ROBERT BROWNE
Electrical Team Lead
Kitimat,BC
Summary
Experienced electrical journeyman with 30+ years in the oil and gas industry. Skilled in troubleshooting, overhauls, installations, adjustments, and repairs of electronic equipment. Proficient in VFD programming, electrical systems, facility and production maintenance. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with a positive attitude and willingness to take on added responsibilities to achieve team goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Team Lead
CDN Controls
Kitimat, BC
01.2025 - Current
- Currently: Team lead at the LNG Canada facility in Kitimat BC.
- Prioritize and distribute work assignments, selecting employees by strength in skills required for each task.
- Mentor junior electricians, providing guidance on best practices and advanced techniques to enhance skillsets.
- Perform hands-on technical tasks alongside the team when necessary; demonstrating strong leadership by example.
- Enhance customer satisfaction by ensuring prompt response to service requests and maintaining high-quality workmanship in all tasks performed.
- Reduce equipment downtime by promptly addressing electrical issues and performing regular preventive maintenance.
- Skillfully utilize advanced tools such as multi-meters, oscilloscopes, infrared cameras, and voltage testers to diagnose system issues accurately.
- Establish a positive work environment that fosters collaboration, accountability, and professional growth for all team members.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve electrical problems affecting overall system performance.
- Read complex schematics and blueprints to install and repair electrical systems.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement.
- Conduct regular staff meetings to discuss work progress, address concerns, and identify areas requiring improvement or support.
- Maintain detailed records of work activities and notable events.
- Use of SAP for tracking task time and materials.
- Use of blue beam for editing drawings for insertion into isolation plans
Industrial Journeyman Electrician
Voltegic
Slave Lake, AB
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Delivered consistent results while working in high-pressure environments, including tight deadlines or emergency situations requiring immediate repairs.
- Developed practical solutions for various challenges encountered during the installation process resulting in minimal delays.
- Reduced equipment downtime through swift diagnostics and repairs of malfunctioning components in industrial machinery.
- Enhanced overall productivity by executing efficient installation, troubleshooting, and repair of complex industrial electrical systems.
- Provided exceptional customer service during consultations with clients to assess their specific needs accurately.
- Skillfully utilized advanced tools such as multi-meters and voltage testers to diagnose system issues accurately.
- Contributed to successful project completions by coordinating efforts with fellow electricians, engineers, and construction teams.
- Established a reputation for professionalism and expertise by consistently adhering to high-quality standards during all projects.
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities by training junior electricians on best practices for safe work habits and efficient task execution.
- Mentored apprentices on safety protocols and best practices in electrical work.
- Construction and maintenance of oil wells and facilities for Spur energy.
Industrial Journeyman Electrician
PTW Energy
Nisku, AB
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Contributed to successful project completions by coordinating efforts with fellow electricians, engineers, and construction teams.
- Established a reputation for professionalism and expertise by consistently adhering to high-quality standards during all projects.
- Optimized energy efficiency by upgrading outdated electrical systems with modern, eco-friendly alternatives.
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities by training junior electricians on best practices for safe work habits and efficient task execution.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters and voltmeters.
- Construction installation of a natural gas turbine at Steel reef in Saskatchewan.
- Tasks included: installing rigid conduit and cable tray. Pulling wire through conduit and terminating end devices. Pulling, glanding, routing and terminating 500 MCM teck cable and control cables.
CSU ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
S2F GLOBAL
Alberta, Canada
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Enhanced safety protocols by inspecting, testing, and troubleshooting electrical systems for proper functioning.
- Optimized performance of electrical systems by conducting comprehensive commissioning tests.
- Completed and provided detailed documentation of test results.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by staying current on codes, requirements, and emerging technologies.
- Demonstrated adaptability in response to shifting project priorities or unexpected challenges.
- Used information in technical diagrams, prints, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and make successful testing and repairs.
- Conferred with engineers and vendors to investigate and solve failure/ start-up issues.
- Evaluated finished assemblies for compliance with standard procedures and design requirements.
- Completed custom automation equipment redlines/ as-builds to customers' specifications using bluebeam.
- Conducted comprehensive inspections of electrical systems to identify potential deficiencies. Completed repairs on minor deficiencies.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical systems, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.
FOREMAN/SENIOR JOURNEYMAN/CONTRACTOR
TECHMATION
Alberta, Canada
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Construction/maintenance of oil and gas well sites and facilities, Compressor installs, Solar panel/battery installs, Commercial shop installs, Commissioning, QA/QC documentation, VFD installs and programming
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Adapted workflows in response to changing environmental conditions or unexpected challenges encountered during construction activities.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Assigned daily duties to each employee based upon individual strengths, effectively completing 100% of construction jobs on time
SUPERVISOR/FOREMAN/SENIOR JOURNEYMAN/CONTRACTOR
PTW ENERGY
Alberta, British Columbia, Canada
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Construction/maintenance of oil and gas well sites and facilities, Compressor installs, Re-fridge installs, Heat medium/line heater installs, Generator installs, Solar panel/battery installs, Commissioning, QA/QC documentation, Pulp mill/Sawmill shutdowns, Plc/delta v/rtu/roc/scada system wiring and installs, VFD installs and programming.
