- Rock Climbing
- Backpacking and Hiking
- Outdoor Recreation
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Camping
- Reading
- Woodworking
- Golf
- Hockey
- Slow Pitch
- Hunting
- Farming
- Snowboarding
Ethan Loran
Medicine Hat,AB
Summary
Dependable Electrician skilled in performing preventive and regular maintenance work on electrical systems. Experienced with high voltage cable terminations, splices and testing. Residential and industrial experience working hands on with different circuits and equipment. Have been around tools most of my life growing up on a farm. Adapts to new technology and concepts. Punctual and hardworking individual dedicated to cultivating excellent relationships with clients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrician
Vital Controls
11.2022 - Current
- Inspected electrical equipment to assure it was operating correctly.
- Installed new equipment and modified existing equipment.
- Responded to fault and wiring issues, identifying hazards and problems.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Collaborated closely with other maintenance professionals to coordinate repairs efficiently without disrupting daily operations.
- Conducted periodic assessments of maintenance tools and equipment, ensuring they were in proper working order to maximize workplace efficiency.
- Maintained accurate documentation of completed repairs and maintenance activities, keeping management informed of ongoing projects and potential concerns.
- Safely installed new electrical components, fixtures and motors in addition to testing systems to enhance power flow.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics to properly place wires, fixtures and appliances.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards through diligent adherence to local, state, and federal regulations for electrical work.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
Electrician
Supra Energy Inc
07.2022 - 10.2024
- Achieved client satisfaction by prioritizing open communication throughout project stages.
- Maintained compliance with local codes and regulations by staying up-to-date on industry standards and best practices.
- Coordinated with other tradespeople seamlessly during large-scale installations or renovations to ensure smooth project progressions.
- Did terminations on cable heads inside substation during these projects as well as testing of cables from sheath tests to megger testing ranging from 5-15KV
- Performed 35 KV splices and terminations of different cable sizes from 1/0 to 1250 kcmil during the construction of two windmill farms
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
Electrician
Ollie's Electrical Services
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Installed and wired service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Developed strong working relationships with clients through consistent professionalism, reliability, and transparency during projects.
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
Farm Hand
Loran Farms ltd.
01.2016 - 08.2020
- Determined pest and weed issues and applied pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers.
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Removed rocks and prepared soil for planting.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Repaired farm vehicles, including tillers, tractors and trucks to maintain proper working order.
- Assisted farmers with feeding and watering livestock.
- Planted pea, lentil, canola, barley and durum crops in fields, helping farmers distribute seeds and plan harvesting schedules.
- Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment, including trucks, semis, tractors, sprayer, combines, rock pickers, augers and quads.
- Assisted in farm animal breeding and raising procedures, including branding, vaccinating and weaning.
- Helped prepare animals for transfers to grazing field and auction sale locations by completing sorting and loading of animals.
- Inspections of equipment such as tractor, sprayer, auger, combine, seeder and semi, completing both emergency and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
Education
Business Administration Diploma - Business Administration
Okanagan College
Kelowna, BC11 2020
Red Seal Journeyperson Certification - Electrical
Medicine Hat College
Medicine Hat, AB03-2025
Skills
- Harvesting knowledge for dryland crops
- Cleaning
- Crop management
- Farm equipment operation
- Insecticides, pesticide and herbicide Application
- General equipment maintenance
- Lawn and yard maintenance
- Equipment transportation
- Raised poultry and beef
- General knowledge in operating shop tools and mig welder
- Wiring installation
- Electrical repairs
- Electrical installation
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Works well in team environment
- Electrical testing
- Electrical equipment maintenance
- Attention to detail
- New construction
- Voltmeter use
- Control circuit troubleshooting
- Field installation
- Safety management
- Safety procedures and regulations
- AC/DC control circuitry
- Mechanical aptitude
- Motor controls
- Variable frequency drives
- Hazardous location wiring
- Programmable logic controllers (PLC)
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- High voltage systems
- Code compliance
- Meter reading
Accomplishments
- High School Diploma
- Business Administration Diploma
- Numerous volunteer occasions entertaining the elderly residents of a long-term health care facility
- Completed Green Certificate Field Crop Technician
- Red Seal Journeyperson
Certification
- Air brake endorsement and class 1 drivers license
Interests
Timeline
Electrician
Vital Controls
11.2022 - Current
Electrician
Supra Energy Inc
07.2022 - 10.2024
Electrician
Ollie's Electrical Services
06.2021 - 11.2022
Farm Hand
Loran Farms ltd.
01.2016 - 08.2020
Business Administration Diploma - Business Administration
Okanagan College
Red Seal Journeyperson Certification - Electrical
Medicine Hat College
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