Derek Wolfe
Okotoks,Alberta
Summary
Knowledgeable technician offers 20 years of troubleshooting and repair experience with advanced technical knowledge. Dependable and service-driven with strong safety record and excellent follow-through. Well-versed in consulting blueprints and schematics to assess repair needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Service Technician
Cummins Sales and Service
Calgary, AB
01.2015 - Current
- Level III Trained technician.
- Power Generation Lead Hand.
- Collaborate with advanced electrical teams to complete complex projects.
- Built relationships with potential customers to understand their needs and suggest suitable products and services.
- Interacted directly with clients via phone or email to answer questions and provide additional information about services and products offered.
- Performed generator troubleshooting and diagnostics of equipment.
Field Service Mechanic
Wajax Power Systems
Calgary, AB
10.2013 - 01.2015
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Ensured compliance with local codes governing the use of emergency backup power systems.
- Calibrated instrumentation to ensure accurate readings of engine performance parameters.
- Provided technical advice regarding the selection, installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of standby power systems.
- Assisted in the installation of transfer switches between utility power sources and emergency backup generators.
- Inspected and repaired electrical systems, including wiring, switches, circuit breakers, and other components.
- Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
- Conducted troubleshooting activities to diagnose mechanical or electrical issues with generators.
- Replaced defective parts such as alternators, voltage regulators, starters, and fuel pumps.
- Performed periodic oil changes on diesel engines as part of preventive maintenance routine.
Lead Hand Field Mechanic
Precise Mechanical Services
Regina, SK
01.2010 - 10.2013
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss objectives, progress, and challenges.
- Allocated personnel and other resources to assist team in meeting objectives and helping workers to meet team goals.
- Organized daily workflow schedules for each employee according to their skillset and experience level.
- Trained, mentored and supervised junior staff members.
- Participated in recruitment activities such as interviewing job candidates.
- Observed and listened to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using computerized or manual testing equipment.
- Worked in shop and at customer locations to handle heavy equipment repair, maintenance and commissioning needs.
- Tested repaired machines for proper operation before returning them to service.
- Troubleshot electrical systems on heavy machinery.
- Documented repair work performed on mobile equipment via electronic and written service reports.
Registered Journeyman Electrician/Field Technician
Kramer, Ltd
Regina, SK
08.2005 - 01.2010
- Constructed control panels from blueprints or schematic drawings.
- Inspected electrical equipment and systems to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair.
- Collaborated with architects on electrical systems design for new construction.
- Developed preventive maintenance programs for lighting systems, motors and controls.
- Tested electrical systems and circuit continuity using ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes.
- Identified and addressed hazards, defects and repair requirements through inspection of electrical equipment.
- Completed regular installations of new equipment parts.
- Ensured compliance with local codes governing the use of emergency backup power systems.
- Performed periodic oil changes on diesel engines as part of preventive maintenance routine.
- Conducted troubleshooting activities to diagnose mechanical or electrical issues with generators.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
Education
Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Sask Polytechnic
Saskatoon, Sk01-2014
Journeyperson Electrician
SIAST Palliser Campus
Moose Jaw, SK01.2010
Skills
- Red Seal Journeyman Electrician
- Red Seal Heavy Equipment Mechanic
- Arc Flash & High Voltage Training
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical machinery
- Reading and understanding electrical schematics
- Caterpillar Electrical Basic and Advanced courses
- Caterpillar EMCP 1, 2 and 3 qualified
- Caterpillar Switchgear and 3S Training
- Comfortable working around low, medium and high voltage installations
- Accustomed to handling confidential information
- Capable of working in a constantly changing and fast paced environment
- Cummins Level III Paralleling qualified
- Cumming Level II High Voltage qualified
- Cummins DMC 300, 1200 and 1500 qualified
Timeline
Field Service Technician
Cummins Sales and Service
01.2015 - Current
Field Service Mechanic
Wajax Power Systems
10.2013 - 01.2015
Lead Hand Field Mechanic
Precise Mechanical Services
01.2010 - 10.2013
Registered Journeyman Electrician/Field Technician
Kramer, Ltd
08.2005 - 01.2010
Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Sask Polytechnic
Journeyperson Electrician
SIAST Palliser Campus
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