Biography

Jim Roberts brings over 43 years of experience in the electrical field. A graduate from the Georgian College Electrical Engineering program, he started his career at Toronto Hydro Electrical Systems as a High Voltage Underground Cable Fault Technician then proceeded to Toronto Transit Commission where he obtained his red seal 309A electrical license and became a Maintenance/Construction Electrician responsible for over 67km of subway system and all facilities on a 24/7 electrical emergency response team.

Since 2000, he supervised over 95 maintenance electricians, coordinated major shutdowns to facilities for bi-annual electrical maintenance, assisted electricians on major faults in high and low voltage equipment.

Outside of work, he volunteered as a fire fighter with a local fire department. When he left the department after 20 years, he held the role of Senior Captain and was in charge of day to day operations including organizing firefighter certification training. He spent the past 9 years teaching an in-house 4 year maintenance and construction training program for over 55 electrical apprentices, at the same time responsible for keeping 140 electrical employees updated in new technology, high voltage switching, safety requirements and maintenance procedures.

Jim as expertise in electrical troubleshooting techniques, print reading, lockout tag out, work protection code, HV Switching and the Canadian Electrical Code.

Jim is well versed in low voltage troubleshooting, AD/DC systems, electrical schematic reading, High Voltage Work Protection Code, Canadian Electrical Safety Code, Certified Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Member, Ontario Fire Marshall certified facilitator and a Master electrician.

Testimonials

  • Steve Fritterer, GCT Deltaport
    Jim Roberts kept the course humorous and interesting. He kept us all under his supervision and helped when needed.
  • Shoaib Patel, Toronto Transit Commission
    “Jim Roberts was a good instructor. He was very clear in helping us understand how to safely deal with high voltage. He also made us aware of all the dangers that we could come across.”
  • Daniel Martin, Pinnacle Renewable Energy
    Jim was professional, with good knowledge of the course. He was personable and easy to ask questions. He made sure we were clear on the content.
  • Maxym Petryshyn, University of Toronto
    Jim is a great teacher. He kept me engaged, took time to explain things properly, and went into more detail when asked. Friendly and approachable.
  • Brian Fluter, Pinnacle Renewable Energy
    Jim presented the course in a very professional manner. His field knowledge was very beneficial in the presentation.
  • Denise Athaide, Cummins Inc.
    Jim did a good job of focusing on important material, keeping everyone's attention, and explaining important concepts.
  • Andreas Frangias, Toronto Transit Commission
    “Jim was excellent and provided clear and concise information. He also used multiple ways to convey all the training in a way that kept it interesting.”
  • Bernice O'Neil, Lambton Kent DSB
    Excellent course, full of need to know current info.
  • Mike Klamann, Toronto Transit Commission
    “I felt like I knew the instructor, Jim Roberts; he was really friendly.”
  • Paul Steinkey, Daam Galvanizing Ltd.
    “Jim was very knowledgeable with course material. He would also answer questions that were outside of the course and pertained to our own jobs. He engaged all of us at the beginning and said, "No question was a stupid question." Thanks Jim.”
  • Travis Lewis, Pinnacle Renewable Energy
    Jim was very thorough with his training. I have been to many training courses throughout the years, and Jim engaged with the whole class better than I have ever previously seen.
  • Mario DiDonato, SofSurfaces
    Good information for getting a good base knowledge of arc flash and hazards.
  • Kaila Stepanic, Pembina Pipelines
    “I found the instructor, Jim Roberts to be very knowledgeable and professional in his delivery of the course. The course was well organized and very informative.”
  • Kevin Archambault, Canadian Coast Guard
    “Jim was very informative. He also brought a lot of experience to the course. He was able to relate with what we do on a regular basis.”
  • Gerry Bell, Cummins
    Jim was able to adjust on the fly to differences between course materials and trailer hardware vs examples we provided for our hardware.

Expertise

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