Matthew Waitson
Ingersoll,ON
Summary
A motivated self-starting professional with the experience and knowledge to succeed. I have a diverse understanding of multiple industries with respect to Electrical operations management and maintenance and other trades. A strong work ethic paired with a teamwork attitude to keep operations and facilities on-schedule and on-budget while keeping costs down. While developing and mentoring apprentices and electricians. Driven to succeed with great problem solving skills under pressure and the ability to manage complex work, people and additional trades on tight deadlines. Skilled Electrical general foreman with electrical prowess and empowering leadership skills. Adept at promoting workplace safety and quickly resolving potential hazards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Generator Technician
T&T Power Group
Wellesley, ON
03.2023 - Current
- Developed preventative maintenance schedules tailored to each client''s specific needs, prolonging the life of their equipment while minimizing disruptions from unexpected breakdowns.
- Set up and managed maintenance schedules.
- Optimized generator performance through meticulous calibration of voltage regulators, governors, and other key components during maintenance visits.
- Maintained detailed service records to track generator performance, identify trends, and improve future maintenance plans.
- Performed load bank testing on newly installed or repaired generators to ensure they met established performance standards before returning them to operation.
- Improved safety standards through rigorous adherence to industry guidelines and regulations during all maintenance tasks.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share knowledge and develop best practices for servicing various brands of generators.
- Reduced client costs by recommending energy-efficient solutions and upgrades to existing generator systems.
Electrical Foreman – Electrician
Civeo
Fort McMurray, AB
01.2015 - 12.2022
- Electrical maintenance for multiple work camps supporting oil sands sites
- Troubleshooting and maintaining all electrical equipment when needed for all facilities
- Leading manpower and electrical projects
- Testing and Maintaining Fire Alarm Systems
- Leading safety programs to develop safe work practices
- Managed and organized sub-contractors
- Job Planning, material ordering, and safe work permits.
- Leading morning safety talks
- Supervised crew of electricians and maintained safe, efficient and structured work environment.
- Evaluated job site and project specifications to determine supply needs, coordinating availability of equipment and materials.
- Supported company objectives by consistently meeting deadlines without compromising quality or safety standards in the process.
- Provided technical guidance to employees on safe operation of equipment and tools.
- Ensured safety compliance by implementing and maintaining OSHA regulations throughout all work processes.
- Mentored junior electricians to develop their skills through hands-on training sessions and regular performance evaluations.
Electrician – General Foreman
FMR
Fort McMurray, AB
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Completed job scopes, estimates and material orders
- Executed job plans and obtained SWP’s
- Organized man power and material orders to coordinate work
- Set specific goals and tasks for individual team members to foster growth
- Ensured an excellent relationship was maintained between FMR and the client
- Held and lead daily and weekly safety meetings
- Worked with team in the field completing any necessary electrical work, maintenance, projects, or troubleshooting when needed.
- Pull permits with permitting office
- Ensure compliance with safety standards
- Championed sustainable work practices promoting energy-efficient solutions contributing to overall company-wide environmental goals.
- Oversaw procurement processes including ordering materials according to specifications while monitoring inventory levels.
- Managed subcontractor activities for seamless integration into project timelines while maintaining high-quality workmanship standards.
- Enhanced team productivity through consistent communication, organization of tasks, and effective time management.
- Mentored junior electricians to enhance their skills, knowledge, and performance on the job site.
- Developed strong relationships with clients that resulted in repeat business through excellent customer service and attention to detail.
- Increased team cohesion by fostering a positive work environment that encouraged collaboration, feedback, and continuous learning opportunities.
Education
Skills
- Safety Compliance
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Energy Savings Programs
- Code Compliance
- Man Lift Operation
- Cable Pulling
- Cable Tray installation
- Swamping
- Reading and Understanding Blueprints
- Organizing Man Power
- Planning and Execution
- Wiring techniques
- Diagnosing faults
- Electrical system knowledge
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Electrical schematics
- Electrical Installation
- Work site safety
- Safety Regulations
- Blueprint Interpretation
- OSHA Standards
- OSHA Requirements
- Hazard mitigation
- Workforce Planning
- Electrical Maintenance
- Safety Protocols
- Task Delegation
- Policy Enforcement
- Project Management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Arc Flash Awareness
- Bear awareness
- Confined Space entry
- CSTS
- Elevated Work Platform
- ESTS
- Fall Protection
- Fire Alarm Cert
- First Aid
- LOTO
- OSSA
- WHMIS
- Working at Heights
Timeline
Generator Technician
T&T Power Group
03.2023 - Current
Electrical Foreman – Electrician
Civeo
01.2015 - 12.2022
Electrician – General Foreman
FMR
01.2013 - 01.2015