Ryan Thorlakson
Grande Prairie,AB
Summary
To obtain a full time position within Calfrac’s Electronics Department, in hopes of furthering my knowledge in the field of Instrument Technician as well as Electronics Technician.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Rise Contracting
Grande Prairie, AB
04.2022 - Current
- Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
- Negotiated contracts with clients for products or services rendered by the company.
- Maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers in order to secure favorable terms on materials and services.
- Developed business plan and budget to maximize profitability.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Identified potential risks associated with operations in order to minimize liabilities.
- Operated snow plow during bad wintry weather to remove snow and ice from roadways.
- Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
- Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
- Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
Owner/Operator
Rhinos Designated Driver Service
Grande Prairie, Alberta
02.2016 - Current
- Managed daily operations of the business, including staff, sales, inventory, and accounting.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally in order to maintain a positive reputation for the business.
- Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
- Delivered excellent customer service to clients and fellow employees.
- Ensured compliance with all local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the operation of the business.
- Monitored financial performance of the business on a weekly basis to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Responded quickly to customer complaints and gathered pertinent information to make educated decisions for remediation.
- Oversaw hiring process for new employees, from recruiting to onboarding training.
- Created marketing strategies to drive revenue and increase brand visibility.
- Observed safety protocols and driving laws to maximize road and personnel safety.
- Reported delays due to breakdowns, weather or traffic conditions and emergencies relating to pick up or delivery of products.
- Kept detailed records and driver's logs required for compliance with regulations and corporate policies.
- Organized events such as trade shows or conferences in order to promote brand awareness.
Electronics Technician
Leader Energy Services Ltd
Grande Prairie, AB
11.2011
- Indentured Electrician/Electronics Tech with eight years of commercial, residential, industrial, and oilfield experience
- Adept in performing Orion and Cerberus installations, maintenance, calibrations, upgrades and repairs
- Knowledgeable in areas of the electrical code, and excel in analyzing and solving problems with Honeywell load cells, and servicing and repair of Viatran pressure transducers and Dynapar encoders
- Installed, maintained, calibrated and upgraded 5 coil units from Case D.A.S to Orion D.A.S
- Provided ongoing support to supervisors and operators to assist with daily issues that arise with their use of the Orion/Cerberus programs
- Performed repairs on both Kenworth and Western Star Coil Tubing, Nitrogen, and Fluid Pumpers as well as maintenance to the D.E.F
- Systems using Cummins Inline 6 programs
- Maintained excellent customer relations with NOV CTES, as well as several suppliers both direct and indirectly
- Experience working with a variety of manufacturers of injectors such as Stewart and Stevenson and Hydra Rig.
Coil Tubing Operator
Leader Energy Services Ltd
Grande Prairie, AB
12.2010
- As a Coiled Tubing Operator, I was challenged with monitoring well control parameters and calculations before and during job applications, and performing preventative maintenance on all coil tubing equipment
- I also had to assemble and prepare coil for installation and service, perform pre and post job equipment inspections, as well as take responsibility for safe crane and rigging operations during the completion of services.
Apprentice Electrician
Copper Creek Electric Ltd.
Inveremere, BC
07.2004
- Performed electrical related wiring and installation for commercial and residential construction projects including new construction, retrofits, remodels, and plant expansions
- Key Results: Served as an apprentice electrician on more than 27 new home construction projects as well as dozens of major commercial projects
- Earned a reputation for expertise in complex troubleshooting and problem resolution
- Gained extensive experience in analyzing and following manuals, schematic diagrams, and other specifications
- Mastered the use of measuring/testing instruments such as ammeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters Consistently commended for team-player mind-set, “doing it right the first time” and working with minimal supervision under tight deadlines.
Utility Operator/Temp. Supervisor
Canfor Sawmill Radium Division
Radium, BC
02.2002
- Operated and controlled barkers, saws, edgers, planers, trimmers, and chippers in sawmill to relieve other operators during rest and meal periods, emergencies, and vacations
- Received assignment to operate specific machines from Sawmill Supervisor
- Moved levers, turned hand-wheels, depressed pedals, and pushed console buttons to activate machines
- Observed, rotated, and moved logs and boards on conveyors to shape boards for optimum market value
- Changed cutting blades and saws, adjusted machines to OEM specifications, and cleared machine jams
- Lubricated and cleaned machine parts.
Education
Mount Baker Secondary School
Apprenticeship 1 2 3 years -
College of The Rockies
References
References are available upon request.
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Rise Contracting
04.2022 - Current
Owner/Operator
Rhinos Designated Driver Service
02.2016 - Current
Electronics Technician
Leader Energy Services Ltd
11.2011
Coil Tubing Operator
Leader Energy Services Ltd
12.2010
Apprentice Electrician
Copper Creek Electric Ltd.
07.2004
Utility Operator/Temp. Supervisor
Canfor Sawmill Radium Division
02.2002
Mount Baker Secondary School
Apprenticeship 1 2 3 years -
College of The Rockies
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