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Mathew Leiss

St.Andrews,Manitoba

Summary

Detail-oriented and safety-focused professional with 8+ years of experience in high-responsibility technical roles, including electrical system troubleshooting, project coordination, and team leadership. Interprovincial Red Seal in Construction Electrician, Manitoba Electricians License, and Winnipeg Electrical Contractors License. Strong foundation in mechanical systems, diagnostics, and operational efficiency. Skilled in interpreting technical plans, managing schedules, and collaborating with diverse teams—attributes critical to ensuring safe and timely operations. Reliable, adaptable, and equipped with a Class 5 driver's license with a clean record. Advanced problem-solving abilities and a passion for technology.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Construction Electrician

Flatland Electric
08.2023 - Current
  • Provide troubleshooting and emergency electrical repair services
  • Wiring and rewiring homes, including panels, outlets, and lighting systems
  • Wiring and rewiring commercial workshops, including vehicle lift systems, welders, and other machinery
  • Installed low voltages systems such as under-cab lighting, smart home controls, door access systems
  • Reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and electrical drawings
  • Planning jobs/ordering materials and organizing schedules with other trades
  • Pulling permits and doing walkthroughs prior to inspections
  • Worked closely with contractors and homeowners to meet project deadlines

Construction Electrician

Direct Connect
10.2021 - 08.2023
  • Wiring apartments suites
  • Wiring apartment distribution centres (CSTE, Transformers, etc)
  • Troubleshooting electrical systems
  • 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)

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

Store Standards

Walmart
06.2015 - 11.2016
  • Collecting carts from outside
  • Doing customer carry-outs
  • Changing garbage’s/sweeping
  • Shoveling during winter

Education

LORD SELKIRK REGIONAL SECONDARY COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL - Electrical major

LORD SELKIRK REGIONAL SECONDARY COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
Selkirk, MB
06-2016

Skills

  • Canadian Passport
  • Red Seal in Construction Electrician
  • Manitoba Electricians License
  • Winnipeg Electrical Contractors License
  • Communication skills
  • Reliable
  • Learning new concepts
  • Long and short term memory
  • Teamwork
  • Multitasking
  • Independent work
  • Organization and time management
  • Safety awareness
  • Computer skills
  • Diagnosing electrical wiring faults
  • Mig welding
  • Power tools
  • Air tools
  • Hand tools
  • Working outside
  • Working at heights
  • Mechanical experience
  • Operating machinery (Skid steers,mini-ex,etc
  • Reading blueprints

Licenses

  • Class 5 Drivers License with clean record
  • Construction Electricians Red Seal
  • Manitoba Electricians License
  • Winnipeg Electrical Contractors License

Safety Training

  • Worksite Safety, WHMIS 2015, Fall Protection, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms
  • Heart and Stroke, Emergency First Aid - CPR AED Level (C)

Hobbies and Interests

  • Traveling
  • Auto Repair/Restoration
  • Golf and other sports
  • Gym Workouts
  • Snowmobiling/Dirt biking
  • Fishing/camping
  • Home renovations
  • Computer repairs/troubleshooting
  • Technology of all sorts

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Construction Electrician

Flatland Electric
08.2023 - Current

Construction Electrician

Direct Connect
10.2021 - 08.2023

Construction Electrician

Best Electric
02.2017 - 10.2021

Store Standards

Walmart
06.2015 - 11.2016

LORD SELKIRK REGIONAL SECONDARY COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL - Electrical major

LORD SELKIRK REGIONAL SECONDARY COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL

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