Major Projects

A West Coast
maritime employers association

Consolidated lockout/tagout programs across different ports:

We led a comprehensive consolidation of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) programs across multiple port facilities, harmonizing varied procedures into one standardized system.

All practices were updated in accordance with CSA Z460 (Control of Hazardous Energy) and WorkSafeBC guidelines, ensuring consistent application of isolation procedures at every site. The project involved auditing existing protocols, developing unified documentation, and training port personnel on the new procedures and devices.

As a result, the association achieved stronger regulatory compliance, reduced the risk of accidental energization across its operations, and streamlined maintenance shutdowns - improving both worker safety and operational efficiency.

A leading western Canadian refinery

Arc Flash Studies across sites; Low Voltage Safety Training alongside label implementation:

We completed detailed Arc Flash Hazard Studies across the refinery's units, calculating incident-energy levels and defining shock and approach boundaries in line with CSA Z462 and IEEE 1584 engineering methodologies.

Following the analysis, our team printed and installed standardized arc-flash warning labels on electrical equipment and delivered low-voltage electrical-safety training to staff, ensuring everyone could interpret the new labels and apply safe work practices around energized systems. This integrated approach of technical study and hands-on training elevated the facility's compliance with electrical-safety standards and dramatically improved worker awareness and competency.

As a result, the refinery minimized arc-flash risk enterprise-wide and ensured a high level of safety compliance, all while reducing the likelihood of unplanned outages or injuries due to electrical hazards.

A major Canadian
power-generation company

Electrical Code of Practice for multiple sites; Worker Protection Systems Training and Permit Execution Competency Assessments:

We developed and implemented a comprehensive Electrical Safety Code of Practice across multiple power-generation sites, standardizing safe-work procedures according to CSA Z462 and provincial OHS regulations. Our consultants crafted site-specific guidelines for high-voltage switching, lockout/tagout, and energized work, and provided Worker Protection Systems training to operations teams (covering personal protective equipment, isolation devices, and proper use of safety equipment). We also conducted permit-to-work competency assessments, observing and validating that staff could correctly apply the new procedures and execute safety permits in the field. This initiative resulted in uniform electrical-safety practices enterprise-wide, strengthened regulatory compliance, and enhanced worker competency in performing critical tasks, thereby reducing the potential for accidents, outages, and maintenance-related downtime.

A regional Atlantic water utility

Arc Flash Study:

We performed a thorough arc-flash hazard study across the utility's treatment plants and pumping stations, analyzing system data to calculate potential arc-incident energies and shock-protection boundaries as per IEEE 1584 and CSA Z462 guidelines.

Our team updated all affected electrical panels with new arc-flash warning labels, recommended appropriate PPE levels for workers, and identified engineering controls to mitigate the highest-risk scenarios. These actions ensured the utility meets current workplace electrical-safety standards and provided actionable insights to reduce arc-flash dangers.

By implementing our recommendations, the utility significantly improved worker protection and compliance, safeguarding its critical water infrastructure from electrical incidents that could cause service disruptions.

A northern Indigenous-owned utility

Electrical Code of Practice and Arc Flash Study:

We developed a tailored Electrical Safety Code of Practice for this northern utility and conducted a comprehensive arc-flash hazard analysis on its transmission and distribution systems.

The code of practice established clear procedures for energized work, lockout/tagout, and emergency response in alignment with CSA Z462 and the Canadian Electrical Code, ensuring that even remote operations adhere to the highest safety standards. In tandem, our arc-flash study (using IEEE 1584 calculations) determined incident-energy levels at substations and along the 138 kV transmission line, leading to proper equipment labeling, defined approach limits, and recommendations for arc-flash mitigation (such as updated relay settings and arc-resistant gear).

These initiatives significantly bolstered the utility's safety compliance and empowered its workforce with the knowledge to operate and maintain high-voltage systems more safely, thereby reducing the risk of outages and injuries in the remote communities they serve.

A large western-Canadian
transit agency

Investigation of an electrical incident:

After a significant electrical incident, our specialists carried out an in-depth investigation and root-cause analysis for the transit agency's power systems. We reviewed equipment failure modes, maintenance records, and employee work practices in light of CSA Z462 safety protocols to pinpoint the factors that led to the event. The resulting report provided technical findings and clear recommendations, including improvements to lockout/tagout procedures, upgrades to electrical protective devices, and targeted retraining of staff on hazard awareness.

By implementing these corrective actions, the transit agency strengthened its electrical-safety measures, helped prevent future incidents, and restored confidence in the reliability of its transit power infrastructure.

A major Canadian municipality

4 VFD Essentials sessions: Programming, Maintenance, Motor Control Troubleshooting:

We delivered four comprehensive sessions of our Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Essentials program, focusing on advanced drive programming, preventive maintenance, and motor-control troubleshooting for the city's technical staff.

Each session combined theoretical instruction with hands-on labs on live VFD equipment, aligned with industry best practices (IEC 61800 series standards) and electrical-safety guidelines for working on power electronics. City maintenance technicians learned to fine-tune drive parameters, perform diagnostic tests, and safely isolate and service VFDs, resulting in greater in-house capability to maintain critical municipal infrastructure.

These new skills translated into reduced downtime for pumps, HVAC systems, and other motor-driven assets, improved energy efficiency through optimized drive settings, and a reinforcement of safe work practices during electrical maintenance.

An industrial power-services firm

Specialized Advanced Electrical System Testing and Maintenance course:

We provided a specialized advanced electrical-system testing and maintenance training course custom-designed for the firm's industrial electricians. The curriculum covered sophisticated diagnostic techniques for power systems (such as power-quality analysis, transformer condition assessment, advanced insulation-resistance and hipot testing, and protective-relay calibration) in accordance with CSA Z463 maintenance best practices and NETA testing standards. Participants learned how to interpret test results to predict equipment failures, develop proactive maintenance plans, and apply industry-standard procedures for servicing complex electrical networks.

