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Salvador Villafana

Victoria,BC

Summary

Highly skilled electrician with extensive experience in performing installations, maintenance, and repairs for both residential and commercial projects. Recognized as a results-driven team leader, capable of working independently and rapidly mastering new skills. Authorized to work in Canada with a valid work permit and approved by Skilled Trades BC, validating years of experience as a foreign-trained electrician in British Columbia.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Electrician

Ani Techs LTD
Victoria, BC
01.2025 - Current

•Read and interpret drawings, circuit diagrams and electrical code specifications to
determine wiring layouts for new or existing installations
•Pull wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors
•Install, replace and repair lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment, such as switches, relays and circuit breaker panels.
•Test continuity of circuits using test equipment to ensure compatibility and safety of system, following installation, replacement or repair.
•Troubleshoot and isolate faults in electrical and electronic systems and remove and replace faulty components
•Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records.

Concrete Form Carpenter Foreman

Cobrafer Construction LTD
Victoria, British Columbia
09.2022 - 01.2025
  • Built foundational structures based on specified dimensions.
  • Reviewed jobsite needs with supervisors and coordinated construction.
  • Safely operated electric cordless and hammer drills, cutting torches, and standard measuring instruments.
  • Studied blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.

Electrical Contractor

SIMP Electrical Projects (own company)
Guadalajara, Mexico
06.2018 - 12.2021
  • Communicated with clients to convey deadlines, scope of work, and potential challenges throughout the project timeline.
  • Functioned as crew leader, overseeing the work of lower-level electricians and helpers.
  • Installed, tested, and modified circuit breakers, controls, fuses, lights, and motors.

Electrician Foreperson

Anteus S.A de C.V (Gal. Const. Co.)
12.2009 - 12.2020
  • Placed and installed safety systems, and set up emergency lighting, uninterruptible power systems, and battery systems.
  • Evaluated electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify and resolve defects and safety risks.
  • Performed electrical utility services for industrial-based and new building projects.
  • Inspected work sites to measure dimensions, lay out work, and estimate materials for each job.
  • Worked hand to hand with other trade teams or professionals to maintain a safe, efficient, and structured work environment.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.

Education

High School Diploma -

Preparatoria Jalisco 1
Guadalajara, MX
01-2004

Some College (No Degree) - English As A Second Language

Canaway
Online

Skills

  • Blueprints interpretation
  • Handling of 120-600 voltages
  • New constructions and renovations projects
  • Wiring and pipe installation
  • Serial Vertical constructions experience
  • Highly efficient
  • Project coordination
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Certification

  • Trade qualifier for the Construction Electrician trade

Temporal Approval by SKILLED TRADES BC

  • WHMIS & Fall Arrest training
  • Rigging and Signalling training
  • Swing Stage training

Timeline

Electrician

Ani Techs LTD
01.2025 - Current

Concrete Form Carpenter Foreman

Cobrafer Construction LTD
09.2022 - 01.2025

Electrical Contractor

SIMP Electrical Projects (own company)
06.2018 - 12.2021

Electrician Foreperson

Anteus S.A de C.V (Gal. Const. Co.)
12.2009 - 12.2020

High School Diploma -

Preparatoria Jalisco 1

Some College (No Degree) - English As A Second Language

Canaway
Salvador Villafana