Richard Blackmore
Generator Technician
Girouxville,AB
Summary
I am a skilled Red Seal Electrician and Journeyman Heavy Duty Tech for both On Road and Off Road professional familiar with generator construction, operation, and repair. Setting up preventive maintenance schedules to maintain performance, as well as implementing corrective services to manage problems.
I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Generator Technician
Fort Mckay Alcor
2023.11 - Current
- Installed and maintained generator sets and equipment.
- Troubleshot problems with engines and breakers.
- Carried out inspections on over 30 small and large capacity generators weekly/monthly/yearly.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues on diesel, natural gas and propane gensets.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Trouble shoot active alarms on equipment in a safe and time efficient manner.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical and electrical systems.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
- Liaison with third party professionals.
- Partake in all safety toolbox meetings and programs
Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician
Apex Well Services
2021.05 - Current
- Ensures all scheduled preventative maintenance and yearly CVIP requirements to a variety of units including Rod Rigs, Service Rigs, Hot Oilers, and Pump Trucks (375 pieces of equipment in total)
- Assists with CVIP and repairs on road tractor trailers
- Operates a service truck as an individual and as a team
- Provides electrical services including generator rebuilds, repairs and installations
- Troubleshoots and rewires electrical shorts in trucks and truck harnesses
- Troubleshoots J1939 communication network on the Allison Transmission
- Assist operator with testing equipment before and after completion including trucks, rigs, and overhauled equipment to diagnose malfunctions and ensure that they are operating efficiently
- Ensure daily workplace inspections are completed in order to accurately identify and correct workplace hazards
- Follows computerized work orders.
Apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician
Rogers Logging
2020.12 - 2021.03
- Comfortable working independently through night shifts
- Assists operators in repairing hydraulic hoses
- Services and maintains logging equipment and crew trucks as required
- Fixes lighting and wiring of heavy equipment and machinery
- Sharpen chains for the de-limber to cut trees effectively
- Assists with CVIP and repairs on road tracker trailers
- Fixes and installs generators
- Troubleshoots electrical shorts in truck harnesses
- Troubleshoots J1939 communication network on the Allison Transmission.
Apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician
Martin Motor Sports -John Deere
2019.06 - 2020.01
- Repaired various agricultural machinery, including Cat, Tigercat, and John Deere in an efficient manner
- Performed maintenance on agricultural machinery, to manufacturer specifications
- Conducted pre-delivery inspections and creates performance improvement plans for heavy equipment
- Created, tracked and completed accurate work orders/timeshares through computer reporting systems
- Ensured all required documentation are acquired and filed for work orders
- Troubleshot and repaired wiring harnesses
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances, alongside WCB regulations
- Relocated machinery throughout the work yard
- Assisted journeyman with ongoing projects.
Red Seal Capital Projects Electrician
Clearstream
2018.10 - 2019.06
- Experience working in a manufacturing facility
- Acted as foreman during programmable logistics controller (PLC) upgrade project
- Fabricated and installed cable trays
- Terminated high-voltage motors
- Performed terminations within devices and junction boxes
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and genie lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
Red Seal Construction Oilfield Electrician
Tarpon
2016.02 - 2018.08
- Experience working in a construction or industrial environment
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
- Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
- Fabricated, installed and ran conduits for various scales of projects
- Worked a flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends, shift work and camp positions
- Implemented proper lockout/tag out procedures, to ensure the safety of fellow employees
- Participated in all project quality assurance and quality control programs.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
Apprentice Residential / Industrial Electrician
Talon Electric
2015.06 - 2016.01
- Installed, replaced and repaired electrical wiring, receptacles and other electrical components
- Troubleshoot wiring issues both for commercial businesses and in residential homes
- Created drawings and schematics for residential electrical plans, to properly communicate project needs with fellow electricians
- Managed project requests from clients in a professional and personable manner
- Provided excellent customer service and answered questions related to project timelines and costs.
