Biography

Wayne joined Canada Training Group with over 40 years of knowledge and experience in the Electrical and Instrumentation industry. As a Master Electrician and Journeyman Instrument Mechanic, Wayne offers a unique perspective to training that provides solid theory with practical applications gained through years of work in the industry.

Wayne’s oilfield and agriculture experience encompasses maintenance on process and production equipment, electrical design, project management, and all facets of electrical and instrumentation contracting. His in-depth experience with Arc flash studies, estimating, compliance, safety, trouble-shooting, and diverse types of equipment including VFD's, and PLC's is invaluable in his hands-on teaching with CTG.

As an Instructor with Lakeland College for six years, he focused on the application of code and theory in the workplace to equip students with the tools, knowledge, and trouble-shooting skills they would need in their work. As well, throughout his career, he worked overseas as an instructor and as an Instrumentation/Electrical Consultant.

Recently, as a consultant in the Oilfield and Agriculture industries, Wayne assists companies with Arc flash studies and training of personnel to achieve compliance with safety regulations, thus reducing liability and mitigating risk.

Testimonials

  • Rick Burroughs, Blue Ridge Lumber
    I found Wayne to be very informative and the course to be fulfilling.
  • Brett Fisher, MTM Mine
    I personally liked Wayne as an instructor. He had lots of information and went over all the details with us. He answered any questions we had right away and made it make sense.
  • Jacob Lazariuk, Fortis Mining Engineering and Manufacturing
    Wayne was great, very personable and knowledgeable. He was very willing to answer questions or discuss problems seen in the field.
  • Patrick Kean, Canadian Coast Guard
    Wayne is a very knowledgeable instructor. It is my second time taking a course with him as an instructor, and I found him great both times. I would recommend this course with Wayne as the instructor.
  • Geo Kandathil, International Paper Company
    Wayne was very informed and enthusiastic about teaching, which was helpful for the people attending the class.
  • Mohit Mander, KLTP
    Wayne is a wonderful and informative instructor. He made the course very enjoyable and easy to follow.
  • Jeffrey Farrell, Canfor Pulp
    Wayne was well educated on the course material. He spoke clearly and responded well to student feedback.
  • Tavis Bowie, BluEarth Renewables
    Wayne was very patient and accommodating to a variety of skill sets within the students in attendance.
  • Johnathan Gamble, Total Power
    Wayne did an awesome job making everything easy to understand, as the knowledge level for guys on the course varied greatly.
  • Ty Spooner, BluEarth Renewables
    Wayne is very knowledgeable. He is also very patient and helpful with making you understand the process and reasoning for planning and testing on electrical systems
  • Tyler Skutelnik, Alberta Health Services
    Wayne did a good job explaining the course and answering questions we had.
  • Zachary Lee, EDS Pumps & Water Treatment
    Wayne was a great teacher who was very knowledgeable and had a great teaching style. I really enjoyed learning from him.
  • Christian Hachache, EDS Pumps & Water Treatment
    I feel Wayne made it a fun and interesting course. He was very thorough and ensured we all understood everything that was covered.
  • Lawrence Sheard, Trans Northern Pipeline Inc.
    Wayne was very knowledgeable and delivered up-to-date course content.
  • Steven Murphy, Keyera Corp.
    Wayne is very knowledgeable and presents in a very good manner.

Expertise

Variable Frequency Drives Programmable Logic Controllers
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