Long Nguyen
Calgary
Summary
Organized and efficient Administrator supporting corporate level Engineers and Senior management personnel with demonstrated expertise in electrical construction and maintenance operation. Adroit professional exemplifies multidisciplinary managerial skill in process, procedure and policy improvement initiatives. Accomplished in workflow optimization techniques implementation which increase productivity, reduce labor and maintain business integrity and quality of service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Contract Administrator
M+B Electrical Consulting Engineers
05.2018 - Current
- Participated in company's Health and Safety program as a safety committee; created safe work procedures for various tasks, oversaw employee's safety record of site hazard assessments and inspection and etc.
- Assisted the company to participate in ACSA program to acquire COR Certification. Maintained company's Health and Safety program for COR Certification renewal.
- When required, stay updated with the Canadian Electrical Code, Alberta Building Code/National Building Code, CAN/ULC, Standata and other CSA requirement; C282-Generator, Z32-Patient Care Area, etc...
- Electrical site survey and review thoroughly of lighting, power, communication, security and camera, mechanical equipment and control, and more importantly the fire alarm system.
- Participated in various contracts and projects, from minimal renovations to constructing a new high rise buildings, between commercial, residential, care centre, school, aquatic centre and warehouse.
- Participated in all site walkthrough and submitted report for each event; including meeting, project start up, progress and progress claim, final inspection, commissioning and building integrated system testing.
- Participated in various aspect of fire alarm system verification; from a single device replacement to major panel replacement to new construction panel installation.
- Prepared and signed off the certificate and fire alarm system verification report S537 as per the CAN/ULC S537 requirement.
- Personally and thoroughly organized (through general and electrical contractor) and tested all life safety systems and equipment for occupancy C-2 sign off; including emergency lighting, fire alarm verification, transfer switch and generator performance testing and BIST (building integrated system testing).
- Organized and differentiated different contract requirements and their scope of work to assist the signing Engineers and Clients achieving the electrical occupancy C-2 sign off.
- Reviewed and completed electrical building assessment; including lighting, power, communication, security, camera, and fire alarm system. Or completed specific system building assessment; distribution or security or camera or fire alarm system.
- Enhanced relationships of clients, external consultants, contractors and especially internal consultants and Engineers by providing exceptional support during the construction.
- Provided continual supports to building owners and building operation team of on-going matters.
- Tracked contract milestones and updated stakeholders to facilitate project progress.
- Ensured timely execution of contracts by closely monitoring deadlines and coordinating efforts with internal teams.
- Stored and filed contract documents in orderly, organized systems.
- Boosted overall productivity by training junior team members, and mentoring fire alarm system to junior designers
Lead Hand Journeyman Electrician
Ainsworth Electric
05.2011 - 05.2018
- Electrical installation in commercial high rise buildings, residential, CRU and warehouses; including lighting, power, fire alarm and communication system.
- Electrical maintenance on all electrical systems and buildings mentioned.
- Installed electrical equipment; including distribution switchboard, transformer, panel, VFD and Hvac units, VitaLink 2-Hr fire rated cables, etc.
- Verified fire alarm system with Engineers on site.
- Coordinated team tasks to complete projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Boosted overall productivity by providing hands-on training and guidance to junior team members.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure consistent product standards, leading to increased customer satisfaction.
- Optimized workflows with effective communication among team members and supervisors, resulting in higher quality output.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Enhanced quality control by inspecting condition of equipment and tools.
Pharmacist Assistant and Store Assistant
Cornerstone Pharmacy
11.2005 - 05.2011
- Answered customer phone calls to address questions and provide assistance with prescriptions.
- Received, processed and entered prescription orders into pharmacy databases.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to strict hygiene protocols for optimal patient care.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing accurate medication and dosage information to the pharmacist.
- Prepared prescription orders accurately and efficiently, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with supplies and medicines and ordered new items to avoid shortages.
- Book Keeping: Processed payroll for employees and reported payroll taxes for organization, entered and monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing, used QuickBooks to manage bookkeeping and payroll for office.
- Oversaw the pharmacy day to day operation.
Education
Fire Alarm Verification Reporting CAN/ULC-S537-19
CFAA
Calgary10.2023
Fire Alarm System Introduction And Verification
CFAA
Calgary06.2023
First Aider Level C CPR/AED
St. John Ambulance Saint-Jean
Calgary06.2022
WHMIS 2015 Certificate
WHMIS
Calgary08.2018
Electrician
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary06.2015
First Year Bachelor of Science
Mount Royal University
Calgary, AB01.2009
Skills
- Company policy oversight and Health and Safety
- Adaptive learning
- Relationships and rapport among team members, Clients and other consultant
- Professional relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Workflow and time management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Team Leadership and initiative
- Contract Administration, performance monitoring and closeout
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Database Administration, Records and Database Management
- Proficient in Bluebeam and Word
- Cost Estimation, Budget Planning, Proposal evaluation
- Confidential records
- Staff Training
- Soft skills and hard skills
Languages
English
Full Professional
Vietnamese
Full Professional
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Timeline
Electrical Contract Administrator
M+B Electrical Consulting Engineers
05.2018 - Current
Lead Hand Journeyman Electrician
Ainsworth Electric
05.2011 - 05.2018
Pharmacist Assistant and Store Assistant
Cornerstone Pharmacy
11.2005 - 05.2011
Fire Alarm Verification Reporting CAN/ULC-S537-19
CFAA
Fire Alarm System Introduction And Verification
CFAA
First Aider Level C CPR/AED
St. John Ambulance Saint-Jean
WHMIS 2015 Certificate
WHMIS
Electrician
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
First Year Bachelor of Science
Mount Royal University
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