Dave Benjamin Email & Phone Number

Ontario, Canada

Strathroy-Caradoc, Ontario, Canada

Onsite transformer assembly and all needed testing and commissioning for newly assembled transformers. Also perform transformer repairs, bushing changes and gasketing on units. Onsite painting and testing. Experienced with Doble, Megger, Vanguard, Omicron and Hubble test instruments. We are also a one stop substation construction maintenance company.

Tillsonburg, Ontario

Over see Jobs with material, Utility isolations, ESA line up, and Man power scheduling. Help with Man power training and updating skill set. More of a labor force buffer to help the guys with time off, training and keeping the work and time off ratio even as possible. Make sure all documentation comes in from the field and relevant info on jobs that we need to quote. In the field maintenance and testing when needed. Help with the emergency call out system.

Tillsonburg, Ontario

Over see Jobs with material, Utility isolations, ESA line up, and Man power scheduling. Help with Man power training and updating skill set. More of a labor force buffer to help the guys with time off, training and keeping the work and time off ratio even as possible. Make sure all documentation comes in from the field along with pictures and relevant info on jobs that we need to quote. Help with the emergency call out system.

Tillsonburg, Ontario

High Voltage testing and commissioning. Transformers, SF6 breakers, PT's and CT's, Switch Gear, and High Voltage Cable testing and terminations. Service and maintenance to solar farms, wind farms and local factory's and utilities. Well versed in Doble 4100,Delta 2000- 4000, Megger ttr winding and insulation resistance. Also have used Vanguard instruments EZCT 2000, 10, and WRM-10 Winding tester, SFRA testing Doble and fraxx.

Various

Onsite electrical testing technician. Perform all needed commissioning testing for newely assembled transformers. Acceptance testing for transformer that needed repairs such as bushing replacement, tap changer fixes and gasket replacement. Updating of safety controls such as gas relays etc. Assist oil technicians when required onsite. Experienced with Doble, Megger, Vanguard, Omicron and Hubble test instruments.

Maintenance of High Voltage electrical systemsCommissioning and testing on Solar and Wind farm projects. Transformers, cables and collector systems eg. 20 MW Sault Ste Marie Q cell, 10 MW Amherstburg, 197 MW Wolfe Island also Borea, PCL, RES, Mortenson, Canadian Solar, Avertex etcSet up jobs including man power, material and accommodations Direct large crews of workers safelyGet isolation, supporting guarantee from local utilityBuild utility Substations, Upgrade ground grids and help get oil containment pits installed.Experienced in creating a safe work zone, between working groundsBuilding of Sub stations and metering for solar and wind farm projects.Emergency call work; trouble shootingRework and fabrication of high voltage and other electrical equipmentMoc Toc 5kv switch gear wiring for OPG and other breaker combinationsSEL protective relay training and some control wiring for SCADA systemsWiring for tie breaker and interlocked and mechanical interlocked systemsTransformer repairs, bushing, oil level gauges, thermostat, gasket and oil tap replacementMaintenance, servicing and testing of on line tap changers. With proper oil samplingTesting and commissioning of Transmission Station transformer new and usedHigh voltage cable terminations and testing 15, 35 kv, etc.TE Connectivity 35KV 600A dead break Elbows trainingMeet deadlines on out of province jobs

Tillsonburg

Installation and testing of High Voltage equipment.

Kept production running as part of a just in time delivery systemWelding: Mig, Tig, (mainly aluminum), Arc and Oxygen and Acetylene cuttingMachining: Drill Press, Lathe and Milling machineSpray painting and body work experienceEquipment design for production and also to help ergonomicsOrdering of materials, wiring and set up of new production equipmentKept MotoMan robotic carpet cutting cells runningOrdering and maintaining inventory suppliesModified equipment to keep production running

Electrical Apprenticeship, Electrical Apprenticeship

Schooling for electrical apprentice, three terms 8, 8 and 10 weeks.

Precision Production Trades, General

Studied trades and CO-OP's at Hospital, Canadain Tire and Jims Butcher Shop

Diploma