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
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Daniel Martin, Pinnacle Renewable EnergyJim 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.
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Shaun Filson, SaskPower“Jim presented the material in an easy-to-follow manner. Course content was informative and will be very useful in the place where I work. Overall, definitely worth taking.”
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Steve Fritterer, GCT DeltaportJim Roberts kept the course humorous and interesting. He kept us all under his supervision and helped when needed.
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Andy Scheibli, Lambton Kent DSBInformative, knowledgeable, entertaining.
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Garrison Supplee, CumminsJim thoroughly delivered the information in a cheerful upbeat manner that made the 2-day course enjoyable and move quickly.
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Colin Aucoin, Blu Earth RenewablesJim is a fantastic instructor. He is very knowledgeable and provides practical examples that make the material easier to understand
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Brian Ethier, Enbridge"Jim is an experienced electrician with VFD's in the field. He has good knowledge of the VFD's we've worked with this week. He was able to help us with troubleshooting that we couldn't figure out. He also has good knowledge of the electrical field of VFD's and the motors which are being driven.
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Brian Fluter, Pinnacle Renewable EnergyJim presented the course in a very professional manner. His field knowledge was very beneficial in the presentation.
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Richards Rogers, Daam Galvanizing"Jim was a very good teacher, super knowledgeable and patient. He did not cut corners and took the time to make sure everyone was 100% on topic."
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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.”
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Mario DiDonato, SofSurfacesGood information for getting a good base knowledge of arc flash and hazards.
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Jason Manning, Enbridge Pipelines Inc.Jim was knowledgeable and delivered the content in an easy to follow format.
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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.”
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Parry Arnell, West Fraser"Jim is excellent with providing real life examples to help explain the VFD/Motor Troubleshooting is important to maintaining a plant uptime."
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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.”