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Education
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Certification
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Scott Andrew

Squamish,BC

Summary

Safety-oriented Journeyman Electrician with strengths in installing equipment. Dedicated to maintaining safe work environments. Collaborative team player with strong analytical skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Journeyman Electrician/HVAC Technician

Western Technical Systems
Squamish, British Columbia
11.2020 - 07.2024
  • Inspected electrical wiring of existing HVAC systems to identify potential problems and safety hazards.
  • Cleaned evaporator coils, condensate drains and blower wheels to maintain optimal efficiency of the unit.
  • Replaced worn out filters at regular intervals to improve air quality inside the premises.
  • Followed safety procedures when working on high voltage wiring or gas lines.
  • Installed, repaired and maintained residential HVAC equipment, including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and duct systems.
  • Recovered refrigerant from old HVAC units prior to disposal according to local environmental regulations.
  • Repaired or replaced defective parts such as compressors, motors, fans and other components in heating and cooling systems.
  • Performed routine checks on various components of the system such as contactors, relays and solenoids.
  • Troubleshot complex control circuits involving relays, transformers and switches.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on HVAC systems to ensure peak performance and energy efficiency.
  • Documented all repair work performed on HVAC units according to company standards.
  • Calibrated thermostats, tested capacitors and checked refrigerant levels for proper functioning of the system.
  • Resolved safety issues related to faulty wiring installation practices in a timely manner.
  • Inspected electrical equipment and systems to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair.
  • Installed grounding system per NEC code requirements.
  • Tested continuity of circuits with testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and ammeters.
  • Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
  • Ensured that all work was completed in accordance with applicable codes.
  • Provided technical support on various types of motor control circuits including VFDs.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to correctly assemble panels and control boxes.
  • Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
  • Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
  • Connected wires to circuit breakers and transformers.

Supervisor/Lead Journeyman Electrician

Summit Site Services
Stony Plain, Alberta
03.2012 - 09.2020
  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Overseeing employee work site and job planning
  • Priced out smaller projects
  • Installed, maintained, and tested Fire Alarm systems Class A and B(worked mainly with Mircom,

Notifier, and Edwards panels)

  • Distribution Systems
  • Conduit bending and installing
  • Telecommunication Terminations(patch panels, Data, Voice, Coax)
  • Heat Trace(self-regulating and MI)
  • Wiring of remote camps
  • Wiring of permanent site camps
  • Reading and interpreting drawings
  • Organizing daily tasks
  • Ordering and pricing materials
  • Quality assurance
  • Cable tray
  • Cable Pulls
  • Motor controls
  • Worked in many kinds of environments and conditions

Apprentice Electrician

Alpine West Systems Electric
Whistler, British Columbia
01.2009 - 03.2012
  • Ensured compliance with relevant codes related to the National Electrical Code.
  • Installed electrical wiring and fixtures, such as outlets, switches, circuit breakers, junction boxes and wall sockets.
  • Tested continuity of circuits in electrical wiring using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
  • Replaced defective circuit breakers or fuses when necessary.
  • Installed lighting fixtures such as fluorescent bulbs or LED lights.
  • Collaborated with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for efficient operations.
  • Listened to directives of senior electrical professionals to complete efficient tasks.
  • Maintained organization, cleanliness and safety in work areas.
  • Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified professionals.
  • Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.

Education

Electrical Apprenticeship/ Red seal

BCIT
Burnaby, BC
05-2014

GED -

Howe Sound Secondary School
Squamish, BC
06-2008

Skills

  • Equipment Installation
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Project Planning
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • System Testing
  • Electrical repair
  • Equipment Troubleshooting
  • Blueprint and schematic interpretation
  • AC and DC motor drives
  • Electrical codes
  • Power and hand tools
  • Power Distribution

Affiliations

  • Fishing
  • watersports
  • boating/jetskiing

Certification

  • BC drivers license
  • clean drivers abstract

Languages

English
Full Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Journeyman Electrician/HVAC Technician

Western Technical Systems
11.2020 - 07.2024

Supervisor/Lead Journeyman Electrician

Summit Site Services
03.2012 - 09.2020

Apprentice Electrician

Alpine West Systems Electric
01.2009 - 03.2012

Electrical Apprenticeship/ Red seal

BCIT

GED -

Howe Sound Secondary School
Scott Andrew