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Dave Smith
Years of Experience48Dave Smith has been an Industrial Maintenance Electrician since 1975. He has taught maintenance, troubleshooting and safety courses to thousands of electricians in mines, mills, refineries, factories, plants, power stations and offshore platforms throughout North America and the Middle East. Dave is a hands-on guy and teaches from a field perspective with his intended audience being his utmost concern...
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Jeff Simmons, Syncrude Canada"Dave did a good job during the presentation, stopping to talk about each area of discussion to make sure we understood everything."
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Jody Payne, Canrig"I was impressed by the instructor, Dave's straight forward "down to earth" teaching style. He was able to keep the room attentive and involved. The training is essential for any employee working with or around any electrical equipment."
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Taylor Lush, Syncrude Canada"I thought Dave did a very good job of presenting the course material. He was also very thorough."
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Joe Kiceniuk
Years of Experience55Joe Kiceniuk was educated at University of Alberta and University of British Columbia and has technical training in electronics with over 40 years experience in electronic circuit construction, troubleshooting and service. Joe has a working knowledge of multiple programming languages and extensive experience with quality control in analytical systems. He has designed and built equipment and is the...
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Kurtis Peters, La Crete SawmillsVery helpful, a good instructor, Joe was ready to help and answer questions.
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Blaire Burke, Department of National Defense“Joe was very knowledgeable in many aspects of troubleshooting, pertaining to the part that his vast experience in the scientific work that requires you to take notes, plan your direction in troubleshooting. The course required you to think of your comfort zone and to plan your way through troubleshooting...
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Dharamvir Singh Bariana, Global ContainerJoe Kiceniuk is a good instructor. He is up to date on his knowledge and is easy to work with.
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Peter Waugh
Years of Experience44Peter Waugh brings 44 years of experience in fields of maintenance and human resources management. Peter graduated in Electrical Engineering from the University of New Brunswick. He started his career with Westinghouse Industrial Field Service servicing power distribution equipment. He then moved to the Pulp & Paper industry where he worked for three companies over the next 30 years working in...
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Jarod Hubert, Mount MilliganPeter did a great job teaching this course. He was very clear and thorough in explaining everything.
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Amanda Sica, Camcor EnvironmentalPeter was very clear and easy to understand with basic electrical training. I thought the way he taught the safety aspect was very effective.
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Erik Mikkelsen, Pretium Resources"Peter was very well spoken and thorough with critical information. He exhibited excellent knowledge and patience. Im extremely excited to gain knowledge that I can start to use immediately. The brochure information followed a proper, organized system. Thank you very much."
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Daniel Chartier
Years of Experience32Daniel Chartier travaille comme ingénieur électrique depuis près de 30 ans, et est spécialisé en automatisation et contrôles. Il a travaillé dans des fonderies d'aluminium et les mines, dans l'emballage, les stations de pompage et dans la construction d'usines thermiques (District Cooling) au cours des ans. Il a été responsable du développement de formations de sécurité dans...
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Cameron Dennis, Capital Power CorperationDaniel was an excellent instructor and knew what things to go into more detail about.
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Steve Carnevale, University of TorontoDaniel was very informative as well as keeping the guys engaged in conversations regarding real-life scenarios
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Billy Grigo, NorSask Forest ProductsDaniel was a good instructor. I found his anecdotes helpful in understanding the significance of the dangers of arc flash.
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Julio Bonilla
Years of Experience36Julio Bonilla has been in the Oil and Gas Industry for the past 36 years. He graduated from Saskatchewan Polytechnic majoring in Mechanical Engineering Technology in 1987. Julio then started his career as an estimator for a pressure treating package equipment, vessel, and tank manufacturer in Lloydminster AB/SK’s Oil Industry. In 2000, Julio continued his work in Oil and Gas and went on to work...
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Kailan T Parsons, Hovey IndustryThe instructor was well educated on the subject. He was patient as well as polite.
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Mathieu Morais, HOVEYJulio was very friendly, and I enjoyed learning from him.
