Kory Zehmke
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Dependable Electrical Foreman bringing 13 years of superior industry performance. Ambitious and hardworking with a proven history of mentoring apprentice electricians in repair and installation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Foreman
KLTP
Abbotsford, BC
01.2023 - 02.2024
- supervised the safe installation and operation of temporary and permanent electrical equipment.
- Streamlined operations by managing a team of electricians, assigning tasks, and ensuring timely completion of projects.
- Create redline drawings using blue beam.
- Material takeoff for electrical systems.
- Perform product walk downs with business readiness team for system turnover.
- Minimized errors with thorough review of blueprints, schematics, and project specifications before commencing work onsite.
Construction Supervisor
AllType Electric
Edmonton, AB
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining communication between construction teams and stakeholders.
- Reduced safety incidents by implementing rigorous safety training programs for all workers.
- Completed projects on time and within budget by effectively managing resources and schedules.
- Increased client satisfaction with clear communication, timely updates, and quick resolution of issues.
- Optimized resource allocation by continuously monitoring progress and adjusting staffing levels as needed.
Electrical Foreman
Kiewit
Edmonton
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Reduced downtime with prompt troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems in critical situations.
- Improved communication among team members, fostering collaboration to solve complex electrical issues efficiently.
- Collaborated with other trades professionals to coordinate efforts across multiple disciplines during large-scale construction project.
- Mitigated risks associated with electrical hazards through rigorous implementation of safety protocols at every job site.
Maintenance Electrician
Suncor Energy
Fort McMurray, AB
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Performed running checks and preventative maintenance on live equipment
- Performed trouble shooting and repair of Electrical equipment including pump motors, motor starters, PLCs, circuit breakers, switches and transformers, and voltages from 120/208, 277/480, 347/600, 4160/7200
- Troubleshot and repaired DCS systems, Delta V charms cabinets, Device-Net and Modbus systems
- Calibrated nuclear gauges, worked with flow transmitters, pressure gauges, RTCs
- Troubleshot and repaired hydraulic pressure units containing HMI, solenoids and valves
- VFD programming and repair
- Rack in and rack out of 7.2kv breaker cells
- Lock out authority for plant maintenance crew
- Documented maintenance data using SAP
Education
Red Seal - Electrical
Okanogan College
Kelowna03.2016
Skills
- Electrical Maintenance
- Crew Leadership
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Electrical Systems Installation
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Computer Literacy
- Work Site Safety
- Time Management
Languages
English
Certification
- Elevated work platform
- Fall arrest
- H2s alive
- Ground disturbance
- CSTS-09
- CSTS-2020
- Confined space entry
- WHMIS 2015
Timeline
Electrical Foreman
KLTP
01.2023 - 02.2024
Construction Supervisor
AllType Electric
01.2022 - 01.2023
Electrical Foreman
Kiewit
09.2019 - 01.2021
Maintenance Electrician
Suncor Energy
01.2018 - 09.2019
Red Seal - Electrical
Okanogan College