Norm Jewitt

instructor years of experience

40

Years of
Experience

Biography

He began his career in the electrical trade by engaging in construction activities at a potash mine located west of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Since then, he has accumulated experience in various facets of the electrical trade, including construction, commissioning, and maintenance.

Norm has contributed his skills to the commercial, industrial, and mining sectors. Additionally, he successfully managed his own electrical company for several years. Over the course of his career, he has been involved in numerous hard rock mining operations, spanning uranium, gold, and diamond extraction. Throughout these experiences, he has developed a robust understanding of high, medium, and low voltage switchgear, power generation, and the protection and control of distribution systems.

Expertise

Testimonials

  • Don Haynes, Rev Engineering
    Norm is great, I really enjoyed how he relates the material to real-life situations in our field.
  • Logan Hildebrand, Rev Engineering
    Norm kept the atmosphere light, and all of us were engaged and interested even though we had a small class.
  • Colin Ulle, Frontier Kemper Mountain
    I enjoyed Norm's stories from his work experience, they helped me relate what we were learning in the course to a real-life scenario.
  • Dean Thomas, Inter Pipeline Ltd.
    Norm was knowledgeable. He had stories and experiences that relate to the course.
  • Nathan Tallman, Rev Engineering
    Norm is a very interactive teacher. Although we followed along in a PowerPoint, It did not feel like "death by PowerPoint," Norm kept the flow going with real-life examples and funny anecdotal stories and included the students in discussions. Norm's knowledge is astounding, and his ability to teach to...
  • Dan Sweeney, Keyera
    Norm is a great teacher, his knowledge and experience made learning easy. He is very easy to talk to and interact with.
  • Amanda Cardinal, Syncrude
    Norm is very knowledgeable. He has great experience, and I appreciated hearing the industry stories he shared with us.
  • Chris Skinner, Syncrude Canada
    Norm is an absolute gem. His sense of humor and a vast array of experience allow him to relate his teachings to many different scenarios. He takes the time to thoroughly explain the topic, uses practical examples and experience to keep the class flowing smoothly, and captures your attention to keep you...
  • Brian Heaton, CDN Controls
    Norm is a very good instructor, well-educated, and has experience to learn from.
  • Robert Mitchell, Inter Pipeline
    Norm was excellent. He taught well and has great experience with this training. He answered all my questions and was able to help with my lab related issues.
  • Nathan Janz, Inter Pipeline Ltd
    Norm was very knowledgeable. He would throw in an example or have a story about a job he had done, which had helped me understand the material we were going through.
  • Doug Power, ChampionX
    Norm was personable and relatable to real life scenarios. He was patient and helpful to those who had struggle and helped along the way to keep everyone up to par.
  • Christopher Legault, FKM
    Norm was fantastic. Extremely knowledgeable and able to answer all questions. Gave great personal experience and stories to make the course relevant.
  • Sam van der Merwe, Structa Wire
    I think Norm was very knowledgeable and presented the information in a very clear and interactive manner with lots of practical examples.
  • Stewart Denby, Rev Engineering
    Norm was very good at teaching and explaining the course materials. His knowledge of low and medium circuit breakers, protective devices, and all their components was evident in the training/ teaching he shared with us. Overall it was a great course with lots of knowledge.
  • Don Haynes, Rev Engineering
    Norm is great, I really enjoyed how he relates the material to real-life situations in our field.
  • Logan Hildebrand, Rev Engineering
    Norm kept the atmosphere light, and all of us were engaged and interested even though we had a small class.