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Doug Baker
Years of Experience47Doug brings over forty five years experience in the electrical industry, working for utility, utility contractors, engineering firm, and educational institute. Most recently finishing a career at NAIT as an instructor/academic chair (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) in Power Lineman, Power System Electrician, Electrician and Electrical Engineering Technology programs. He has constructed and...
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Chad Hansen, Enbridge PipelinesDoug was very knowledgeable about the course, with a lot of hands-on experience. He was able to answer all questions and communicates the material.
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Roger Gallenero, Aquatera Utilities Inc.Doug is a very smart and professional instructor. He was knowledgeable on the subject matter.
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Darren Gelineau, International Paper CompanyDoug had lots of hands-on experience in the field and was able to teach us tough examples that way.
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Paul Sherwood
Years of Experience4644 years as an Industrial Maintenance Electrician in the U.K. And CanadaExperience in the engineering and manufacturing industries maintaining a wide variety of electrical equipmentWorked primarily in the Potash mining industry in Saskatchewan (32 years) At Potash held various roles, worked underground maintaining Electrical systems and equipment.Mill maintenance Electrician working on high, medium...
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Spring Wiebe, Imperial MetalsPaul was a well-spoken instructor who also took the time to explain everything in great detail, as the class participants weren't electricians.
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Brandon Kyle Wijma, Mueller Electric Div II LTDPaul did an amazing job. On behalf of Mueller Electric, I would like to thank him for answering all our questions and having the knowledge to teach all of us in a professional manner.
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Jaime Cameron, Mt. PolleyPaul Sherwood was very knowledgeable about the topic of the course. He adjusted the course to make it more relevant to our group of mine rescue personal who are not electricians but may run into these situations when responding to emergency call outs. He was able to answer all of our questions very quickly...
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Norm Jewitt
Years of Experience38Started in the Electrical trade working in construction at a potash mine West of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. From there he has worked in most aspects of the electrical trade. Having worked in construction, commissioning and maintenance aspects in the trade.Norm has worked in the commercial industrial and mining industries. He also operated his own electrical company for a number of years. Throughout he...
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Colin Coad, CBONorm was well prepared and demonstrated firsthand knowledge of the course material. He used the time efficiently, and he gave adequate breaks.
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Brian Heaton, CDN ControlsNorm is a very good instructor, well-educated, and has experience to learn from.
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Brad Schaitel, CBONorm is knowledgeable about CSA standards and examples of electrical safety and previous problems.
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Wayne Jeffrey
Years of Experience41Wayne brings 41 years of experience in the electrical and instrumentation industry. He is a master electrician and a journeyman instrument mechanic. He started in the early 80’s with a petroleum company in the Lloydminster area performing maintenance duties. He then started and ran his own contracting company for 15 yrs. in Lloydminster. After he sold the company, he started working with a local...
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Brett Fisher, MTM MineI 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.
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Geo Kandathil, International Paper CompanyWayne was very informed and enthusiastic about teaching, which was helpful for the people attending the class.
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Patrick Kean, Canadian Coast GuardWayne 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.
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Dave Winsor
Years of Experience47I'm a graduate of the Canadian Coast Guard College with over 40 years' experience as Marine Engineer. I worked as a Junior Engineering Officer in the Coast Guard Fleet including Heavy Ice Breakers, Fishing Trawlers, and Offshore supply vessels, along with 30+ years as Chief Engineering Officer on Petroleum Tankers and Great Lakes Bulk Carriers. I hold a 1st. Class Motor & 4th Class Steam Vessel...
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Dave Cox
Years of Experience43Dave began his career in commercial high rises in Calgary. He then spent time working industrial oilfield maintenance electrical in Alberta followed by General Motors in Oshawa Ontario, Koch fertilizer and Husky Oil in Manitoba, Baffin Island at an iron ore mine and commissioning in the Alberta oildsands sector.Dave is also an avid whitewater rafting professional, and has served as a guide in Ontario...
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Zach Berthier, Global Container TerminalsDave was very clear with instructions and helpful with problem-solving and fault finding.
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Tejpal Bhinder, International PaperDave, having more than 40 years of experience in the field, had a great teaching method by only giving us hints when we needed them to troubleshoot in the field.
