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Gavin Mclean

Calgary,AB

Summary

Adept Rope Access and electrician with extensive EHT experience and a strong safety consciousness, honed at companies like Techmation Electric & Controls. Proven track record in enhancing equipment efficiency and team performance through expert maintenance and safety training. Skilled in electrical repairs and insulation, consistently delivering high-quality results in challenging environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Rope Access Technician

Irisndt, Pacific Ropes
Various
05.2022 - 06.2024

Same as above - rope jobs in industrial plants. Project based

Wind Turbine Technician

Airways Services
Various
08.2019 - 09.2022
  • Climbed wind turbine towers to inspect, troubleshoot and repair turbine equipment.
  • Promoted continuous improvement within the team by sharing experiences, lessons learned, and proposing process enhancements during regular meetings or training sessions.
  • Improved wind turbine efficiency by conducting regular maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components.
  • Performed quality audits of maintenance activities to ensure high standards are consistently met, resulting in reduced rework or equipment failures.

Rope Access Technician

MSCP, Mistras, Tacten
Fort McMurray, AB
06.2017 - 02.2019
  • Minimized risks associated with working at heights, implementing appropriate safety protocols and procedures.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by providing training and guidance on rope access techniques.
  • Delivered consistent results under pressure while working in challenging environments such as confined spaces or extreme weather conditions.
  • Ensured compliance with industry standards by adhering to applicable regulations during all tasks performed.
  • Competed various projects at several oil and gas sites. Lots of heat trace and cable pulls and other non electrical tasks.

Electrician

Techmation Electric & Controls
Airdrie, AB
08.2012 - 05.2017
  • 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 EHT at mod yards
  • 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.

Education

Lvl 1, Lvl 2 -

Irata
Edmonton/Calgary
06.2023

Red Seal Electrician -

SAIT
Calgary
05.2016

Wind Turbine Tech - Wind Turbine Tech

Lethbridge Collegiate Institute
Lethbridge, AB
06.2012

Skills

EHT experience - miles of it in the mod yard as a ground electrician, more of it as a rope tech

Timeline

Rope Access Technician

Irisndt, Pacific Ropes
05.2022 - 06.2024

Wind Turbine Technician

Airways Services
08.2019 - 09.2022

Rope Access Technician

MSCP, Mistras, Tacten
06.2017 - 02.2019

Electrician

Techmation Electric & Controls
08.2012 - 05.2017

Lvl 1, Lvl 2 -

Irata

Red Seal Electrician -

SAIT

Wind Turbine Tech - Wind Turbine Tech

Lethbridge Collegiate Institute
Gavin Mclean