- Supervision of frac plant addition at Tidewater near Drayton Valley AB
- Responsibilities: material control and purchasing, daily labor invoicing, planning/scheduling of manpower, directing personnel, maintaining safety standards, supervision of foreman's, QA/QC documentation and red-line drawings.
- Supervision of new facility construction at Secure waste disposal plant north of Edson AB.
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and adherence to financial guidelines.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Established performance metrics for the team, consistently tracking progress towards goals and making adjustments as needed.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
SERVICE MANAGER
NORTHSIDE MOTOR SPORTS
Edson, Alberta, Canada
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Assist with dealership startup, Day to day operations of the service shop, Service scheduling, Retail sales, Assist mechanics with technical issues.
- Increased overall revenue by upselling additional services and products during routine maintenance visits.
- Reduced service downtime for clients by proactively addressing potential issues and maintaining clear communication channels.
- Collaborated with sales teams to develop comprehensive service packages tailored to individual client needs.
- Met with customers to discuss service needs and offer available solutions.
- Resolved escalated customer complaints professionally, turning potentially negative experiences into opportunities for continued patronage.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Coordinated warranty claims processing, advocating on behalf of customers to ensure prompt resolution of covered repairs or replacements.
- Increased repeat business by fostering strong client relationships through personalized service and frequent follow-ups to ensure satisfaction.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to build rapport and trust.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficient service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated scheduling of service appointments, maximizing resource utilization and minimizing downtime.
- Evaluated customer feedback to drive service enhancements and maintain high standards of quality.
ELECTRICAL MANAGER/GENERAL FOREMAN/FOREMAN
TARPON ENERGY SERVICES
Hinton, Alberta
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Managed day to day operations of the Hinton AB branch from 2006-mid 2008
- General foreman of construction project at Petro Canada McKay river SAGD well sites and facility upgrade near fort Mac-Murray AB.
- Responsibilities: Supervision of foreman's, material control and purchasing, planning of manpower, participate in progress/planning meetings with customer, job planning
- Prepared daily labour invoices and assisted in preparation of estimates and scope of work statements.
- Collaborated with subcontractors for seamless coordination of work scopes, ensuring smooth project execution from start to finish.
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities in managing diverse teams to achieve common goals while fostering a positive work environment.
- Played an instrumental role in resolving disputes between team members, facilitating constructive dialogue that led to amicable solutions.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards during the execution of assigned tasks.
- Kept teams properly supplied with materials, tools, plans and supplementary assistance to meet project deadlines.
- Part of commissioning team for Trans Canada pipelines Keystone pipeline project from Hardisty AB to Morden MN. Assisted high voltage team with commissioning 4160v switch gear, calibrate devices, start up and commissioning of pump stations, test motorized valves, test 4160 pump motors, troubleshoot/ repair issues.
- Oil and gas well site/facility construction/maintenance
Education
RED SEAL ELECTRICIAN - Electrician Pre-Apprenticeship
FAIRVIEW COLLEGE
Grande Prairie, AB Canada12.1998
High School Diploma -
PARKLAND COMPOSITE HIGH SCHOOL
Edson, AB Canada06.1992
Skills
- Crew leadership
- Safety protocols
- Hazard mitigation
- Experience with Blue Beam software
- Experience with SAP software
- Electrical installation and repair
- Mechanical proficiency
- Mechanical Concepts Knowledge
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Electrical system testing
- Electrical diagnostics
- Equipment calibration
- Electrical maintenance
- Industrial wiring
- Electrical schematics
- Blueprint interpretation
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Certification
Have all safety certificates upon demand.
Interests
- Outdoor Recreation
- Kayaking
- Camping
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Dirt biking
- Snowmobiling
Timeline
Electrical Team Lead
CDN Controls
01.2025 - Current
Industrial Journeyman Electrician
Voltegic
05.2024 - 09.2024
Industrial Journeyman Electrician
PTW Energy
02.2024 - 03.2024
CSU ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
S2F GLOBAL
06.2023 - 12.2023
FOREMAN/SENIOR JOURNEYMAN/CONTRACTOR
TECHMATION
01.2021 - 05.2023
SUPERVISOR/FOREMAN/SENIOR JOURNEYMAN/CONTRACTOR
PTW ENERGY
01.2015 - 01.2021
SERVICE MANAGER
NORTHSIDE MOTOR SPORTS
01.2012 - 01.2014
ELECTRICAL MANAGER/GENERAL FOREMAN/FOREMAN
TARPON ENERGY SERVICES
01.2006 - 01.2012
RED SEAL ELECTRICIAN - Electrician Pre-Apprenticeship
FAIRVIEW COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
PARKLAND COMPOSITE HIGH SCHOOL