Peter Harcus
Edmonton,Canada
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Rope Access Electrician with extensive experience at Acuren/Tacten. Proven expertise in electrical troubleshooting and effective communication, leading cable pull crews and successfully completing multiple shutdowns. Adept at navigating the Canadian Electric Code, ensuring safety compliance while delivering high-quality results in challenging environments. Expert professional with experience completing accurate electrical work. Successfully collaborated with others while skillfully making independent decisions. Continually demonstrated excellent communication skills. Safety-focused electrician with several years of experience. Highly effective at testing electrical equipment and predicting possible electrical malfunctions. Upbeat when communicating with teammates and customers.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Rope Access Electrician/Apprentice Insulator
Acuren/Tacten
Edmonton, AB
02.2023 - 11.2025
- Used my skills as a journeyman electrician to adapt to the industrial setting, I installed heat trace (SR and MI), recently obtained MI splicing certification and itching to put it to use, fabricated rigid conduit via hydraulic bender and installed, lead a cable pull crew, fabricated cable tray and installed as required, termination when necessary and conducted meter readings via rope access.
- In the almost 3 years I was employed with this company I progressed as a level 1 rope tech to level 2 with enough hours to get my level 3.
- I started a insulator apprenticeship for which I have my 1st year exam at the beginning of Feburary, can do the basics requirements of what’s expected of a 1st year including; cutting and installing insulation, fabricating and installing cladding on a rudimentary level.
- During my employment I was part of 4 shutdowns were my duties varied if not performing one of my trades assisting with another and utilizing my rope access experience to best assist were required.
Journeyman Electrician
Can-Traffic
Edmonton, AB
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Gained experience within the companies 3 main core areas; construction, street lighting and traffic maintenance.
- Construction: Within this department I dealt with the initial stage of production which entailed project management, interpretation of construction schematics, running pvc pipe, pouring concrete, pulling wire and mounting traffic poles.
- Street Lighting: Installing and troubleshooting the contactor driven control cabinets, troubleshooting the branch circuits and determining faults that left areas without light, running temporary span wire to ensure areas are illuminated until a wire pull could be arranged, orchestrating with management and directional drillers to ensure successful wire pulls, and using computer program tech tool to deal with individual 311 calls or site wide retrofits.
- Traffic Maintenance: Responded to emergency calls throughout the city varying from traffic accidents taking down traffic poles and sending intersection into flash or killing all together, organizing traffic detours with the city, executing temporary or permanent modifications to intersections, learning the concepts behind Boolean theory and how it’s implemented to control intersections, and carrying out routine internal and external maintenance of intersections.
- Implementing my electrical comprehension learnt through technical training at NAIT, in the industry and within the company.
- Applied my ability to read and follow electrical schematics, use of specialized tools, soldering, and electrical troubleshooting.
Apprentice/Journeyman Electrician
Automatic Controls Ltd.
Edmonton, AB
07.2020 - 12.2020
- HVAC, Installation of conduit, thermostat, and other various low voltage systems in a commercial setting.
- Managed well as a team player with ACL’s contract at U of A, understanding the job at hand and getting a little more in touch with the low voltage side of field.
- Appropriately set priorities to accomplish work, with as little down time as possible with parts ordering restrictions, using my own initiative to accomplish tasks while waiting for transformers.
Apprentice/Journeyman Electrician
Moonlight Electric Ltd.
Edmonton, AB
06.2017 - 12.2019
- Wiring electrical panels in commercial/residential setting; installation of fire alarm systems, security/surveillance and other low voltage system communications in schools.
- Able to install/troubleshoot basic motor control circuits, emergency lighting systems, metering equipment, completely wire residential homes.
- Able to demonstrate the skills I learned through my apprenticeship and mentor other apprentices in the trade.
- I can understand and interpret electrical schematics on site to complete the task given.
- I am able to perform calculations when required to ensure proper materials are used.
- Navigate Canadian Electric Code as required to ensure the tasks given are within the safety margins and are performed according to CEC specs.
- Able to perform various calculations learned through my technical training and work experience.
- I am able to lead with the skills I have obtained.
Education
AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate - Electrical red seal
Northern Alberta Institute of Technologies
Edmonton, AB04.2019
Avionics Engineering Tech. - Aviation Electronics
Northern Alberta Institute of Technologies
Edmonton, AB01.2011
Pre Technologies Certificate -
Northern Alberta Institute of Technologies
Edmonton, AB01.2009
Diploma - High school
Salisbury Composite High School
Edmonton, AB01.2007
Skills
- Electrical comprehension
- Reading electrical schematics
- Use of specialized tools
- Soldering
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Setting priorities
- Parts ordering
- Initiative
- Navigating Canadian Electric Code
- Performing calculations
- Leadership
- Electrical schematics
- Conduit installation
- Cable pulling
- Meter readings
- Safety compliance
- Team coordination
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
Certification
• IRATA – Level 2, 10/01/24, 10/01/27
• H2S Alive, 02/01/24, 02/01/27
• Construction Safety Training System (CSTS)
• Electrical Safety Training System (ESTS)
• Common Safety Orientation (CSO)
• H2S Alive, 02/01/24, 02/01/27
• Construction Safety Training System (CSTS)
• Electrical Safety Training System (ESTS)
• Common Safety Orientation (CSO)
Personal Information
Title: Journeyman Electrician
Timeline
Rope Access Electrician/Apprentice Insulator
Acuren/Tacten
02.2023 - 11.2025
Journeyman Electrician
Can-Traffic
01.2021 - 01.2023
Apprentice/Journeyman Electrician
Automatic Controls Ltd.
07.2020 - 12.2020
Apprentice/Journeyman Electrician
Moonlight Electric Ltd.
06.2017 - 12.2019
AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate - Electrical red seal
Northern Alberta Institute of Technologies
Avionics Engineering Tech. - Aviation Electronics
Northern Alberta Institute of Technologies
Pre Technologies Certificate -
Northern Alberta Institute of Technologies
Diploma - High school
Salisbury Composite High School