Victor Gates
Summary
I am a dedicated, self-motivated Journeyman Electrician with extensive experience in commercial and industrial settings. I am friendly, optimistic and safety focused. I work well in a team environment while skillfully making independent decisions. I am motivated to learn as well to teach and mentor.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mine Maintenance Supervisor
Tacora Resources
01.2020 - Current
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Supervised daily operations, including employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety.
- Supervised crew of electricians and maintained safe, efficient and structured work environment.
Mine Maintenance Electrician
Tacora Resources
08.2019 - Current
- Conducted preventative maintenance on equipment.
- Followed company and provincial safety procedures to avoid injuries in field.
- Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
- Troubleshooting & maintenance of Komatsu PC5500E-6 electric hydraulic shovel.
- Troubleshooting & maintenance of Bucyrus 49 HR & 49HRIII (blast hole) electric drills.
- Troubleshooting & maintenance of Komatsu 830E-5 haul trucks.
- Troubleshooting & maintenance of 600V 140HP & 600V 275HP dewatering starter stations.
- Troubleshooting & maintenance of electrical switch houses.
- High voltage 46KV - 4160V line switching for switchyards, substations and pole drops.
Journeyman Construction Electrician
G.J Cahill & CO
11.2016 - 05.2018
- Inspected and tested electrical systems to identify connection issues and other faults affecting system performance.
- Commissioning of BAS and HVAC systems.
- Performed electrical system installation of conduit, wire, power distribution and motor controls.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and repair requirements, mechanical completions of electrical systems.
- Tested electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using various testing devices.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and multimeters.
Journeyman Construction Electrician
Sunny Corner Enterprises Inc.
06.2016 - 07.2016
- Effectively worked with multi-craft team; providing wiring installation, preventive maintenance and testing of equipment.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Installed and wired electrical hardware, including transformers, junction boxes, service panels, electrical boxes, switches and circuit breakers.
- Applied knowledge of trade tools and ability to read and follow blueprints and wiring plans to projects.
Journeyman Construction Electrician
NE-AL
11.2015 - 05.2016
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Installed and wired electrical hardware, including transformers, junction boxes, service panels, electrical boxes, switches and circuit breakers.
- Tested electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using various testing devices.
- Fabricated specific electrical component parts and assemblies.
- Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways.
Apprentice Construction Electrician
KBAC
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
- Installed and maintained temporary power supply systems.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and repair requirements.
- Installed and wired electrical hardware, including transformers, junction boxes, service panels, electrical boxes, switches and circuit breakers.
- Tested electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using various testing devices.
Apprentice Construction Electrician
Callisto
11.2013 - 09.2014
- Wiring and testing of PLC and MCC cabinets.
- Performed electrical system installation of wire, power distribution and motor controls.
- Installed and wired electrical hardware, including junction boxes, service panels, electrical boxes, switches, terminal blocks and circuit breakers.
- Tested electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using various testing devices.
- Consistently updated knowledge of safety requirements and policies.
Apprentice Construction Electrician
Fluor Constructors Canada LTD.
03.2013 - 07.2013
- Applied knowledge of trade tools and ability to read and follow blueprints and wiring plans to projects.
- Fabricated specific electrical component parts and assemblies.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Apprentice Construction Electrician
G.J Cahill & Co
08.2011 - 07.2012
- Installed and wired electrical hardware, including junction boxes, service panels, electrical boxes, switches, terminal blocks and circuit breakers.
- Fabricated specific electrical component parts and assemblies.
- Consistently updated knowledge of safety requirements and policies.
Apprentice Construction Electrician
MMR Construction
01.2010 - 06.2010
- Wiring of PLC and MCC Cabinets.
- Tested electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using various testing devices.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and multimeters.
Apprentice Construction Electrician
Cabot Electrical
10.2008 - 03.2009
- Installed and wired electrical hardware, including junction boxes, service panels, electrical boxes, switches, terminal blocks and circuit breakers.
- Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways.
- Consulted with supervisor electrician regarding likely risks associated with assigned job.
Education
Apprenticeship - Construction/Electrical Apprenticeship Program
College of The North Atlantic
Seal Cove, NL09.2008
High School Diploma -
Lester Pearson Memorial High
Wesleyvillle, NL06.2006
Skills
- Electrical maintenance
- Electrical equipment maintenance
- Preventive maintenance services
- Field installation knowledge
- Installation of electrical devices and equipment
- Reading and Interpreting electrical drawings and schematics
- Troubleshooting skills
- Commissioning skills
- High voltage/low voltage cable installations
- Installing/maintaining temporary electrical power systems
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to drive successful team
Certification
- Red Seal Journeyman Electrician (A-04-42106)
- Isolation Officer Training
- Electrical Safety Training System (ESTS) Aug. 25, 2024-Aug. 25, 2027
- Health & Safety For Supervisors Training Apr. 4, 2024-Apr. 5th, 2027
- Overhead Crane Safety Dec. 13, 2022-Dec. 13, 2025
- Rigging Oct. 20, 2022-Oct. 20, 2025
- Confined Space Entry Oct. 11, 2022-Oct. 11, 2025
- WHMIS (GHS) Training May 29, 2024-May 29, 2025
- Standard First Aid and CPR Training May 6, 2022-May 6, 2025
- Vehicle Mounted Aerial Lift (Bucket Truck) - Operator Safety (CAN) Mar. 31, 2022-Mar. 31, 2025
- Transportation Dangerous Goods (TDG) Mar. 30, 2022-Mar. 30, 2025
- Fall Protection Mar. 29, 2022-Mar. 29, 2025
- Powerline Hazards Oct. 27, 2021-Oct. 27, 2024
Timeline
Mine Maintenance Supervisor
Tacora Resources
01.2020 - Current
Mine Maintenance Electrician
Tacora Resources
08.2019 - Current
Journeyman Construction Electrician
G.J Cahill & CO
11.2016 - 05.2018
Journeyman Construction Electrician
Sunny Corner Enterprises Inc.
06.2016 - 07.2016
Journeyman Construction Electrician
NE-AL
11.2015 - 05.2016
Apprentice Construction Electrician
KBAC
09.2014 - 05.2015
Apprentice Construction Electrician
Callisto
11.2013 - 09.2014
Apprentice Construction Electrician
Fluor Constructors Canada LTD.
03.2013 - 07.2013
Apprentice Construction Electrician
G.J Cahill & Co
08.2011 - 07.2012
Apprentice Construction Electrician
MMR Construction
01.2010 - 06.2010
Apprentice Construction Electrician
Cabot Electrical
10.2008 - 03.2009
Apprenticeship - Construction/Electrical Apprenticeship Program
College of The North Atlantic
High School Diploma -
Lester Pearson Memorial High
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