Tim Smith
Kingston,Ontario
Summary
Detail-oriented electrician with over 20 years of experience in electrical installations and maintenance. Known for superior troubleshooting skills, emergency response capabilities, and commitment to safety compliance. Ready to enhance operational efficiency and mitigate risks.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Electrician/Instrumentation Technician
Local 115/Local636
Kingston, Ontario
03.1993 - 03.2025
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and codes.
- Documented work completed in maintenance logs for future reference.
- Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, motor control and components.
- Ensured that all work was completed in accordance with applicable codes.
- Diagnosed issues in electrical circuits and equipment and took proper corrective or preventive measures for repair.
- Placed and installed safety systems and set up emergency lighting, uninterruptible power systems and battery systems.
- Interpreted schematics, blueprints and diagrams to complete projects on time.
- Inspected electrical equipment and systems to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair.
- Assessed, tested and operated variety of electrical components and systems.
- Responded to emergency systems, trouble shoot and repair.
- Developed accurate estimates and proposals to perform electrical installations and troubleshooting.
- Oversaw project details and adhered to diagnosis, wiring and OSHA regulations.
- Assisted with the layout of large scale industrial plant projects.
- Provided technical support on various types of motor control circuits including VFDs.
- Troubleshot EMCS and variable frequency drive systems to correct and rectify issues.
- Calibrated instruments to ensure accuracy of readings.
- Addressed and resolved worksite safety hazards to reduce risk.
- Maintained and calibrated instrumentation for water and wastewater treatment processes.
- Assisted in developing preventive maintenance schedules for critical instrumentation systems.
- Provided technical support to operations personnel regarding the use of instruments used in production processes.
Education
309A Electrical / ESA Masters - Construction Management
Ontario College of Trades
Kingston, ON03-1993
Skills
- Motor control systems
- Blueprint interpretation
- Equipment maintenance
- Troubleshooting complex control systems
- Diagnostic testing
- Variable frequency drives
- Renewable energy integration
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Hazardous location wiring
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- NEC codes and codebook
- AC/DC power and control systems
- Critical thinking
- Emergency repairs
- Superior troubleshooting skills
- System testing
- Industrial automation
- Electrical provisions installation
- Expert in schematic design
- Mechanical aptitude
- Fault diagnosis
- Electrical experience
- Electrical installations
- Emergency response
Certification
309A Electrical license
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Electrician/Instrumentation Technician
Local 115/Local636
03.1993 - 03.2025
309A Electrical / ESA Masters - Construction Management
Ontario College of Trades