Michael Edwards
Victoria
Summary
I am currently a first year Refrigeration Technician Apprentice and a Journeyman Electrician. I have worked on Residential, Commercial and Industrial projects as well as independent home projects. I have a class 5 drivers license with a clean driving record. I enjoy working on different job sites and am passionate on working to the best of my abilities. I am open minded and willing to learn from anyone.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Industrial Journeyman Electrician
F&M Installations LTD
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Cable pull of small and large cables up to 350 mcm, 3 Conductor.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components such as Electrical panels, 208v transformers to fix, installation defects, adjustment or repair.
- Installation of Seismic brackets for Cable tray.
- Strapping and straightening cables in cable tray after pulls.
Industrial Journeyman Electrician
Fluor Canada Ltd.
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
- Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation.
- Preservation of Electrical equipment such as various different motors, panels, cables, electrical cabinets.
- Organization of electrical hardware and materials.
- Working with other electricians as well as other trades such as pipefitters, instrumentation technicians.
Industrial Journeyman Electrician
Seaspan
10.2017 - 01.2022
- Temporary Lighting and Power for evening shift on the HMCS Cornerbrook submarine .
- Production on the HMCS Chicoutimi submarine.
- Observed functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation or replacement.
- Installed, maintained and repaired electrical wiring, controls and lighting systems.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Installed thermocouples, and ceramic heat pads for hull welding.
- Installation of underwater cable splice connectors.
- Banding cables in tight spaces.
- Wire pull on the Tote ship (Midnight Sun) on night shift.
Industrial Journeyman Electrician
Bantrel Constructors Co.
03.2014 - 06.2015
- Extensive cable tray installation and bonding, use of aerial work platforms
- Preforming maintenance duties such as power tool inspections
- Extensive onsite training, such as aerial work platform, fall arrest, lockout/tag out, proper safety orientations
- Assisting Engineers in troubleshooting motor control systems and Transformers
- Troubleshooting and adjusting multiple motors and heavy machinery, and overhead cranes.
Industrial Electrician Apprentice
Houle Electric Limited
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Pulling, strapping, and terminating cables, Working from aerial work platforms
- Bonding cable tray
- Working with Co-workers
- Extensive power tool and powder-actuated tool use.
Electrical Apprentice
CBS Electrical Contractors
09.2011 - 04.2013
- Extensive Conduit installations on multiple projects, running wire, installing lighting and power systems
- Reading prints, troubleshooting electrical systems
- Installation of low voltage systems such as internet and cable
- Electrical panel installations.
Electrical Apprentice
Belltech Electrical
06.2010 - 09.2011
- Extensive Commercial experience, Renovation and upgrade work installed at UVIC
- Worked on numerous commercial jobsites, responsibilities including demolition work, disassembling outdated electrical installations, installing modern electrical systems
- HVAC installations.
Electrical Apprentice
Rushworth Electrical Services
02.2009 - 06.2010
- Residential and Commercial Experience, Drilling holes, running wire, installing plugs, switches, lighting systems
- Working in Attics and basements
- Mounting electrical boxes, conduit bending and installation.
Electrical Apprentice
Capital Electrical
06.2007 - 08.2007
- Worked for a company for the summertime inbetween high school to learn and gain experience
- Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
- Used power tools such as cordless drill and angle drive drill to drill holes and run wire.
Carpenter Labourer
Murray McCarten
- Use of power tools such as jackhammer, drills, saws,
- Demolition work.
- Extensive onsite cleaning, moving and properly organizing materials.
- Framing walls, landscaping, cement mixing and forming concrete slabs, installing insulation, building decks.
Education
Level 1 Refrigeration/Air Conditioning -
Camosun College
Victoria, BC04.2024
Red Seal - Electrician
Camosun College
Victoria, BC01.2014
High School Diploma -
Claremont Secondary School
Victoria, BC06.2008
Skills
- Experienced in construction, familiar and knowledgeable on proper safety standards
- Easy to get along with and work well with others
- Punctual for work, Dedicated for any job big or small, always reliable to perform any task efficiently and with quality
- Equipment Operation such as AWP
- Fixture Installation
- Quality Assurance
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Electrical Wiring and Fixtures
- Journeyman in Local Union 230
Certification
WHIMIS certificate
IVES operator certificate for Scissor lift
ABCS Fall protection
ABCS Mobile Elevated Work Platform
ABCS Confined Space Entry and Monitor
Leather working
Self taught Leather working, making wallets, belts, bags and other small leather goods. Constantly designing new products.
Timeline
Industrial Journeyman Electrician
F&M Installations LTD
04.2024 - 07.2024
Industrial Journeyman Electrician
Fluor Canada Ltd.
11.2022 - 07.2023
Industrial Journeyman Electrician
Seaspan
10.2017 - 01.2022
Industrial Journeyman Electrician
Bantrel Constructors Co.
03.2014 - 06.2015
Industrial Electrician Apprentice
Houle Electric Limited
05.2013 - 08.2013
Electrical Apprentice
CBS Electrical Contractors
09.2011 - 04.2013
Electrical Apprentice
Belltech Electrical
06.2010 - 09.2011
Electrical Apprentice
Rushworth Electrical Services
02.2009 - 06.2010
Electrical Apprentice
Capital Electrical
06.2007 - 08.2007
Carpenter Labourer
Murray McCarten
Level 1 Refrigeration/Air Conditioning -
Camosun College
Red Seal - Electrician
Camosun College
High School Diploma -
Claremont Secondary School
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