Matthew Shapter
Fort McMurray
Summary
Professional tradesman with years of hands-on experience in a variety of electrical fields. Known for quality workmanship and commitment to safety standards. Collaborative team player who adapts to changing project requirements and delivers reliable solutions. Skilled in electrical diagnostics, wiring, and blueprint interpretation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrician
Westward Group
01.2023 - Current
- Inspect blueprints/drawings and planned daily tasks.
- Ordered material, planned layout, and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Lead by example to collaborate with apprentices and coworkers in completing tasks efficiently.
- Participate in safe work practices, tool-box meetings, and hazard assessments.
- Maintain positive, professional business relations with clients and coworkers.
- Provide "on-tools" team direction when required.
- Electrical relocation including wiring of trailer complexes and wash cars at Suncor and Syncrude.
- Conduct routine inspections and tests on electrical systems and components.
- Conduct preventative maintenance inspections and repairs on all types of electrical equipment.
- Service work for Fort Murray and surround areas.
Electrician
Chemco Electrical Contractors
02.2015 - 11.2022
- Coordinated with supervision to plan daily tasks for crew
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breaks.
- Instillation and termination of various high voltage systems
- Removal and installation of Motor Control Center buckets and cabinets, ensuring smooth operation of electrical system.
- Installed and maintained switch-gears, distribution panels, transformers, and control devices.
- Flood restoration, specializing in the removal and reinstallation of damaged conduit and devices.
- Installation of fibre optic cables, splicing and testing.
- Committed to maintaining a safe, secure, and healthy work environment, consistently adhering to Company/Customer safety standards and practices.
- Fostered a strong work culture with continuous communication among the crew.
- Coordinate with client on various final walkdowns of systems for turnover.
4th Year Apprentice Electrician
Western Pacific Enterprises
10.2014 - 02.2015
- Assisted in the new construction and maintenance of substations.
- Followed all substations protocols to mitigated potential hazards through meticulous identification of high induction area's.
- Installation of grounding grids.
- Installation of support structures, insulators, bus-bars and connections.
3nd Year Apprentice Electrician
Chemco Electrical Contractors
06.2013 - 10.2014
- Installation of temporary power for construction requirements.
- Fabricated and installed cable tray, brackets, and fittings.
- Installed cable tray, grounding/bonding, control, and instrumentation cables
- Installed and tested FA devices.
- Fabricated and installed brackets and stands for stationary and permanent electrical equipment.
- Fabricating and mounting of high bay lighting.
- Installed, replaced, and repaired electrical controls and panel boxes.
- Removed, repaired, installed EHT, and controllers.
- Worked on flow meters/pressure transmitters, and Obrien boxes.
2nd Year Electrical Apprentice
Sinclair Electric
04.2010 - 06.2013
- Worked in commercial and residential applications.
- Assisted in the new construction and service of Macdonald's, Tim Horton's and KFC's.
- Broadened understanding of local building codes by staying up-to-date on industry regulations and attending relevant workshops.
- Assisted in the accurate interpretation of blueprints and schematics, ensuring proper installation of electrical systems.
- Installation of EMT, Ridged and PVC conduit with all types of enclosures and fittings.
- Installation of data towers, data wire and data crystals.
- Installation and maintained emergency lighting systems and emergency power systems.
1st Year Apprentice Electrician
H&F Electric
04.2009 - 12.2009
- Worked in commercial and residential applications.
- Assisted Journeyman electrician with daily duties.
- Installation of new lighting fixtures & ballasts.
- Provided accurate measurements and prepared materials for each project, contributing to efficient work completion.
- Developed proficiency in using various electrical testing devices for identifying faults and verifying system performance levels.
Education
Journeyman Certification - Journeyman Electrician
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, AB07-2015
No Degree - 4th Year Electrical
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, AB05-2014
No Degree - 3rd Year Electrical
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, AB05-2013
No Degree - 2nd Year Electrical
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, AB05-2012
No Degree - 1st Year Electrical
College of The North Atlantic
06-2009
Skills
- Ability to work shift work
- Ability to read, write, and communicate English
- Ability to maintain focus and multitask
- Makes Safety a priority
- Highly motivated, and a self-starter
- Circuit installation
- Electrical repairs
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Journeyperson Red Seal Electrician
- CSTS
- OSSA/BSO
- First Aid & CPR/AED level C
- Fall Protection
- Elevated Work Platform
- Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness
- ESTS
Timeline
Electrician
Westward Group
01.2023 - Current
Electrician
Chemco Electrical Contractors
02.2015 - 11.2022
4th Year Apprentice Electrician
Western Pacific Enterprises
10.2014 - 02.2015
3nd Year Apprentice Electrician
Chemco Electrical Contractors
06.2013 - 10.2014
2nd Year Electrical Apprentice
Sinclair Electric
04.2010 - 06.2013
1st Year Apprentice Electrician
H&F Electric
04.2009 - 12.2009
Journeyman Certification - Journeyman Electrician
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
No Degree - 4th Year Electrical
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
No Degree - 3rd Year Electrical
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
No Degree - 2nd Year Electrical
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
No Degree - 1st Year Electrical
College of The North Atlantic
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