John Klala
Red Deer,AB
Summary
Experienced Journeyman Electrician with over 10 years of industrial maintenance expertise in oil sands, mining, and energy sectors. Recent graduate with a DEP in Agricultural Equipment Mechanics, specializing in diagnostics, hydraulics, engines, and powertrains for farm and industrial-grade equipment. Skilled troubleshooter and repairer of high-voltage systems, PLCs, and mobile heavy equipment in challenging environments. Committed to safety, reliability, and operational uptime, collaborating effectively with teams to maintain safety standards and operational efficiency.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Equipment Technician Internships
John Deere / Kubota / Case IH
2024 - 01.2025
- - Diagnosed and repaired diesel engines, hydraulics, and PTO systems on: John Deere 4420, Case 7010/2188, New Holland T6-140, Kubota M9000, etc.
- - Conducted field servicing, seasonal inspections, and precision diagnostics
Journeyman Electrician – Industrial Maintenance
PCL Energy – Capital Power Genesee Project
07.2023 - 10.2023
- - Installed electrical cabling, conduits, and controls in an industrial plant setting
- - Diagnosed system faults and executed preventive maintenance procedures
Journeyman Electrician – Maintenance
Stuart Olson – NOVA Chemicals
12.2022 - 07.2023
- - Serviced instrumentation and automation devices, including RTDs, actuators, and PLCs
- - Maintained and repaired industrial heat tracing and power systems
Journeyman Electrician – Field Service
ClearStream Energy Services – Nutrien & Chevron Sites
05.2021 - 09.2022
- - Maintained field-based electrical and control systems under harsh conditions
- - Installed panels, switches, cable trays, and conducted circuit testing
Journeyman Electrician – Turnarounds/Shutdowns
FT Services / Quinn / AECOM
01.2014 - 01.2019
- - Supported high-pressure maintenance projects, including motors, controllers, and power circuits
- - Terminated cables and documented fault findings and repairs
Education
Diploma - Agricultural Equipment Technician
Centre De Formation Agricole De Mirabel (CFAM)
9850, Rue De Belle-Rivière Mirabel (Québec) J7N 2X06.2025
Completion of Grade 12 - specialization training in electrical Engineering Technologist
Rep Of Congo07.2004
Journeyman Electrician Certification -
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
1301 16 Avenue NW Calgary AB, T2M 0L412.2015
Diploma - Automated Systems Technology
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
Calgary, Alberta01.2011
Diploma - Electrical Engineering Technology
École Des Métiers Du Sud-Ouest De Montréal
01.2004
Skills
- Industrial Electrical Maintenance (Low to High Voltage)
- Heavy Equipment Repair & Diagnostics
- Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
- Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems
- Mining Shovels, Haul Trucks, Loaders, Dozers
- Field & Shop Repairs
- CMMS & Technical Schematics
- WHMIS, CSTS, Fall Protection Certified
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Diagnostics: Digital multimeters, schematics, CAN bus, John Deere Service ADVISOR
- Diesel engine maintenance
- Heavy equipment diagnostics
- Preventive maintenance procedures
- Steering system repair
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Journeyman Electrician – Alberta
- DEP – Agricultural Equipment Mechanics, 2025
- WHMIS, CSTS-2020, Fall Arrest, AWP
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence – clean abstract
Timeline
Journeyman Electrician – Industrial Maintenance
PCL Energy – Capital Power Genesee Project
07.2023 - 10.2023
Journeyman Electrician – Maintenance
Stuart Olson – NOVA Chemicals
12.2022 - 07.2023
Journeyman Electrician – Field Service
ClearStream Energy Services – Nutrien & Chevron Sites
05.2021 - 09.2022
Journeyman Electrician – Turnarounds/Shutdowns
FT Services / Quinn / AECOM
01.2014 - 01.2019
Diploma - Automated Systems Technology
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
Heavy Equipment Technician Internships
John Deere / Kubota / Case IH
2024 - 01.2025
Diploma - Agricultural Equipment Technician
Centre De Formation Agricole De Mirabel (CFAM)
Completion of Grade 12 - specialization training in electrical Engineering Technologist
Journeyman Electrician Certification -
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
Diploma - Electrical Engineering Technology
École Des Métiers Du Sud-Ouest De Montréal
Position Targeted
Maintenance Electrician / Heavy Equipment Technician
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