Edward Rideout

instructor years of experience

56

Years of
Experience

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.

Expertise

Testimonials

  • Shawn McCarthy, Suncor
    "Ed Rideout did an excellent job at presenting the course material. He also took the time to help anyone that was having trouble. A 1 job!!"
  • Don Hetherington, Fredericton International Airport
    “Ed was concise and took the time to answer questions.”
  • Sean Callahan, Suncor
    "The instructor, Ed Rideout was very knowledgeable and easy to get along with."
  • Jeff Henderson, Pengrowth Energy Corp.
    "Ed seemed to have a good background knowledge of the material based on field and teaching experience. He was easily approachable and would help when needed."
  • Mark Anderson, TransCanada Pipelines
    "I think the instructor was good because he realized that in our field of work we do not use a lot of the big breakers and racking etc. He geared the course with that in mind. Also, incorporated real life events because he had done the work before not just read it in a training manual."
  • Craig Speed, DND
    “I found Ed very pleasant, informative, and knowledgeable in this course. This course really got me thinking and organizing my thoughts and procedures in a logical manner. It really amazed me at how much quicker I was at troubleshooting the labs at the end of the course. I will recommend this course...
  • Jason Manning, Enbridge Pipelines
    “Ed was an excellent instructor for this course. He is very knowledgeable and personable. The course was very enjoyable. I liked that it was mostly hands on instead of in a classroom listening to a speaker all day, all in all a very worthwhile course to take. Ed needs a raise.”
  • Mathew Belliveau, Comeau's Sea Foods Ltd.
    instructor was great, kept it interesting and was easy to understand.
  • Dave Robinson, Mosaic Esterhazy
    “The instructor, Ed Rideout is very good, easy to talk to and approach. He is very willing to help and spend extra time with any questions.”
  • Bryce Balciunas, Mosaic Potash
    “I thought the instructor Ed did a very good job explaining the course. The instructor was very knowledgeable on what he was teaching us, and answered any questions we had. The course had a good breakdown of theory in the classroom, and hands-on in the trailer.”
  • Greg Brataschuk, Schulte Industries Ltd.
    "Excellent, Ed totally makes the course (PLC course) He makes the course very interesting. Thank You."
  • Gordon Grover, Jacobs Industrial Services Ltd
    “The course was well presented, and very informative. Ed was very good in his presentation and covered a lot of personal experiences that I found informative and knowledgeable, will be useful in my future.”
  • Carlos Alejos, Syncrude Canada
    Ed was Very knowledgeable about electrical equipment. Always had answers to our questions.
  • Stephen Stone, Newalta
    “I thought this course was very informative and provided everyone with the opportunity to share their experiences. The material got right to the point, and never included fill-in material, which is common to most courses. Ed was able to deliver the material professionally and was able to include his...
  • Dale McLaughlin, LP Dawson Creek
    "The instructor, Ed Rideout was personable, knowledgeable and relaxed. He kept on schedule with course material and was able to answer any questions that arose. He demonstrated a focus on safe work practices."

Upcoming Courses

May 20 - May 21, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Online
Arc Flash & High Voltage Safety - Qualified Electrical Worker Certification
Training 8am-4pm St. John's NL time, NL OR25257 Register
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Training 8am-4pm St. John's NL time, NL OR25256 Register
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Jun 04 - Jun 04, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Online
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Arc Flash High Voltage Safety Refresher Certification
Training 8am-4pm Winnipeg time, MB OR25332 Register
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Arc Flash & High Voltage Safety - Qualified Electrical Worker Certification
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Arc Flash & Low Voltage Safety
Training 8am-4pm St. John's NL time, NL OR25309 Register
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Training 8am-4pm Halifax time, NS OR25507 Register
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Arc Flash & Low Voltage Safety
Training 8am-4pm Winnipeg time, MB OR25313 Register
Jun 12 - Jun 13, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Online
Arc Flash & High Voltage Safety - Qualified Electrical Worker Certification
Training 8am-4pm Winnipeg time, MB OR25314 Register
Jun 18 - Jun 18, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Online
Power Cable Testing & Maintenance
Training 8am-4pm St. John's NL time, NL OR25508 Register
Jun 18 - Jun 18, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Online
Arc Flash High Voltage Safety Refresher Certification
Training 8am-4pm Toronto time, ON OR25334 Register
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Arc Flash & High Voltage Safety - Qualified Electrical Worker Certification
Training 8am-4pm Fredericton time, NB OR25318 Register
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Jul 09 - Jul 10, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Online
Safe Electrical Switching and Arc Flash Awareness for Operators
Training 8am-4pm Toronto time, ON OR25527 Register
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Arc Flash & Low Voltage Safety
Training 8am-4pm Toronto time, ON OR25443 Register
Jul 09 - Jul 10, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Online
Arc Flash & High Voltage Safety - Qualified Electrical Worker Certification
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Jul 23 - Jul 23, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Online
Arc Flash High Voltage Safety Refresher Certification
Training 8am-4pm Toronto time, ON OR25484 Register
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Safe Electrical Switching and Arc Flash Awareness for Operators
Training 8am-4pm Charlottetown time, PE OR25528 Register
Jul 23 - Jul 23, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Online
Arc Flash & Low Voltage Safety
Training 8am-4pm St. John's NL time, NL OR25451 Register
Jul 23 - Jul 24, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Online
Arc Flash & High Voltage Safety - Qualified Electrical Worker Certification
Training 8am-4pm St. John's NL time, NL OR25452 Register
Jul 30 - Jul 30, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Online
Arc Flash High Voltage Safety Refresher Certification
Training 8am-4pm Halifax time, NS OR25485 Register
Aug 07 - Aug 08, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Online
Arc Flash & High Voltage Safety - Qualified Electrical Worker Certification
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Aug 07 - Aug 07, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Online
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Aug 11 - Aug 15, 2025 In Person
Advanced Electrical System Testing and Maintenance - includes Medium Voltage
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Aug 13 - Aug 13, 2025 In Person
Fundamentals of Industrial and Substation Battery Testing & Maintenance
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Aug 20 - Aug 20, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Online
Arc Flash High Voltage Safety Refresher Certification
Training 8am-4pm Toronto time, ON OR25555 Register
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Arc Flash High Voltage Safety Refresher Certification
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All Courses Taught

Advanced Electrical System Testing and Maintenance - includes Medium Voltage

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How To Analytically Troubleshoot Complex Electrical Systems with Deductive Reasoning

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Arc Flash & High Voltage Safety - Qualified Electrical Worker Certification

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Arc Flash & Low Voltage Safety

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Arc Flash High Voltage Safety Refresher Certification

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Power Cable Testing & Maintenance

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Fundamentals of Industrial and Substation Battery Testing & Maintenance

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Safe Electrical Switching and Arc Flash Awareness for Operators

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