Mathew Leiss
St.Andrews,Mb
Summary
Reliable and efficient professional with strong communication and customer service skills. Extensive knowledge of a wide range of electrical systems and components. Consistently completes projects on time and within budget, while strictly adhering to safety standards and applicable regulations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Electrician
Direct Connect
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Wiring apartments suites, apartment distribution centres (CSTE, Transformers, etc),
- Installing/Troubleshooting commercial fire alarm systems,
- Running large jobs with up to 10 people
- Consulting with other trades/Professions to work together efficiently, Installing alarm/camera systems, Installing/programming door card access, Piping EMT/PVC piping
- Holding weekly safety meetings to discuss site safety
- Running a service van for 6+ months (24/7 service calls, setting up appointments with customers, maintaining van, assessing jobs and order material, billing of jobs, following work alone protocol)
- Designed, installed and maintained lighting and electrical systems.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
Construction Electrician
Best Electric
02.2017 - 10.2021
- Wiring garages, Digging trenches from garage to house (18” deep, ranging from 10-100ft in length), Installing electrical panels/sub panels and tying in wires, Installing outside service meters, Wiring houses (Plug/light circuits,stove,dryer,etc.), Picking up/delivering needed materials, Packing needed materials for each job, Consulting with customers and following their demands, Running jobs of up to 5 people, Guiding apprentices on how to work safely and efficiently
- Strategized with electrical and camera department leaders to confirm setup for lighting and camera configurations.
- Completed equipment setup and offered suggestions for rigging and mounting camera and lighting equipment.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
Store Standardds
Walmart
06.2015 - 11.2016
- Collecting carts from outside, Doing customer carry-outs, Changing garbage’s/sweeping, Shoveling during winter
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing floors.
- Emptied wastebaskets to transport trash and waste to disposal area.
Education
High School Diploma -
LORD SELKIRK REGIONAL SECONDARY COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
Selkirk, MB06.2016
Skills
- Great communication skills
- Reliable and always on time
- Learning new concepts
- Very good long and short term memory
- Ensures everything is done in a safe and timely manner
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Advanced with operating computers/cellphones
- Diagnosing electrical wiring faults
- Basic knowledge using a mig welder
- Advanced with using power/air, and hand tools
- Comfortable working outside/ at heights
- Advanced mechanical experience (Swapping engines, troubleshooting and diagnosing vehicle issues)
- Diagram interpretation
Certification
- Valid holder of Construction Electricians Red Seal for 3+ years
- Holder of a Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driving abstract
- Holder of a Canadian Passport
- Holder of valid Winnipeg Electricians License
Safetytraining
- WHMIS 2015
- Fall Protection
- Mobile Elevated Work Platforms
References
- KAITLYN WALASHEK, WALMART FRONT END MANAGER, (204) 889-1288
- DOUG MACINTOSH, ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTOR AT LORK SELKIRK REGIONAL SCHOOL, (204) 485-5624
- Brian Benson, BEST ELECTRIC, (204) 990-1123
- Anders Boyer, DIRECT CONNECT, (204) 218-8760
Hobbies and Interests
- Traveling
- Building cars
- Golfing
- Biking
- Snowmobiling/Dirt biking
- Fishing/camping
- Computer programming/ troubleshooting
- Technology of all sorts
Timeline
Construction Electrician
Direct Connect
10.2021 - 08.2023
Construction Electrician
Best Electric
02.2017 - 10.2021
Store Standardds
Walmart
06.2015 - 11.2016
High School Diploma -
LORD SELKIRK REGIONAL SECONDARY COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
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