Mark Wishewan

Industrial Electrician

PTW Energy

, Alberta/British Columbia/Saskatchewan

01.2012 - Current

Examined and tested electrical systems to locate loose connections or other faults and make proactive repairs.
Verified measurements of cable pull to ensure good use of material and limit waste.
Built controllers and panels to complete system installations.
Kept work areas clean, neat and free of hazards.
Installed new electrical components, fixtures and motors.
Reviewed blueprints and electrical schematics to perform tasks to specifications.
Transported required supplies and employees from vendor to job site using company vehicles/trailer.
Measured and prepared supplies for electrical tasks.
Worked in team-based environment to accomplish projects.
Resolved issues with existing systems and replaced malfunctioning parts.
Demonstrated strong foundation of safety knowledge and implemented industry best practices.
Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for efficient operations.
Operated all types of Aerial-Work Platforms and zoombooms.
Recorded production data in daily logs.
Attended all company-offered training sessions to improve skills and learn operation of new machines.
Re-commission and verify plant-wide systems in a previously abandoned project.
Identify improperly operating electrical components and provide relevant information on what the issue is.
Gather model numbers and other information to order replacement parts/equipment.
Work with programmer to ensure proper running of electrical systems.
Shut-down key testing and verifying valve states on the system.
QC/QC testing.
Filling out of commissioning documents for client.
Installation of electrical equipment as per blueprints in different settings.
Work in Gas, SAGD, Refineries, Wellpads and mines.
Electrical Heat Trace installation/repair.
Installation and testing of transformers and switchgear.
Racking of breakers in MCC Switchgear.
Use of electrical drawings to troubleshoot and repair contactor panels.
Prepared and completed redlines for electrical drawings.
Assessed electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and needed adjustments or repairs.
Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
Analyzed blueprints to diagnose potential electrical hazards and carry out risk assessments prior to starting new jobs.
Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways.
Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
Launched troubleshooting and tests on equipment post-installation to confirm compatibility and safety of electrical systems.
Work on multiple source voltage systems.
Shutdown work replacing fuel gas heaters, battery banks, installation of MCC switch gear (tying in bus).
Demo of obsolete electrical equipment.
Use of meters and arc flash gear to test voltage and operation of equipment.