This high-level training enhanced the skill set of the firm's technicians, enabling them to improve system reliability for their clients, reduce unplanned downtime through early fault detection, and ensure all maintenance work meets stringent industry standards.

A regional electrical-services contractor

Specialized Advanced Electrical System Testing and Maintenance course; course on Electrical System Protective Devices

The contractor engaged us for a two-part professional-development program: an advanced electrical-system testing & maintenance course, followed by a focused course on electrical protective devices. In the first part, we trained their engineers and technologists on cutting-edge maintenance-testing techniques - including infrared thermographic surveys, circuit-breaker timing and Ductor testing, transformer oil analysis, and power-factor/capacitance testing - all aligned with CSA Z463 and IEEE recommended practices for preventive maintenance. The second course delved into the selection, coordination, and maintenance of protection devices such as relays, switchgear, and fuses, emphasizing compliance with the Canadian Electrical Code and arc-flash mitigation strategies. These training initiatives gave the contractor's team deeper technical expertise to optimize and protect client systems: they can now ensure protective devices are properly coordinated to prevent equipment damage, perform predictive tests that pre-empt failures, and deliver higher reliability and safety performance in their projects.

A specialty chemicals
manufacturer

3 sessions of Basic Electrical Troubleshooting and Repair:

We conducted a series of fundamental electrical-troubleshooting and repair workshops (three to four sessions) for maintenance personnel at a specialty chemicals facility. These sessions introduced core electrical concepts and safe troubleshooting methods for common industrial equipment, with an emphasis on performing work safely in accordance with CSA Z462 (e.g., using proper meters, verifying de-energization, and wearing appropriate PPE). Through guided, hands-on exercises using the plant's own machinery, staff learned to systematically diagnose issues with motors, controls, and instrumentation and perform basic repairs in-house.

The training not only improved worker confidence and competence in addressing electrical problems but also led to faster resolution of downtime events and ensured that all maintenance interventions are carried out with a high regard for safety and compliance.

A leading defense and marine-services contractor

Electrical and Arc Flash Safety for Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships:

We customized and delivered an Electrical Safety and Arc Flash training program specifically for the client's Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships (AOPS) maintenance team, which the contractor supports. The training addressed the unique challenges of shipboard electrical systems and harsh Arctic conditions - including confined-space power distribution, marine generator and battery systems, and limited egress during emergencies - with a strong emphasis on arc-flash hazard mitigation per CSA Z462. We integrated naval safety standards and scenarios into the curriculum, covering safe-work procedures for energized equipment on vessels, lockout/tagout adapted to ship operations, and the use of specialized insulated tools and PPE suitable for offshore environments.

By empowering the contractor's personnel with this targeted expertise, the project ensured a high level of compliance with defense and industry electrical-safety standards and significantly reduced the risk of electrical incidents on the AOPS fleet, safeguarding both crew members and critical equipment in mission-critical environments.

A major Atlantic Canadian
international airport

Battery and UPS Maintenance:

We provided expert consulting and training on the maintenance of critical battery-backup and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems for the airport's facilities team. Our specialists reviewed the airport's existing emergency-power infrastructure and delivered hands-on instruction in battery inspection, load testing, electrolyte maintenance, and UPS-system diagnostics, following IEEE guidelines and CSA Z463/NFPA 70B recommended practices for electrical maintenance. We helped implement a standardized preventive-maintenance schedule for the airport's UPS and battery systems, ensuring consistent documentation, periodic testing, and timely replacement of aging components.

This engagement improved the reliability of the airport's backup-power systems, ensured compliance with relevant safety standards, and gave airport operations confidence that essential systems (from runway lights to communications networks) would remain powered during outages.

A provincial Atlantic Canadian hydroelectric utility

7 sessions on Analytical Troubleshooting of Complex Electrical Systems; Leadership Training:

We facilitated a multi-faceted training initiative for the utility that included seven sessions of Analytical Electrical Troubleshooting and a complementary set of leadership-development workshops. The technical sessions taught the utility's engineers and technicians a rigorous, deductive approach to diagnosing and resolving complex electrical faults, using systematic reasoning and real-world simulation exercises to mirror challenges in generation and transmission systems. By improving analytical skills, participants can now pinpoint root causes of electrical issues more quickly and accurately, which has led to faster repairs and reduced downtime across the power grid. In parallel, our leadership training focused on strengthening supervisors' skills in safety leadership, decision-making under pressure, and effective team communication. Together, these programs enhanced the utility's operational capabilities: field teams can resolve electrical problems more efficiently, and supervisors are better equipped to foster a proactive safety culture and guide their teams through complex technical challenges.

A global wind-power technology company

Arc Flash and High Voltage Training for wind-power generation:

We delivered a specialized Arc Flash and High Voltage Safety training program tailored to the company's wind-turbine operations and maintenance teams. This program addressed both the medium-voltage aspects of wind turbines (such as 33 kV collection systems in the turbines and pad-mounted transformers) and the high-voltage interconnections to the grid, ensuring technicians understand the full scope of electrical hazards present in a wind farm.

Our instructors provided guidance on applying CSA Z462 standards in the wind-energy context - including safe switching and grounding procedures for turbine circuits, establishing arc-flash boundaries in and around nacelles and substations, and selecting appropriate PPE for work at elevation in turbines.

By elevating the technical knowledge and safety awareness of the company's personnel, the training helped reduce the risk of electrical incidents in their wind-power operations, improved compliance with renewable-energy safety regulations, and contributed to more reliable, uninterrupted generation from their wind-turbine fleet.