Biography

Wayne joined Canada Training Group with over 40 years of knowledge and experience in the Electrical and Instrumentation industry. As a Master Electrician and Journeyman Instrument Mechanic, Wayne offers a unique perspective to training that provides solid theory with practical applications gained through years of work in the industry.

Wayne’s oilfield and agriculture experience encompasses maintenance on process and production equipment, electrical design, project management, and all facets of electrical and instrumentation contracting. His in-depth experience with Arc flash studies, estimating, compliance, safety, trouble-shooting, and diverse types of equipment including VFD's, and PLC's is invaluable in his hands-on teaching with CTG.

As an Instructor with Lakeland College for six years, he focused on the application of code and theory in the workplace to equip students with the tools, knowledge, and trouble-shooting skills they would need in their work. As well, throughout his career, he worked overseas as an instructor and as an Instrumentation/Electrical Consultant.

Recently, as a consultant in the Oilfield and Agriculture industries, Wayne assists companies with Arc flash studies and training of personnel to achieve compliance with safety regulations, thus reducing liability and mitigating risk.

Testimonials

  • Zachary Lee, EDS Pumps & Water Treatment
    Wayne was a great teacher who was very knowledgeable and had a great teaching style. I really enjoyed learning from him.
  • Tom Esopenko, Canfor Pulp
    Wayne was a very good instructor. He was able to get class interactive and involved in discussions.
  • Lawrence Sheard, Trans Northern Pipeline Inc.
    Wayne was very knowledgeable and delivered up-to-date course content.
  • Hassan Mahmood, BTHC
    Wayne has a strong background in electrical knowledge, he is well aware of electrical codes and standards and explains everything very well.
  • Darryl Silakiewicz, Keyera
    Wayne did a great job of keeping the course flowing and the class engaged.
  • Quinn Hiebert, Alberta Health Services
    Wayne, the instructor, was very clear and communicated very well. He taught very practically, and guided each student.
  • Ty Spooner, BluEarth Renewables
    Wayne is very knowledgeable. He is also very patient and helpful with making you understand the process and reasoning for planning and testing on electrical systems
  • Travis Latell, Alberta Health Services
    Wayne was very knowledgable of the equipment and had great background experience for this course. Wayne also was great at making everyone comfortable, which I believe made for a better learning experience.
  • Blair Fitzpatrick Yara Belle Plaine Inc.,
    Wayne made the course fun and was very knowledgeable.
  • Adam Brown, Alberta Health Services
    Wayne was clear in his explanations. He helped you think your way through a problem instead of just telling you the answer.
  • Johnathan Gamble, Total Power
    Wayne did an awesome job making everything easy to understand, as the knowledge level for guys on the course varied greatly.
  • Andrew Kazmirchuk, City of Ottawa
    Wayne is a wonderful instructor. He explains concepts well and draws from his personal career experience to give us real world examples.
  • Jeff Barfoot, Syncrude
    Wayne is a great instructor. He is very knowledgeable and is very good at explaining any questions.
  • Tyler Skutelnik, Alberta Health Services
    Wayne did a good job explaining the course and answering questions we had.
  • Brett Fisher, MTM Mine
    I 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.

Expertise

Variable Frequency Drives Programmable Logic Controllers
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