Paul J. Deveau
St Joseph,NS
Summary
Reliable and efficient professional with strong communication and customer service skills. Knowledgeable about wide range of electrical systems and electrical components. Takes pride in completing projects on-time and within budget while complying with safety standards and applicable regulations.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrician
Paul J Deveau Electrical
St Joseph , Digby County ,Nova Scotia
10.2001 - Current
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
- Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to facilitate layout of recessed fixtures and architectural lighting.
- Provided preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
Electrician
Germain's Electrical& Mechanical Ltd
Yarmouth, NS
05.2010 - 06.2011
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
Marine Electrician
AF Theriault & Son Ltd
Meteghan River , Nova Scotia
01.1998 - 10.2001
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
- Installed 120/208 volt systems and 347/600 volt systems.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
Electrician
Thomas Blin Electrical
St Bernard , Nova Scotia
02.1985 - 10.1991
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
Education
No Degree - Electrical Construction Wiring
NSCC Burridge
Yarmouth Nova Scotia06.2021
No Degree - Electrical Construction Wiring
NSIT
Halifax, Nova Scotia06.1998
GED -
Dr Burridge Vocational School
Yarmouth , Nova Scotia01.1997
No Degree - Electrical Construction Wiring
NSIT
Halifax , Nova Scotia09.1986
No Degree - Electrical Construction Wiring
Dr George Burridge Vocational School
Yarmouth , Nova Scotia06.1984
Skills
- Fixture Installation
- Branch Circuit Wiring
- Scheduling
- System Testing
- Diagram Interpretation
- New Construction
- Wiring Installation
- Electrical Repairs
- Job Planning
- Estimate Preparation
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Additional Information
I'm a self taught multi instrumentalist , I play the violin , mandolin , guitar and bass guitar . I've been in various musical group , ranging from old time , bluegrass and country music .
Timeline
Electrician
Germain's Electrical& Mechanical Ltd
05.2010 - 06.2011
Electrician
Paul J Deveau Electrical
10.2001 - Current
Marine Electrician
AF Theriault & Son Ltd
01.1998 - 10.2001
Electrician
Thomas Blin Electrical
02.1985 - 10.1991
No Degree - Electrical Construction Wiring
NSCC Burridge
No Degree - Electrical Construction Wiring
NSIT
GED -
Dr Burridge Vocational School
No Degree - Electrical Construction Wiring
NSIT
No Degree - Electrical Construction Wiring
Dr George Burridge Vocational School