Ryan Folk
Regina,SK
Summary
Intelligent, hardworking, detail orientated electrician with expertise in troubleshooting, control design, installation and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment in residential, commercial, industrial and oilfield settings. With demonstrated excellence through the early stages of my career, paired with a willingness to learn new skills I believe I could be a valuable asset to your organization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Elevator Mechanic
Abco Elevator
03.2020 - Current
- Serviced and maintained hydraulic elevators
- Serviced and maintained roped hydraulic elevators
- Constructed, serviced and maintained traction freight, passenger and manlift type elevators
- Constructed, serviced and maintained rack and pinion type freight and passenger elevators
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical issues with traction, hydraulic, rack and pinion and roped hydraulic type elevators
- VFD installation and programming
- Perform multiple tests on safety components of hydraulic, traction and rack and pinion type elevators
- Co-ordinated along side other sub contractors and under general contractors when installing, or performing complex repairs
- Trained apprentices in proper techniques for installing, maintaining and testing elevators
- Experience in residential, commercial and industrial settings
Electrician
Chapmans Electric
07.2015 - 12.2019
-Performed electrical renovations in residential and commercial settings.
-Installed various types of raceways, including EMT, PVC, and Ladder tray
-Serviced, and installed various types of lighting equipment.
-Serviced and installed various types of distribution equipment.
-Troubleshoot and repair various types of electrical apparatus, in residential, and commercial settings.
-Performed rough in, and finishing work on new residential, commercial and oilfield projects.
-Worked along side other sub-trades and under general contractors when on new construction and on other large projects.
-Trained apprentices on the proper installation, maintenance and repair of various types of electrical equipment and circuits.
Education
Mechanic in Training (MIT) - Elevator Device Mechanic Class A
Abco Elevator
Regina, SKArc Flash Safety Training -
ESafetyFirst
Online11.2023
Motion 2000/4000 Factory Training Course -
Nidec Elevator Group
Sacramento CA02.2023
Journeyman Red Seal - Construction Electrician
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Moose Jaw, SK12.2021
Telehandler Training -
Safety Provision Inc
Online06.2021
Safety Construction Orientation (SCOT) -
SCSA
Online03.2020
High School Diploma -
Stoughton Central School
Stoughton, SK06.2015
Skills
- Equipment diagnostics
- Codes implementation
- Equipment fine-tuning
- System Upgrades
- Computer Literacy
- Strong Troubleshooting Ability
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Good customer communication skills
- Experience running various types of equipment
- Control systems
- Electrical knowledge
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
Accomplishments
-Gold medalist at Skills Saskatchewan in Electrical installations, Saskatoon SK (2017)
-Gold medalist at Skills Saskatchewan in Electrical installations, Regina SK (2018)
-Competed at Skills Canada Electrical Installations national competition, Winnipeg MB (2017)
-Competed at Skills Canada Electrical Installations nation competition, Edmonton AB (2018)
-Won Team Canada selection event for Skills Canada in Electrical Installations, Halifax NS (2019)
-Competitor for Team Canada in Melbourne, Australia for the WorldSkills Challenge in Electrical Installations. Competing against some of the top electrical apprentices in the world. (2019)
-Competitor for Team Canada in Kazan, Russia for the 2019 WorldSkills competition in Electrical installations. Competing against some of the top electrical apprentices in the world. (2019)
-Honor Roll student throughout high school years, maintaining at least an 80% average. (2015)
-Apprenticeship commission Skills Canada Award (2017)
-Recipient of the Don Shakotko Memorial Award - High school (2015)
-Have been lead hand on a number of construction projects. Including new build electrical installations, as well as new construction and retrofit elevator installations.
Additional Information
Volunteer work-
Trainer - Electrical installations, Skills Canada (Feb 2024 - current)
Assist in the development of an apprentice electricians skills relating to the Skills Canada Electrical installations competition.
Coach - Sr. Boys Volleyball, Southeast School Division (Sept 2017 - October 2019)
Assist in the development of students athletic ability and education through sport. Lead sports team to a few tournament wins.
Timeline
Elevator Mechanic
Abco Elevator
03.2020 - Current
Electrician
Chapmans Electric
07.2015 - 12.2019
Mechanic in Training (MIT) - Elevator Device Mechanic Class A
Abco Elevator
Arc Flash Safety Training -
ESafetyFirst
Motion 2000/4000 Factory Training Course -
Nidec Elevator Group
Journeyman Red Seal - Construction Electrician
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Telehandler Training -
Safety Provision Inc
Safety Construction Orientation (SCOT) -
SCSA
High School Diploma -
Stoughton Central School
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