Dustin Christensen
Smoky Lake,AB
Summary
Versatile and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in electrical installations and team leadership, notably at Aspen View School. Excelled in emergency repairs and schematic interpretation, enhancing system efficiency and safety. Proven track record in mentoring teams and implementing cost-saving measures, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
Diligent Maintenance Electrician with comprehensive experience maintaining and installing electrical equipment. Safety-conscious and committed to working safely. Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
Competent Maintenance Electrician with sound knowledge of electrical codes, wiring and conduit size. Skilled in wiring, installation and control panel layout procedures. Effectively performs in independent roles or in team settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Electrician
Aspen View School
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Installed new equipment and modified existing equipment.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Responded to fault and wiring issues, identifying hazards and problems.
- Implemented advanced diagnostic tools to resolve customer complaints.
- Safely installed new electrical components, fixtures and motors in addition to testing systems to enhance power flow.
- Inspected electrical equipment to assure it was operating correctly.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics to properly place wires, fixtures and appliances.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
Business Owner
Self-employeed
01.2018 - 11.2022
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
Construction Electrician
Techmation Electric & Controls
07.2006 - 10.2018
- Installed and maintained wiring, control, and lighting systems.
- Prepared and assembled conduits and connected wiring.
- Read blueprints and technical diagrams.
- Used variety of testing devices to identify electrical problems.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
- Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
- Prevented breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and cleaning circuits.
EIC Level 4
TransCanada Pipelines
10.2012 - 01.2018
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- JHSEC member, develop safety plans and environmental safety plans
- work planning with Avantis program and SAP
- building operating procedure plans for newly acquired assets. design layouts to optimize maintenance tracking
- Alan bradley plc experience
- maintain and operate natural gas turbines, air systems gas control valves
- Maiintain and operate solar farm, high voltage sub station
Education
Journeyman Electrician Red Seal - Electrician
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, None03-2010
Skills
- Electrical Installations
- Schematic Interpretation
- Fault detection
- Emergency Repairs
- Low-voltage Systems
- Electrical equipment repair
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Power Distribution
- PLC programming
- Control systems
- Instrumentation calibration
- Equipment Configuration
Timeline
Maintenance Electrician
Aspen View School
11.2022 - 01.2024
Business Owner
Self-employeed
01.2018 - 11.2022
EIC Level 4
TransCanada Pipelines
10.2012 - 01.2018
Construction Electrician
Techmation Electric & Controls
07.2006 - 10.2018
Journeyman Electrician Red Seal - Electrician
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
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