets of residential Dura-form cribbing in all weather and conditions.
Education
Red Seal Journeyman Electrician -
Skills
- Time management
- Project management
- Safety orientation
- Team orientation
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Leadership
- Ability to follow instructions
- Mechanical aptitude
- Willingness to work overtime
- Willingness to travel for work
- Proficient in reading drawings
- Installation maintenance
- Troubleshooting
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- red seal journyman
- first aid cpr/aed
- whimis
Affiliations
- outdoorsman
- skiing
- skydiving
- backcountry hiking
- offroading
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Floorhand/Motorhand
Stampede drilling
01.2021 - 09.2023
Red Seal Electrician
Amelco Electric
09.2014 - Current
Cribber
Square one Foundations
09.2012 - 06.2013
Landscaper
Dirtworks landscaping
06.2009 - 08.2014
Red Seal Journeyman Electrician -
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