Jonathan Chmilar
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Seasoned electrician bringing demonstrated safety management and performance optimization skills gained during experience in construction and maintenance settings. Deliver in-depth training and mentoring to help each improve abilities and advance work quality. Dependable, hardworking and level-headed in addressing diverse problems.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Electrician
Aecon
09.2024 - Current
- Diagnosed issues and developed effective solutions.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Glanding and terminations of transformers, distribution panels, VFDs, motors and emergency stops
- Build temporary VFD using various purchased parts
- Design VFD control wiring
- QC of cables, transformers, motors, disconnects, and terminations
- Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical installation
Journeyman Electrician
FMI Installations
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Diagnosed issues and developed effective solutions.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Installed 2" and 4" rigid steel conduit.
- Terminated HV transformer control panels
- Installed brackets and supports for D type cable tray
- Grounding and bonding
Industrial Electrical Foreman
Stuart Olson Industrial
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills by effectively managing team of technicians through various stages of project completion, ensuring high-quality results delivered on time and within budget constraints.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through proactive communication about project progress and addressing concerns as they arose.
- Expedited troubleshooting processes through advanced diagnostic techniques for identifying root causes of electrical issues and developing effective solutions.
- Ensured adherence to quality standards through regular inspections, audits, and reporting of industrial electrical systems.
- Installed, maintained and repaired electrical wiring, controls and electrical heat trace systems
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to electricians.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 15 employees.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills by effectively managing team of technicians through various stages of project completion, ensuring high-quality results delivered on time and within budget constraints.
- Improved overall project performance by effectively managing resources, time, and budgets.
Journeyman Electrician
Sentry Electrical
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Completed rough-in, termination and underground work.
- Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical repair and installation tasks.
- Adhered to safety protocols, OSHA standards and building codes in installation of systems, operation of equipment and handling of materials.
- Read and understood technical drawings, diagrams, flow charts and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repairs for each assignment.
- Performed detailed inspection and repairs on splicers, cables and 35KV equipment.
- Completed complex glanding and terminating processes for 35KV and T body wirings while safely working with distribution systems.
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits and motors.
- Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations
- Trained junior electrical professionals on proper procedures
Journeyman Electrician
TJI Multi Trades
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Operated tools according to prescribed safety practices.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Interpreted electrical codes and diagrams to complete electrical repair and installation tasks.
- Adhered to safety protocols, OSHA standards and building codes in installation of systems, operation of equipment and handling of materials.
- Read and understood technical drawings, diagrams, flow charts and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repairs for each assignment.
- Enforced production safety and quality by supporting leadership in determining solutions for process issues and inefficiencies.
- Completed complex glanding and terminating processes for control and instrumentation wirings while safely working with power systems.
- Completed rough-in, termination and underground work.
- Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits and motors.
- Troubleshooted systems and repaired equipment, ensuring compliance with all established guidelines.
Electrical General Foreman/Foreman/Journeyman
Chemco
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Supervised crew of electricians and maintained safe, efficient and structured work environment.
- Performed electrical installations and repair for industrial projects.
- Prioritized and distributed work assignments, selecting employees by strength in skills required for each task.
- Monitored employee performance and adherence to job specifications to maintain quality standards and high client satisfaction.
- Read complex schematics and blueprints to install and repair electrical systems.
- Monitored employees to enforce safety and work performance standards.
- Evaluated job scope and determined necessary supplies, timelines and projected expenses.
- Facilitated work site safety by applying knowledge of safety protocol and awareness of potential hazards.
- Evaluated job site and project specifications to determine supply needs, coordinating availability of equipment and materials.
- Planned, assigned, scheduled and supervised work of power linesmen, electricians and other assisting personnel.
- Communicated with clients to assess needs, provide status reports ad inform of any potential delays.
- Resolved team and client challenges with proactive and actionable solutions.
- Managed performance evaluation and scheduling of electrical team members.
- Maintained detailed records of work activities and notable events.
- Provided technical guidance to employees on safe operation of equipment and tools
Electrical Supervisor
Norcan Electric
11.2017 - 09.2020
- Installed new equipment and modified existing equipment.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on equipment.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
- Optimized supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Inspected electrical equipment to assure it was operating correctly.
- Contributed to development, implementation and execution of maintenance programs.
- Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Supervised and evaluated installation and repair of lights and power in buildings and facilities.
- Analyzed complex technical problems, determined solutions and made sound decisions.
Electrical Supervisor
FCCL
11.2015 - 10.2016
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 15 employees.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Assessed employee work and improved performance with positive re-enforcement and show, do, review approaches.
- Contributed to development, implementation and execution of construction installations through RFIs and vendor collaboration.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Handled day-to-day running of electrical and instrumentation crews, ensuring high levels of productivity and progression.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between construction team, vendors and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Supervised and evaluated installation and repair of lights and power in buildings and facilities.
- Analyzed complex technical problems, determined solutions and made sound decisions.
Electrical Project Planner/Coordinator
HB Constructors
04.2015 - 11.2015
- Managed filing systems for electronic and hard copy documents to keep organized records.
- Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
- Devised and implemented improvements to reporting procedures to monitor construction progress
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows as needed.
- Entered and maintained departmental records into company database using Excel.
- Drove workflow efficiency by tracking and prioritizing completion deadlines.
- Developed revisions to instrumentation systems and procedures by evaluating operational practices and identifying improvement opportunities.
- Prepared daily progress reports to assist construction leaders with key decision making and strategic operational planning.
- Helped employees with day-to-day work and complex problems by applying motivational and analytical strategies.