Upcoming Courses

Apr 09 - Apr 09, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Online
CSA Z463 Maintenance of Electrical Systems
Training 8am-4pm Saskatoon time, SK OR25116 Register
Apr 16 - Apr 16, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Online
CSA Z463 Maintenance of Electrical Systems
Training 8am-4pm Toronto time, ON OR25157 Register
Apr 23 - Apr 23, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Online
CSA Z463 Maintenance of Electrical Systems
Training 8am-4pm Edmonton Time , AB OR25158 Register
Apr 24 - Apr 25, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Online
Arc Flash & High Voltage Safety - Qualified Electrical Worker Certification
Training 8am-4pm Edmonton Time , AB OR25197 Register
Apr 24 - Apr 24, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Online
Arc Flash & Low Voltage Safety
Training 8am-4pm Edmonton Time , AB OR25196 Register
Apr 28 - May 02, 2025 In Person
How To Analytically Troubleshoot Complex Electrical Systems with Deductive Reasoning
Saskatoon, SK OR25149 Register
May 05 - May 07, 2025 In Person
Advanced High Voltage Safety for Electrical Leaders
Vancouver, BC OR25164 Register
May 08 - May 08, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Online
Understanding Maintenance Management Software (MMS)
Training 8am-4pm Edmonton Time , AB OR25519 Register
May 14 - May 14, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Online
CSA Z463 Maintenance of Electrical Systems
Training 8am-4pm Saskatoon time, SK OR25161 Register
May 26 - May 30, 2025 In Person
Advanced Electrical System Testing and Maintenance - includes Medium Voltage
Sarnia, ON OR25406 Register
May 29 - May 29, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Online
Arc Flash & Low Voltage Safety
Training 8am-4pm Edmonton Time , AB OR25262 Register
May 29 - May 30, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Online
Arc Flash & High Voltage Safety - Qualified Electrical Worker Certification
Training 8am-4pm Edmonton Time , AB OR25263 Register
Jun 02 - Jun 06, 2025 In Person
Advanced Electrical System Testing and Maintenance - includes Medium Voltage
Sarnia, ON OR25378 Register
Jun 04 - Jun 04, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Online
CSA Z463 Maintenance of Electrical Systems
Training 8am-4pm Toronto time, ON OR25299 Register
Jun 05 - Jun 05, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Online
Understanding Maintenance Management Software (MMS)
Training 8am-4pm Toronto time, ON OR25521 Register
Jun 09 - Jun 13, 2025 In Person
Setting, Testing, Maintaining and Troubleshooting Electrical System Protective Devices
Mississauga, ON OR25238 Register
Jun 09 - Jun 10, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Online
Safe Electrical Switching and Arc Flash Awareness for Operators
Training 8am-4pm Edmonton Time , AB OR25525 Register
Jun 09 - Jun 13, 2025 In Person
Advanced Electrical System Testing and Maintenance - includes Medium Voltage
Edmonton, AB OR25153 Register
Jun 09 - Jun 11, 2025 In Person
Cable Splicing and Terminating of Medium-Voltage Cables
Saskatoon, SK OR25433 Register
Jun 18 - Jun 18, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Online
CSA Z463 Maintenance of Electrical Systems
Training 8am-4pm Edmonton Time , AB OR25301 Register
Jun 20 - Jun 20, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Online
Understanding Maintenance Management Software (MMS)
Training 8am-4pm St. John's NL time, NL OR25522 Register
Jun 23 - Jun 24, 2025 In Person
Beyond the Multimeter: Advanced Electrical Testing for Contractors
Saskatoon, SK OR25435 Register
Jun 23 - Jun 24, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Online
Safe Electrical Switching and Arc Flash Awareness for Operators
Training 8am-4pm Saskatoon time, SK OR25526 Register
Jul 09 - Jul 09, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Online
CSA Z463 Maintenance of Electrical Systems
Training 8am-4pm Edmonton Time , AB OR25437 Register
Jul 14 - Jul 14, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Online
Arc Flash & Low Voltage Safety
Training 8am-4pm Winnipeg time, MB OR25445 Register
Jul 14 - Jul 15, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Online
Arc Flash & High Voltage Safety - Qualified Electrical Worker Certification
Training 8am-4pm Winnipeg time, MB OR25446 Register
Sep 15 - Sep 17, 2025 In Person
Cable Splicing and Terminating of Medium-Voltage Cables
Saskatoon, SK OR25434 Register
Sep 15 - Sep 17, 2025 In Person
Advanced High Voltage Safety for Electrical Leaders
Mississauga, ON OR25529 Register
Sep 22 - Sep 26, 2025 In Person
Advanced Electrical System Testing and Maintenance - includes Medium Voltage
Edmonton, AB OR25295 Register
Sep 22 - Sep 26, 2025 In Person
Setting, Testing, Maintaining and Troubleshooting Electrical System Protective Devices
Saskatoon, SK OR25344 Register
Sep 22 - Sep 25, 2025 In Person
Fundamentals of UPS and Battery Systems
Saskatoon, SK OR25458 Register
Oct 20 - Oct 22, 2025 In Person
Advanced High Voltage Safety for Electrical Leaders
Edmonton, AB OR25530 Register
Oct 27 - Oct 31, 2025 In Person
Setting, Testing, Maintaining and Troubleshooting Electrical System Protective Devices
Mississauga, ON OR25466 Register

All Courses Taught

Fundamentals of UPS and Battery Systems

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Advanced Electrical System Testing and Maintenance - includes Medium Voltage

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How To Analytically Troubleshoot Complex Electrical Systems with Deductive Reasoning

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CSA Z463 Maintenance of Electrical Systems

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Arc Flash & High Voltage Safety - Qualified Electrical Worker Certification

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Arc Flash & Low Voltage Safety

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Arc Flash High Voltage Safety Refresher Certification

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Setting, Testing, Maintaining and Troubleshooting Electrical System Protective Devices

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Understanding Maintenance Management Software (MMS)

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Safe Electrical Switching and Arc Flash Awareness for Operators

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Advanced High Voltage Safety for Electrical Leaders

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Cable Splicing and Terminating of Medium-Voltage Cables

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Beyond the Multimeter: Advanced Electrical Testing for Contractors

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