DAVID GROSS
Thornhill
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, prioritizing safety standards and complying with applicable regulations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Forman/Electrical Apprentice
Polaris Electical
02.2023 - Current
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, fostering open communication channels for smooth project execution.
- Collaborated with project managers in planning stages, advising on schedule adjustments and potential obstacles.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- 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.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Installed 120/208 volt systems and 347/600 volt systems.
Electrical Apprentice
Pro-Tek Electric
09.2022 - Current
- Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
- Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Assisted in running Jobsites.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
Electrical Apprentice
Lights On Site
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining and connecting wire.
- Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
- Adhered to electrical and building codes when installing and repairing electrical systems or components.
- Checked compatibility and safety of newly installed electrical systems and launched inspections and tests to confirm functionality.
- Followed strict schedules to install and test 120/208 and 247/600 volt systems.
- Installed 120/208 volt systems and 347/600 volt systems.
- Performed troubleshooting on fire alarm systems, completing on-site repairs or transporting malfunctioning equipment to off-site lab for repair.
- Commissioned new fire alarm systems, installing related hardware and software required by facilities.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways.
- Ability to use Skid steer to preform tasks
Electrical Apprentice
Hotwire Electric
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Adhered to electrical and building codes when installing and repairing electrical systems or components.
- Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
- Analyzed blueprints to diagnose potential electrical hazards and carry out risk assessments prior to starting new jobs.
- Pot light installation, wiring, installation and assembly of switches, and receptacles
Electrical Apprentice
CSG
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Pot light installation, wiring, installation and assembly of switches, and receptacles
- Installation of 200/400A Services, electrical panels and breakers
- Assisted with installation and wiring of commercial disconnects and panels, as well as wiring and installation of generators
- Wire up new construction houses and new commercial units
- Troubleshooting of regular electrical issues
- Wire: pulled insulated wires from panels to outlets & fixtures
- Commercial environment, worked on scissor lift and installed EMT piping with Unistrut and threaded rods
- Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
- Wiring up residential and commercial units according to blueprints
Education
Lock Out/Tag Out -
ESafe
Toronto, ON06.2022
Arc Flash Safety -
ESafe
Toronto, ON06.2022
Workers Awareness -
Safe Line
Toronto, ON05.2022
Working At Heights -
Safe Line
Concord, ON05.2022
WHMIS -
Safe Line
Concord, ON05.2022
Workers Health And Safety Awareness in 4 Steps -
Ministry of Labour
Toronto, ON12.2021
Elevated Platform Training -
Safe Line
Concord, ON02.2021
Level 1 Basic School Training - Electrical Apprentice
Humber College
Toronto, ON12.2021
SHSM - Red Seal Certificate -
Thornlea Secondary School
Thornhill, ON06.2017
High School Diploma -
Thornlea Secondary School
Thornhill, ON07.2017
Skills
- Blueprints and Schematics
- Lock Out-Tag Out Procedures
- Crew Leadership
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Workplace Safety
- Scissor Lifts
- Dependable and Responsible
- Problem-Solving
- Commercial Wiring
- Diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Boom Lift Operation
Timeline
Forman/Electrical Apprentice
Polaris Electical
02.2023 - Current
Electrical Apprentice
Pro-Tek Electric
09.2022 - Current
Electrical Apprentice
Lights On Site
12.2021 - 09.2022
Electrical Apprentice
Hotwire Electric
06.2021 - 09.2021
Electrical Apprentice
CSG
05.2019 - 05.2021
Lock Out/Tag Out -
ESafe
Arc Flash Safety -
ESafe
Workers Awareness -
Safe Line
Working At Heights -
Safe Line
WHMIS -
Safe Line
Workers Health And Safety Awareness in 4 Steps -
Ministry of Labour
Elevated Platform Training -
Safe Line
Level 1 Basic School Training - Electrical Apprentice
Humber College
SHSM - Red Seal Certificate -
Thornlea Secondary School
High School Diploma -
Thornlea Secondary School
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