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Darrin Forward

Flatrock,NL,NL

Summary

Certified Journeyman Electrician with 26 years of experience including 16 years of commercial experience and 10 years of industrial experience which includes, 6 years of offshore maintenance and construction experience. Adept in performing electrical installations, maintenance and troubleshooting in commercial and industrial installations; knowledgeable in the national

electrical code; experience in supervising and foreman duties; analyzing and troubleshooting problems with various electrical controls and systems and interpreting drawings and blueprints.


Apart from my technical skills, I’m a team player who is reliable, punctual, trustworthy and safety oriented. The electrical field is vast with ever evolving technology making it a challenge and constant learning experience. I still enjoy the trade 20+ years in and I’m eager to take on new challenges and learn new things.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Journeyman Electrician

Ledcor
09.2024 - Current
  • Working at Suncor baseplant
  • Upgrading live plant facilities
  • Construction of cable tray, cable installation and terminations of EX equipment

Journeyman Electrician

Accurate Electric Ltd.
01.2023 - 02.2024
  • Worked at various goldmines in Northern Ontario
  • Performed daily PM's & construction
  • Installation and termination of MCC's, PLC's & external devices
  • Executed the installation of electrical wiring, conduits, Cable Trays, and fixtures across buildings, industrial facilities, and infrastructure projects
  • Installed electrical panels, switchgear, control systems, and distribution boards to effectively regulate and distribute electrical power within various facilities and systems.
  • Understanding of lockout-tagout procedures and safety protocols

Journeyman Electrician

Suncor Energy Inc.
12.2022 - 01.2023
  • Worked on Terra Nova FPSO refit
  • Heat trace troubleshooting, repair & installation
  • Replace EX motors & control stations
  • EX lighting troubleshooting, repair & installation
  • Pull & gland EX cable for instrumentation & power supply

Journeyman Electrician

Magna Services Ltd.
07.2014 - 03.2020
  • Offshore Electrical maintenance and construction
  • New equipment installation including Tray Xformers, switch gear and heat trace
  • Ex equipment installation and maintenance
  • Familiar with lock out, tag out and control of work permit systems on various offshore installations
  • Maintenance of existing systems of heat trace, lighting and motor controls

Journeyman Electrician

KBAC Constructors Ltd.
08.2013 - 10.2013
  • Industrial Electrical Installation
  • Installation of cable tray and heat trace
  • Termination of motors and MCCs

Electrical Foreman

KBAC Constructors Ltd.
01.2013 - 07.2013
  • Supervised and oversaw crew of electricians and apprentices
  • Worked as a team in the planning and installation of electrical equipment to industry standard
  • Interpreted drawings and blueprints
  • Completed appropriate paperwork related to foreman duties

Journeyman Electrician

Fluor Constructors Canada Ltd.
07.2012 - 01.2013
  • Industrial Electrical installation
  • Installation of cable tray and heat trace
  • Termination of motors and MCCs

4th Year Electrical Apprentice

NL Electrical Ltd.
01.2006 - 03.2011
  • Commercial Electrical Installation
  • Installation of fire alarms, transformers and switchgear
  • Installation of motors and MCCs
  • Foreman who oversaw and supervised crews on various building sites

Education

Journeyman Electrician License - Construction Electrician

College of The North Atlantic
St. John's, NL
01-2011

High School Diploma -

Prince of Wales Collegiate
St. John's, NL
01-1988

Skills

Electrical Systems & Controls

Generators & Transformers

Installations & Maintenance Switches & Circuit Breakers

Electrical Code, Safety & QA Wiring Diagrams

Testing Instruments

Blueprints & Schematics

Ex equipment installation and maintenance

Tray Xformers, switch gear and heat trace

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

NL Journeyman Electrician License 2011

WHMIS-Expiry February 2025

Working at Heights & Fall Protection-Expiry September 2026

Class A Drivers License

Timeline

Journeyman Electrician

Ledcor
09.2024 - Current

Journeyman Electrician

Accurate Electric Ltd.
01.2023 - 02.2024

Journeyman Electrician

Suncor Energy Inc.
12.2022 - 01.2023

Journeyman Electrician

Magna Services Ltd.
07.2014 - 03.2020

Journeyman Electrician

KBAC Constructors Ltd.
08.2013 - 10.2013

Electrical Foreman

KBAC Constructors Ltd.
01.2013 - 07.2013

Journeyman Electrician

Fluor Constructors Canada Ltd.
07.2012 - 01.2013

4th Year Electrical Apprentice

NL Electrical Ltd.
01.2006 - 03.2011

Journeyman Electrician License - Construction Electrician

College of The North Atlantic

High School Diploma -

Prince of Wales Collegiate

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