Experienced electrician with a strong background in surface and underground operations. Skilled in diagnosing faults, maintaining motors, switchgear, MCCs, and distribution systems, and restoring safe, reliable equipment performance. Known for safety compliance, technical problem-solving, and dependable preventive maintenance.
Work History
Electrician
20 Years 10 Months
Nutrien Rocanville Potash | 01.2006 - Current
Installed and repaired wiring, lighting, panels, and conduit across surface and underground areas.
Performed preventive maintenance on motors, switchgear, MCCs, and distribution systems.
Diagnosed electrical faults in mine equipment, motors, and control circuits to restore safe operations.
Tested electrical components with multimeters, megohmmeters, and other diagnostic tools.
Interpreted schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams to complete accurate repairs.
Applied lockout/tagout procedures and safety standards during all maintenance activities.
Collaborated with operations and maintenance teams to prioritize urgent electrical work.
Mentored junior electricians on troubleshooting methods, safe work practices, and equipment maintenance.
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.
Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
Improved electrical system safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential hazards.
Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
Contributed to safer work environments by strictly following safety protocols and conducting regular risk assessments.
Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
Electrician
4 Months
Nixon Electric | 09.2025 - 01.2026
Performed contractor electrical work for Nutrien (Potash Corp) at the
Lanagin Potash mine.
Electrician
3 Years 4 Months
Humboldt Electric | 05.2002 - 09.2005
Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
Installed and repaired wiring, lighting, panels, and conduit across surface and underground areas.
Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
Electrician at Ibew Local 697, International Brotherhood Of Electrical WorkersElectrician at Ibew Local 697, International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers