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James Bennett

Penhold,AB

Summary

Skilled Journeyman Electrician with experience working with PLC programming, HMI development, and troubleshooting automated equipment. As the Lead Hand of the department, I organize manpower, coordinate large projects and develop smaller automation projects.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

IT Lead Hand/Journeyman Electrician

Olymel
08.2015 - Current
  • Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
  • PLC programming (Omron, Allen Bradley).
  • HMI programming (Beijer).
  • SCADA programming (Indusoft).
  • VFD installation and programming.
  • Organizing manpower and developing automation projects.
  • Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches and circuit-breaker panels.
  • Troubleshot and installed network devices.
  • Adhered to safety protocols, OSHA standards and building codes in installation of systems, operation of equipment, and handling of materials.

Electrician's Apprentice/Journeyman Electrician

AECOM
04.2012 - 08.2015
  • 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 electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
  • Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
  • Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
  • Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.

Electrician's Apprentice

Pronghorn Controls
09.2011 - 04.2012
  • Installed ground leads and connected power cables to equipment.
  • Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
  • Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to facilitate layout of recessed fixtures and architectural lighting.
  • Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
  • Inspected worksites and installations to verify compliance with state safety codes.

Electrician's Apprentice

True Power Electric
05.2011 - 09.2011
  • Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
  • Helped complete system installations, digging trenches, and breaking up concrete.
  • Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
  • Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.

Education

Automation Technician Certificate -

George Brown College
Toronto, ON
12.2016

Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Professional - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Six Sigma Global Institute
Online
11.2023

Electrician Journeyman Certificate -

Red Deer College
Red Deer,AB
03.2015

Skills

  • Troubleshooting
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Systems Analysis
  • Installing Equipment
  • Electrical Safety
  • Critical Thinking
  • Coordinating Project Schedules
  • Blueprint and Schematics Interpretation
  • Circuits and Wiring

Timeline

IT Lead Hand/Journeyman Electrician

Olymel
08.2015 - Current

Electrician's Apprentice/Journeyman Electrician

AECOM
04.2012 - 08.2015

Electrician's Apprentice

Pronghorn Controls
09.2011 - 04.2012

Electrician's Apprentice

True Power Electric
05.2011 - 09.2011

Automation Technician Certificate -

George Brown College

Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Professional - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Six Sigma Global Institute

Electrician Journeyman Certificate -

Red Deer College

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