Keith Wake
Cochrane,AB
Summary
Experienced journeyman with a strong background in installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining electrical systems. Proficient in reading electrical prints, wiring diagrams, utilizing various types of electrical testing meters, as well as adhering to electrical codes and standards. Committed to delivering high-quality work in a timely and efficient manner to ensure customer satisfaction. Skilled at performing maintenance tasks to minimize equipment downtime. Enthusiastic about expanding knowledge and skills in the electrical trade. Thrives in fast-paced environments, adept at responding to diverse situations safely and effectively. Works well both independently and as part of a team, consistently meeting set objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ELECTRICAL SUPERVISOR
THE LAKE LOUISE SKI AREA
05.2022 - Current
- Working alongside the Maintenance Manager to implement the use of our maintenance work order tracking program IBM MAXIMO to keep track of daily, weekly, monthly and yearly maintenance programs that increase equipment life expectancy and reduced repair expenses over time.
- Coordinate electrical system maintenance and repair with other departments, outside agencies and public utilities including 1500KVA 25KV - 480V 3 phase pad mount transformer and grounding system installations
- Resolved technical issues swiftly, applying troubleshooting expertise for minimal disruption to ski lifts and ongoing operations
- Managed a team of 6 electricians, ensuring proper scheduling, training, and adherence to safety protocols.
JOURNEYMAN/APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN
THE LAKE LOUISE SKI AREA
06.2016 - 05.2022
- Perform monthly and annual preventative maintenance tasks on conveyor, fixed grip and detachable passenger ropeways with our maintenance tracking program IBM Maximo
- Experience troubleshooting commercial refrigeration and furnace equipment
- Work effectively with other trades departments to facilitate the completion of Resort wide projects
- Perform troubleshooting and maintenance techniques on DC motors/drives up to 500HP, AC motors/VFD's up to 450HP, low voltage control systems and safety circuits for passenger ropeways.
- Maintain, install and troubleshoot 480 VAC 3 phase snow making equipment (snow making fan guns, Centac compressors, 400HP AC water pump motors, distribution equipment, control systems and VFD's)
- Maintaining Lake Louise Ski Resort lodges and staff accommodations so that all infrastructure is in top shape including water filtration systems, sewer lift stations for the resort
- Fire alarm system maintenance and upgrades on Lake Louise Ski Resort property
- Knowledgeable about 2021 CSA electrical code and Z98 passenger ropeway code
LABOURER/EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
FLATIRON CONSTRUCTION
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Was a member of the MSE bridge retaining wall crew
- Responsible for general labor tasks and running the loader on site, moving materials from site to site
- Responsible for organizing materials and getting things ready for each stage of building the MSE retaining wall
- Have to come to work and be prepared to use your judgment to be safe on making smart decisions
Education
Electrical Red Seal -
SAIT
Calgary, AB06-2021
Landscaping Construction and Design Diploma -
Okanagan College
Kelowna, BC01.2015
Skills
- Underground utility transformer and grounding grid installations
- VFD/DC Drives
- AC/DC motors up to 500HP
- Preventative maintenance
- Hiring and onboarding
- Electrical repairs and installations
- Interpreting blue prints and wiring diagrams
- Troubleshooting complex AC/DC control circuits
- Generator installation
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Fall Arrest
- Confined Space
- Rigging and Hoisting
References
References will be supplied upon request
Timeline
ELECTRICAL SUPERVISOR
THE LAKE LOUISE SKI AREA
05.2022 - Current
JOURNEYMAN/APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN
THE LAKE LOUISE SKI AREA
06.2016 - 05.2022
LABOURER/EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
FLATIRON CONSTRUCTION
01.2014 - 01.2016
Landscaping Construction and Design Diploma -
Okanagan College
- Fall Arrest
- Confined Space
- Rigging and Hoisting
Electrical Red Seal -
SAIT
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