Electrical General Foreman
Jacobs
11.2013 - 03.2015
- Planned, assigned, scheduled and supervised work of , electricians and other assisting personnel.
- Resolved team and client challenges with proactive and actionable solutions.
- Monitored employees to enforce safety and work performance standards.
- Facilitated work site safety by applying knowledge of safety protocol and awareness of potential hazards.
- Generated daily progress reports for clients and coordinated to make determinations on adjusted time and cost requirements.
- Maintained detailed records of work activities and notable events.
- Communicated with clients to assess needs, provide status reports ad inform of any potential delays.
- Monitored employee performance and adherence to job specifications to maintain quality standards and high client satisfaction.
- Oversaw control room modification work conducted by electricians, ensuring compliance with safety guidelines, scope of work and reporting requirements.
- Read complex schematics and blueprints to install electrical systems.
- Managed team of up to 75 electricians, including performance evaluation and scheduling.
- Supervised crew of electricians and maintained safe, efficient and structured work environment.
- Evaluated job scope and determined necessary supplies and timelines.
- Prioritized and distributed work assignments, selecting employees by strength in skills required for each task.
- Evaluated job site and project specifications to determine supply needs, coordinating availability of equipment and materials.
Education
GED -
Alberta Education
Edmonton, AB09.2018
Industrial Construction Crew Supervisor -
AAIT
Edmonton, AB08.2017
No Degree - Electrician
NAIT
Edmonton, AB12.2003
Skills
- Product testing
- Deviation Correction
- Electrical Systems
- Project Management
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability
- Leadership
- First Aid/CPR
- Planning and Coordination
- Customer service
- Detail-oriented
- Maintenance & Repair
- Computer skills
- Job Specifications Reading
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Power Cable Connection
- Layout Planning
- Electrical Wiring and Fixtures
- Grounding Installation
- Electrical Safety
- Local Codes Compliance
- Conduit and Pipe Laying
- Electrical Systems Testing
- OSHA Standards and Codes
- Commercial Electrical Work
- Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution
- Construction Standards
- Active Listening
- Quality Management Systems
- Process Monitoring
- Performance Optimization Strategies
- Instruction Interpretation
- Motor Installation and Wiring
- Cable Tray Systems
- Rough Layouts
- Terminating Cables
- Detailed Instruction
- Corrective Actions
- Low and High Voltage
- Project Layout
- Panel Termination
- Mathematical Calculations
- Accurate Measurements
- Word Processing
- Voltage and Current Meters
- Procedure Enforcement
- Customer Relations
- Construction Methods
- PPE Gear
- Vehicle and Equipment Operation
- Breaker Panel Installation
- Preliminary Electrical Layouts
- Spreadsheet Tracking
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Conduit Bending
- Blueprint Reading
- Electrical Code Knowledge
Certification
- First-Aid Training- Level C CPR/AED 02/19/2026
- Basic Safety Orientation Training - 2017
- Confined Space entry Monitoring Training - 01/03/2024
- Fall Pro Training - 06/29/2025
- Elevated Work Platform Training - 02/10/2025
- Industrial Construction Crew Supervisor Training - No Expiry
- Better Supervision Training - 2016
- Leadership for Safety Excellence Training - 2016
- Electrical Safety Training - 2018
- Common Safety Orientation=2023
- Propane on the work site-2021
- Controlling hazardous energy and LOTO-2021
- Mobile equipment awareness-2021
- Working at heights-2021
- Environmental protection-2021
- Basic scaffold safety-2021
- WHMIS 2015-2020
- Construction Safety Training System 2020-2020
- Electrical Safety Training System 2018-2020
- Rigging hoists and cranes-2020
- Respirator fit test-02/10/2024
- High Voltage Termination Training - 2022
- High Voltage Splicing Training - 2022
Languages
Timeline
Journeyman Electrician
Aecon
09.2024 - Current
Journeyman Electrician
FMI Installations
04.2024 - 08.2024
Industrial Electrical Foreman
Stuart Olson Industrial
06.2023 - 03.2024
Journeyman Electrician
Sentry Electrical
08.2022 - 05.2023
Journeyman Electrician
TJI Multi Trades
01.2022 - 04.2022
Electrical General Foreman/Foreman/Journeyman
Chemco
07.2021 - 12.2021
Electrical Supervisor
Norcan Electric
11.2017 - 09.2020
Electrical Supervisor
FCCL
11.2015 - 10.2016
Electrical Project Planner/Coordinator
HB Constructors
04.2015 - 11.2015
Electrical General Foreman
Jacobs
11.2013 - 03.2015
- First-Aid Training- Level C CPR/AED 02/19/2026
- Basic Safety Orientation Training - 2017
- Confined Space entry Monitoring Training - 01/03/2024
- Fall Pro Training - 06/29/2025
- Elevated Work Platform Training - 02/10/2025
- Industrial Construction Crew Supervisor Training - No Expiry
- Better Supervision Training - 2016
- Leadership for Safety Excellence Training - 2016
- Electrical Safety Training - 2018
- Common Safety Orientation=2023
- Propane on the work site-2021
- Controlling hazardous energy and LOTO-2021
- Mobile equipment awareness-2021
- Working at heights-2021
- Environmental protection-2021
- Basic scaffold safety-2021
- WHMIS 2015-2020
- Construction Safety Training System 2020-2020
- Electrical Safety Training System 2018-2020
- Rigging hoists and cranes-2020
- Respirator fit test-02/10/2024
- High Voltage Termination Training - 2022
- High Voltage Splicing Training - 2022
GED -
Alberta Education
Industrial Construction Crew Supervisor -
AAIT
No Degree - Electrician
NAIT
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