Trina Finley
Chilliwack,BC
Summary
Has taken lead role in rebuilding switchgear and generators after catastrophic fault. Worked as PIC for maintenance outages mentored and trained employees on a daily basis and made work plans for each on a weekly basis.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Subforeman Electrician
BC Hydro
Surrey, BC
04.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Trained new employees on equipment usage and safety procedures, enhancing team competency.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering skill development and promoting a collaborative work environment.
- Led safety meetings, reinforcing compliance with regulations and enhancing workplace safety culture.
- Ensured timely completion of work with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Managed equipment maintenance schedules to minimize downtime due to mechanical failure or repairs.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, leading by example and encouraging innovative solutions.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
Electrician
BC Hydro
Surrey, BC
04.2017 - 04.2025
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
- Mentored apprentice electricians in proper installation techniques, safety protocols, and troubleshooting methods to enhance their skill sets.
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
Electrical Apprentice
BCHydro
Various Sites
04.2011 - 06.2015
Apprentice Electrician
Houle Electric
Burnaby
09.2008 - 04.2011
- Kept tools and materials organized, contributing to a clean and safe work area for all team members throughout each project''s duration.
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Tested continuity of circuits using test equipment to verify compatibility and safety of systems following installation, replacement, or repair.
- Assisted in the successful completion of various commercial and residential projects by providing reliable support to journeyman electricians.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and electrical schematics to determine layout of electrical systems.
- Installed new electrical components and fixtures safely and tested systems to enhance power flow.
- Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Biochemistry
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SKElectrician - Electrician
BCIT
Burnaby, BC06.2015
Skills
- Wiring installation
- Electrical Repairs
- Electrical Installation
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Power Distribution Systems
- Transformer Maintenance
- Circuit Breaker Repair
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Equipment Inspection
- Incident Reporting
- Grounding Techniques
- Communication protocols
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Subforeman Electrician
BC Hydro
04.2025 - Current
Electrician
BC Hydro
04.2017 - 04.2025
Electrical Apprentice
BCHydro
04.2011 - 06.2015
Apprentice Electrician
Houle Electric
09.2008 - 04.2011
Bachelor Of Science - Biochemistry
University of Saskatchewan
Electrician - Electrician
BCIT