Biography
Ed Rideout has been involved with the electrical field in many ways for nearly 54 years. His electrical experience started when he was just out of vocational school and was hired as the sole electrician at a local fish plant in charge of six fishing trawlers, a power house and a fish plant facility. In 1975 Ed went on to work with Nova Scotia Power, first as an apprentice electrician in a generating station, then as a journeyman electrician and then he went on in 1985 to become the leading electrician.
By 1999 he had become supervisor over the electrical department and a year later became supervisor over the entire maintenance department, where he worked until his retirement in 2006. Ed is very knowledgeable about Medium Voltage Switchgear and having run a small business and supervising an Electrical Maintenance Group gives him a better understanding of our client’s needs.
Testimonials
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Dennis Verceles, Syncrude Canada“The instructor was extremely good at explaining the course content of the subject. Time was utilized very well. Course was well-organized and the video presentation was very knowledgeable and helpful. Good course. Well done Ed!”
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Micheal Vandervoort, DND“The instructor, Ed, was extremely knowledgeable and inspired me to think for myself. The skills he passed on for troubleshooting were top notch.”
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Paul Berriault, Mosaic Esterhazy“Ed was very knowledgeable and easy to approach, he kept the class interesting. Keep up the good work, Ed needs a raise.”
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Shane Suchan, Mosaic Potash“Ed is a very knowledgeable instructor and relates material well. Give him a raise.”
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Jeffrey Capati, Littlefuse Startco"Ed Rideout has a lot of experience in this field, because of this experience he was able to explain this course very well. He was also very knowledgeable on safety citing and explaining all of the procedures, step by step, with regards to safety of the actual work and the paper work as well."
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Corey King, Suncor"Ed Rideout was an excellent instructor. He was very knowledgeable, informative and answered all our questions. I would recommend the course, Maintaining and Testing Low and Medium Voltage Circuit Breakers to other tradesmen."
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Conrad Young, Deer Lake Power"Ed Rideout is quite knowledgeable and knew the trade, be it line work, electrical or electronic."
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Trevor Neumeier, Enbridge Pipelines“The instructor was very knowledgeable and personable; Ed Rideout is one of the best instructors I have ever taken a course from.”
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Carlos Alejos, Syncrude CanadaEd was Very knowledgeable about electrical equipment. Always had answers to our questions.
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John Gazzola, Lynk Electric"I thought the instructor was very good. He had an excellent understanding of the subject matter. And was very open to taking questions and gave good answers. Very good course."
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Brian Hook, Enbridge Pipelines“This course was excellent. It showed various testing methods, and Ed reviewed the results to help us better understand what we were doing. It was good to have all the test equipment separated into 4 work stations with a discussion area so everyone can be involved. I felt comfortable in the course...
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Joe Van Niekerk, Suncor"Ed Rideout is an excellent instructor with a lot of actual hands-on experience. Top guy – top course work, material was clear and relevant."
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Emma Suchan, Mosaic Potash“Ed is a wonderful instructor. Very knowledgeable and interesting. Excellent course, wish it was five days instead of four. Very relevant information and was very pleased with the testing labs, course.”
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Don Hetherington, Fredericton International Airport“Ed was concise and took the time to answer questions.”
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Reid Davis, Suncor"Ed Rideout is very knowledgeable and is able to sit one on one to instruct those having problems. He is also able to explain in a way that makes things easier to understand."