- Maintained relationships with local suppliers for cost-effective materials.
- Studied building codes and regulations to confirm compliance with safety and construction standards.
- Gained proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics.
Apprentice Construction Oilfield Electrician
Aecom
2014.10 - 2015.06
- Experience working in a construction site setting
- Repaired electrical failures throughout construction sites quickly and effectively
- Read and interpreted drawings and blueprints to determine the layout of electrical equipment
- Participated in quality assurance and quality control programs.
- Worked under the guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of power tools, hand tools and safety equipment.
Apprentice Oilfield Electrician
Nomad Electric
2010.10 - 2014.09
- Conducted preventative maintenance checks on construction projects and oilfield sites
- Assisted the instrumentation hand in calibrating valves and chart recorders, and tubing installation
- Performed preventative maintenance on electrical systems
- Troubleshoot electrical issues and failures proficiently and in a timely manner, to avoid production delays.
- Gained proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
Education
Journeyman On Road Technician - Heavy Duty Technician
NAIT
Edmonton, Alberta04.2023
Journeymen Off Road Technician -
Northwestern Polytechnic Previously Grande Prairie Regional College
Grande Prairie, Alberta 04.2022
2nd year Heavy Equipment Technician Program -
Northwestern Polytechnic
Grande Prairie, Alberta 01.2021
1st Year Heavy Equipment Technician Program -
Northwestern Polytechnic
Grande Prairie, Alberta 01.2020
Red seal Journeymen Electrician -
Northwestern Polytechnic
Grande Prairie, Alberta 01.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Conservation And Environmental Law Enforcement
Lethbridge College
Lethbridge, Alberta 01.2009
High school Diploma -
Clavet Composite High School
Clavet, Saskatchewan 01.2003
Skills
- Extensive generator experience
- Skilled with schematics of electrical and hydraulic systems
- Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical problems within equipment
- Can lead Tool Box Safety Meetings
- Successfully overhauled engines, transmissions and generators
- Comfortable servicing oil, agricultural, forestry equipment and machinery
- Extensive knowledge of OH&S, WCB policies and regulations
- Proficient with computer work and reporting in SAP Software
- Detail-oriented with work order completions and strong communication with parts purchaser
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Diagnosing faults
- Completing preventive maintenance
Certification
- Journeyman On-Road Technician (04/2023)
- Journeyman Off-Road Technician (04/2022)
- Red Seal Electrician (2018)
- Environmental Conservation Enforcement Degree (2009)
- Class 5 Drivers License
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Generator Technician
Fort Mckay Alcor
2023.11 - Current
Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician
Apex Well Services
2021.05 - Current
Apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician
Rogers Logging
2020.12 - 2021.03
Apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician
Martin Motor Sports -John Deere
2019.06 - 2020.01
Red Seal Capital Projects Electrician
Clearstream
2018.10 - 2019.06
Red Seal Construction Oilfield Electrician
Tarpon
2016.02 - 2018.08
Apprentice Residential / Industrial Electrician
Talon Electric
2015.06 - 2016.01
Apprentice Construction Oilfield Electrician
Aecom
2014.10 - 2015.06
Apprentice Oilfield Electrician
Nomad Electric
2010.10 - 2014.09
Journeyman On Road Technician - Heavy Duty Technician
NAIT
Journeymen Off Road Technician -
Northwestern Polytechnic Previously Grande Prairie Regional College
2nd year Heavy Equipment Technician Program -
Northwestern Polytechnic
1st Year Heavy Equipment Technician Program -
Northwestern Polytechnic
Red seal Journeymen Electrician -
Northwestern Polytechnic
Associate of Applied Science - Conservation And Environmental Law Enforcement
Lethbridge College
High school Diploma -
Clavet Composite High School
- Journeyman On-Road Technician (04/2023)
- Journeyman Off-Road Technician (04/2022)
- Red Seal Electrician (2018)
- Environmental Conservation Enforcement Degree (2009)
- Class 5 Drivers License
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