Rick Waller
Sauble Beach,ON
Summary
Diligent electrician with comprehensive experience maintaining and installing electrical equipment. Safety-conscious and committed to working safely. Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Instructor
Skilled Trades College Of Canada
Cambridge, ON
10.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in electrical lessons.
- Improved course content for better student engagement by collaborating with colleagues and industry professionals.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans to ensure thorough coverage of electrical concepts and principles.
- Increased student proficiency by conducting regular assessments and providing constructive feedback on performance.
- Ensured a safe learning environment by enforcing strict safety guidelines during practical sessions in the electrical lab.
Maintenance Electrician
Massilly North America Inc
Brantford, On
10.2019 - 03.2022
- Responsible for the maintenance and preventative maintenance of machine operations
- Wires and rewires cap forming equipment
- Trouble-shoots PLCs, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Installs and maintains building electrical equipment
- Positively impacts electrical safety by ensuring electrical code compliance
- Conducted preventive maintenance on equipment.
Maintenance Electrician
Atlas Hydraulics
Brantford, ON
03.2015 - 10.2019
- Responsible for all electrical equipment from reading electrical drawings to installing electrical equipment ensuring electrical code compliance
- Installed and maintains electrical equipment
- Troubleshot electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Worked well with minimal supervision and with limited direction
- Dealt with all outside contractors ensuring optimal plant operations
- Maintenance and repair of heating and a/c systems
309A Electrician
I.B.E.W. L.U. 105
Hannon On.
01.2014 - 02.2015
- Completed contracts at reputable contractors throughout Ontario and Alberta
- Instrumental in the construction, maintenance and repair of various sized industrial projects
- Read and interpreted blueprints, schematics, and work orders
- Problem-solved difficult and unique situations in the field
- Worked with medium, high voltage, and explosion proof equipment
- Worked well with suppliers and sub-contractors
- Completed switchgear maintenance with single phase and three phase equipment
- Installation and repair of building automation systems
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Maintenance Electrician
U.S Steel
Nanticoke, ON
09.2010 - 12.2013
- Maintained and repaired A/C and D/C electrical systems
- Troubleshot problematic issues as they arose
- Programmed and repaired PLCs and A/C drives
- Implemented preventative maintenance programs
- Safely installed new electrical components, fixtures and motors in addition to testing systems to enhance power flow.
309A Electrician
IBEW. L.U. 105
Hannon, On.
08.1997 - 09.2010
- 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.
Education
309 A Construction And Maintenance -
Conestoga College
442 Industrial Licence -
Ministry Of Training
Brantford, ONElectrical Masters Licence -
Electrical Safety Authority
London, ONPLC 1 and 2 -
Mohawk College
Hamilton, ONAllen-Bradley Control Logic Modules 1-8 -
Automation Training
Cambridge, ONGas Technician 2 -
Fanshaw Collage
Woodstock, ON03.2024
Skills
- Over 20 years of electrical experience working in residential, commercial and industrial settings
- Driven to positively impact electrical safety
- Specialized knowledge of ESA, CSA, and the Industrial Construction Safety Act
- Knowledge of PLC's, hydraulics, pneumatics and HVAC units
- Valid driver's licence
- Working knowledge of Word, Microsoft Office, and email applications
- Knowledge of relevant safety procedures, practices and codes and obligations under
- The OHSA regulations
Timeline
Electrical Instructor
Skilled Trades College Of Canada
10.2023 - Current
Maintenance Electrician
Massilly North America Inc
10.2019 - 03.2022
Maintenance Electrician
Atlas Hydraulics
03.2015 - 10.2019
309A Electrician
I.B.E.W. L.U. 105
01.2014 - 02.2015
Maintenance Electrician
U.S Steel
09.2010 - 12.2013
309A Electrician
IBEW. L.U. 105
08.1997 - 09.2010
309 A Construction And Maintenance -
Conestoga College
442 Industrial Licence -
Ministry Of Training
Electrical Masters Licence -
Electrical Safety Authority
PLC 1 and 2 -
Mohawk College
Allen-Bradley Control Logic Modules 1-8 -
Automation Training
Gas Technician 2 -
Fanshaw Collage