LEVIS ISHIMWE RUBONEZA
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Hardworking and safety-focused industrial worker with experience as a Safety Watch, Lead Hand, Downgrader, and Foreman with United Safety. Experienced in confined-space operations, atmospheric testing, fire watch, hazard identification, emergency response, and crew coordination. Started electrical training at NAIT, developing foundational knowledge of the electrical trade. Reliable, hands-on, and eager to continue learning and build a career as a 1st-Year Electrical Apprentice.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Watch
United Safety
Edmonton, Alberta
02.2026 - Current
- watch workers entering/working inside vessels or other confined spaces and maintain communication.
- monitor workers doing hot work such as welding, cutting, or grinding and watch for fire hazards.
- use electronic gas detectors to check air quality and identify hazardous gases.
- monitor breathing-air equipment and supply systems for workers using supplied air.
- make sure required PPE and site safety procedures are being followed.
Electrical Apprentice
NAIT
Edmonton, Alberta
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Completed coursework in electrical fundamentals and trade-related subjects.
- Gained introductory knowledge of electrical theory, tools, materials, and safe work practices.
- Participated in hands-on shop/lab training and followed electrical safety procedures.
- Developed familiarity with reading basic electrical diagrams and using common electrical tools.
- Program not completed due to a family medical situation; interested in continuing my training and pursuing an electrical apprenticeship.
EMERGENCY RESPOND TEAM
UNITED SAFETY
Edmonton, Alberta
06.2024 - 10.2025
- Supervised and coordinated Emergency Response Team activities in an industrial environment.
- Led workers during emergency response, safety, and site-support activities while following company and client procedures.
- Conducted and supported emergency drills and maintained readiness of emergency response equipment.
- Communicated with workers, supervisors, and site personnel regarding safety hazards and emergency situations.
- Monitored job-site conditions and identified potential hazards before and during work activities.
- Participated in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and job-site planning.
- Maintained accurate documentation and communicated incidents and safety concerns to supervisors.
SAFETY WATCH, LEAD HAND, DOWNGRADER & FORMAN
UNITED SAFETY
Edmonton, Alberta
09.2022 - 09.2024
- Entered confined spaces when authorized and followed site-specific entry, PPE, and emergency procedures.
- Performed Safety Watch duties for industrial maintenance
- Performed atmospheric testing and recorded gas readings using gas-detection equipment.
- As Lead Hand, provided direction and support to Safety Watch personnel and helped coordinate daily activities.
- As Foreman, supervised crews, coordinated work activities, assigned duties, and maintained communication with supervisors and client personnel.
- Trained and mentored newer workers in safe work practices and site procedures.
Education
N/A - ELECTRICIAN
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, AB 10.2025 - 12.2025
Ecoles Des Science De Nyanza
Nyanza, South English For Academic Purposes - Science
Columbia College
Vancouver 09.2019 - 04.2020
Skills
- Electrical fundamentals and hands-on training
- Industrial job-site safety
- Confined-space entry and monitoring
- Atmospheric and gas testing
- Fire Watch and hot-work monitoring
- Emergency response procedures
- Hazard identification and reporting
- PPE and safe work practices
- Permit and procedure compliance
- Crew leadership and supervision
- Training and mentoring workers
- Toolbox talks and safety meetings
- Job-site communication and coordination
- Safety documentation and daily reports
- Working effectively under pressure
- Teamwork and problem-solving
- Reliable, hardworking, and willing to learn
Certification
- Standard First Aid PCR
- CSTS2020
- WHMIS
- H2s Alive
- CSO
- Fall Protection
- Confined Space and Monitor
Languages
English
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Safety Watch
United Safety
02.2026 - Current
Electrical Apprentice
NAIT
10.2025 - 12.2025
N/A - ELECTRICIAN
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
10.2025 - 12.2025
EMERGENCY RESPOND TEAM
UNITED SAFETY
06.2024 - 10.2025
SAFETY WATCH, LEAD HAND, DOWNGRADER & FORMAN
UNITED SAFETY
09.2022 - 09.2024
English For Academic Purposes - Science
Columbia College
09.2019 - 04.2020
Ecoles Des Science De Nyanza