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Eric Takala

Wardner,British Columbia

Summary

I am seeking long-term/full-time employment as an Electrical Apprentice. Working as a 3rd year electrical apprentice I want to expand understanding of the trade to become a well-rounded journeyman electrician.

I am a highly motivated individual with an exceptional work ethic. I adhere to all safety and environmental rules and protocols. With my experience as an electrical apprentice and positive attitude, I would be an ideal employee. I would like to express my interest in continuing to learn and develop my electrical skills at your company. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward hearing from you to discuss job opportunities.

Sincerely, Eric Takala

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Electrical Apprentice 2st - 3rd Year

Takala Electric Ltd.
Wardner, British Columbia
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Working part time on my days off in a small family business planning and quoting jobs. While also completing the work
  • Residential service installs, house/shop wiring, & renovations/upgrades
  • Light industrial service calls to multiple plants in the east multiple plants in the East Kootenay area area

Electrical Apprentice 2nd - 3rd Year

Integral Energy Services
Fort McMurray, Alberta
04.2023 - 07.2024
  • Electrical Heat Trace Installation
  • Installation of cable tray
  • Glanding & Terminating Fielding devices, JB's, and panels
  • Installation of lighting systems
  • Adhere to all safety protocols & procedures while also keeping my safety paperwork detailed per task at hand

1st – 2nd Year Electrical Apprentice

Aggregate Electrical Services
Acheson, Alberta
12.2021 - 04.2023
  • Service calls to fix and install switch gear, contactors & relays, control consoles, VFD’s, and crushing cones
  • Built in-house capacitor banks
  • Identified and repaired electrical wiring faults in control circuits
  • Tested, calibrated and adjusted electrical systems and components to ensure they meet safety standards
  • Performed preventive maintenance on all electrical equipment.

Equipment Operator/Laborer

D-Ray Construction
Beaver Lodge, Alberta
06.2017 - 11.2021
  • Mining experience
  • 2.5 Years Full-Time Loader operator (WA-600-8 Komatsu)
  • 2.5 Years 40 Ton Rock Truck driver/Laborer
  • Operating a Loader feeding the gravel plant; this position required exceptional time management and safety while maintaining and mining the pit.

Education

1st Year Electrical Foundations -

College of the Rockies
Cranbrook, BC
07.2021

2nd Year Electrical Apprentice -

NAIT
Edmonton, AB
12-2022

3rd Year Electrical

SAIT
Calgary, AB
12-2023

Skills

  • Highly motivated worker, always open to new ideas and ways to get jobs done
  • Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures, while still efficiently completing the tasks at hand
  • Produce a great quality product when the job is complete
  • Work well at diagnosing problems and problem solving

Certification

  • CSTS
  • ESC Common Safety Orientation
  • ESC Fall protection
  • ESC H2S alive
  • Level 1 First Aid
  • WHMIS 2015
  • ESC MEWP
  • ESC Confined Space and Entry Monitor
  • ESC Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness

References

  • Tyler Barndollar, Integral Energy Services, Forman / QA QC Foreman, 403-477-1189
  • Erin Ray, D-Ray Construction, Manager/Controller, 780-402-0998
  • Dave Sandberg, Teck Coal, Shovel Operator, 250-919-4011

Timeline

Electrical Apprentice 2st - 3rd Year

Takala Electric Ltd.
06.2023 - 08.2024

Electrical Apprentice 2nd - 3rd Year

Integral Energy Services
04.2023 - 07.2024

1st – 2nd Year Electrical Apprentice

Aggregate Electrical Services
12.2021 - 04.2023

Equipment Operator/Laborer

D-Ray Construction
06.2017 - 11.2021

1st Year Electrical Foundations -

College of the Rockies

2nd Year Electrical Apprentice -

NAIT

3rd Year Electrical

SAIT
Eric Takala