Summary
Work History
Education
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Ken Palen

Winnipeg,MB

Summary

Dependable Red Seal Electrician with vast knowledge of electrical systems and expertise installing, repairing and maintaining electrical systems. Skilled at troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical problems and efficiently identifying and implementing solutions. Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills when working with customers and other professionals.

Work History

Red Seal Journeyman Electrician

Several Companies
  • 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.
  • Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
  • Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
  • Installed ground leads and connected power cables to equipment.
  • Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
  • Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to facilitate layout of recessed fixtures and architectural lighting.
  • Inspected worksites and installations to verify compliance with safety codes.
  • Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
  • Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
  • Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
  • Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
  • Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
  • Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
  • Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation.
  • Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
  • Installed 120/208 volt systems and 347/600 volt systems.

Contractor

Several Clients
  • Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes.
  • Implemented changes requested by designers, owners, or inspectors to conform to specifications or updated demands.
  • Researched and identified innovative solutions to acquire resources.

Education

Journeyman Electrician - Red Seal

South Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB
07.1996

GED -

South Winnipeg Technical Centre
Winnipeg, MB
1986

Skills

  • Comply with Codes
  • Accurate Measurements
  • Construction Methods
  • New Construction
  • Relays and Pressure Switches
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Commercial and Industrial Electrician
  • Test Equipment Operation
  • Voltage and Current Meters
  • Residential Renovation
  • Mathematical Calculations
  • Residential and Commercial Projects
  • Excellent Interpersonal Skills
  • Time Management
  • Troubleshooting and Repair
  • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
  • Install Equipment

Timeline

Red Seal Journeyman Electrician

Several Companies

Contractor

Several Clients

Journeyman Electrician - Red Seal

South Alberta Institute of Technology

GED -

South Winnipeg Technical Centre
Ken Palen