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Ryan Taylor, Global Container GroupI found Dave very calm, professional, and patient.
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Richard Stickel
Years of Experience34Richard Stickel worked at the Canfor Taylor Pulp Mill for 33 years. He has worked in operations, electrical and industrial instrumentation maintenance, construction in the oil and gas field and airport electrical construction. He holds dual journeyman certification as an electrician as well as an instrument mechanic. He is a 4th class power engineer.As a technician Richard was involved with construction...
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Nathan Ferrish, SyncrudeRichard was knowledgeable about the course topics and was able to provide real-world experience when he encountered troubles with the drives. He was easy to talk to, approachable, and honest with his answers.
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Bryce Allin, West FraserRichard was very informative, willing to answer questions and find any answers he didn't know.
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Daniel Torgerson, EnbridgeRichard provided examples and previous experience. He answered all questions and went through the course content very well.
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Dave Neal
Years of Experience50With 33 years of on the job experience at Hydro One, doing consulting work for McGregor Allsop, Trow Engineering Consultants and Dillion and Associates, Dave has acquired extensive knowledge of electrical equipment, installations and legislative requirements. While with Hydro One, Dave was involved with many projects including: - Held the lead role in the implementation of the new Training Development...
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John Cyr, Brookfield Renewable“The instructor, Dave Neal presented using great knowledge and personal experience. Dave was engaging and invited participation from the course participants. Thanks Dave for an interesting 2 days.”
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Dennis Lohr, Manning Forest Products“Dave Neal was one of the best instructors I have had for any course.”
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Dan Stairs, Finning Canada“Dave was concise about the topics covered in class, kept it interesting by giving real world examples. His years of experience showed in his responses to non-course related questions and discussions. Excellent instructor.”
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Edward Rideout
Years of Experience54Ed 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...
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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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Dakota Quin, Global Container TerminalsEd was a very knowledgeable and thorough instructor. He did a good job explaining circuits and ways to troubleshoot them efficiently.
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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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Jim Roberts
Years of Experience43Jim 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...
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Mike Tomassetti, Toronto Transit Commission“Jim is great at his job and has taught me a lot of information on high voltage safety.”
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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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Terry Simpson, Department of National Defence, RPOPS Electrician“Jim Roberts is a knowledgeable instructor in this area of the trade. His course is a definite requirement.”
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Alain Tremblay
Years of Experience56Alain Tremblay is an electrical engineer with over 56 years of experience. He is fluent in both French and English and can instruct courses in both languages. He is a consultant on electrical power systems and preventative maintenance such as infrared thermography, transformer oil and gas analysis, electrical course and job supervision. Alain graduated from Laval University in Quebec with a Bachelor...
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Terry Yonkheym
Years of Experience61Terry Yonkheym brings over 61 years experience in training and practical electrical maintenance to Canada Training Group's electrical, safety and high voltage programs. Terry's extensive service record for Ontario Hydro began as a Power Maintenance Electrician Apprentice, progressing through attaining the Inter-Provincial Construction and Maintenance Electrician's license, Journeyperson status and...
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Anthony Moore, Syncrude Canada"Terry is knowledgeable and clear speaking. He is very approachable with questions."
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Chris Guze, Syncrude Canada Ltd.“Terry is knowledgeable and easy to understand.”
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Ryan Kozubski, Nabors Drilling"I really appreciated the instructor, Terry Yonkheym, his experience and patience made this course very enjoyable."
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Tim Dacey
Years of Experience41Tim brings 41 years of experience in operations at various public and private utility companies starting with SaskPower in the late 70’s where he apprenticed as an electrician earning his Interprovincial Journeyman’s Electrician certification in the early 80’s. He continued to work as a Station Electrician for the next decade prior to moving into natural gas compression and transmission...
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David Stojkovic, simpson strong tieTim knows what he's talking about and knows how to share that information.
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Chad, KLTPTim provided useful tools to help me work safely around electricity.
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Scott Kelly, KLTPHe was a great teacher. He communicated clearly and instructed us well in our class.
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