Martine Sinnicks
Fort McMurray
Summary
Resourceful Journeyman Electrician known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in electrical installations, troubleshooting, and maintenance with strong knowledge of safety protocols. Key skills include blueprint reading, wiring layout design, and electrical system repair. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and time management to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget guidelines.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Electrician
Stuart Olson Syncrude base plant
Fort McMurray
08.2025 - Current
- Maintain and troubleshoot Electrical Heat Trace (EHT) systems for process temperature control, repair and new install.
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical motors, generators and pump.
- Read and interpret, schematics, blueprints, and electrical codes to plan layouts.
- Maintain detailed, accurate records of maintenance, repairs, and equipment history in SAP.
- Adhere to strict, site-specific safety protocols, including developing, and executing, switching procedures to isolate, equipment.
- Installed electrical systems and components in compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects on schedule.
- Conducted inspections to ensure equipment functionality and safety standards.
- Maintained accurate records of electrical maintenance activities and repairs.
- Replaced faulty switches, outlets, circuit breakers when necessary.
- Used hand tools such as drills, saws, wire strippers, and crimpers to complete tasks.
- Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
- Kept work areas clean, neat, and free of hazards.
- Performed maintenance on existing electrical wiring and equipment.
- Tested continuity of circuits using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters.
Apprentice/Journeyman/Foreman
Laird Electrical (Stuart Olson)
Fort McMurray
05.2017 - 08.2025
- Electrical Foreman in Plant 55, 53, 68, 9, 8, 7, 6
- E/I Suncor shop experience in plant 86
- Conduct daily toolbox safety meetings ensuring compliance with site safety regulations and policies
- Supervise, mentor and direct crew of up to 12 electricians including apprentices
- Collaborate with Site Superintendent and Suncor Coordinators to ensure all critical work paths are effected
- Write and receiving permits
- Terminate power panels, generators, welders.
- Set up temporary power equipment for plant shut down
- General maintenance of electrical equipment
- Troubleshooting circuits, motors and pumps
- Reading blue prints
- Installing and terminating upgraded plant alarm speaker systems
- Grounding and bounding electrical equipment
- Suncor Base Plant Fort McMurray, AB
2nd year Electrical Apprentice
PCL Industrial Construction
Red Water
04.2016 - 04.2017
- New construction installations
- Planning lighting circuit in new buildings
- Cable pull
- QA/QC
- Building work packages
- NWR Red Water, AB
1st year Electrical Apprentice
Western Pacific Enterprise GP
05.2015 - 09.2015
- Cable pull
- New construction installations
- Build and install trays
- Grounding/bonding
- Heatfeild DC convertor and CNRL, AB
Education
electrical program -
Nait - Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
electrical program -
Nait - Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
electrical program -
Keyano College
electrical program -
Keyano College
Skills
- Suncor permit training
- Suncor receiving staffing training
- Positive attitude
- Excellent work ethic
- Independent work
- Quick learner
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work at heights
- Lifting capacity (25 kilograms)
- Reliability
- Punctuality
- Valid class 5 license
- Leadership abilities
- Electrical system installation
- Motor troubleshooting
- Circuit diagnostics
- Blueprint interpretation
- Preventive maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Hand and power tools
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Lighting installation
- Apprentice training
- System repair and installation
- Safety awareness
- Motor operations
References
- Nicholas Wheeler, Lead hand maintenance, Syncrude, nichwheeler@suncor.com, 587-645-2322, 780-838-9446
- Renee Melnyk, General Foreman, Laird, 780-819-7213
- Cliff James, General Foreman, Laird, 780-792-4398
- Ryan Scheffler, Foreman/Tools Partner, Laird, 780-519-9034
Additional Information - Highlights Of Qualifications
- Suncor permit training
- Suncor receiving staffing training
- Positive attitude with excellent work ethic
- Works effectively as part of a team or independently
- Ready, willing and quick to learn
- Works well under pressure
- Able to work at heights and lift in excess of 25 kilograms
- Reliable worker, Punctual
- Valid class 5 license with reliable vehicle
- Can read and understand blueprint
- Experience with quality control documents
- Experience with planning work packaging
- Strong leadership abilities
Timeline
Journeyman Electrician
Stuart Olson Syncrude base plant
08.2025 - Current
Apprentice/Journeyman/Foreman
Laird Electrical (Stuart Olson)
05.2017 - 08.2025
2nd year Electrical Apprentice
PCL Industrial Construction
04.2016 - 04.2017
1st year Electrical Apprentice
Western Pacific Enterprise GP
05.2015 - 09.2015
electrical program -
Nait - Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
electrical program -
Nait - Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
electrical program -
Keyano College
electrical program -
Keyano College