DT-ELECTRIC - Key Persons
Brian's most challenging project was without a doubt the Yellowknife Airport, where he was the supervising electrician from start to finish. The job involved underground power and phone conduits, renovation work, new construction and relocating of existing services including power, lighting, and fire alarm data.
Brian was now the leader of eight electricians. After consulting with those more experienced, he came up with a game plan. There were no drawings showing how many wires or cables went to certain locations, so they had to count the various motors limits and control devices themselves and take them to the control room PLC cabinet. Brianà ™s decision to stay and assume responsibility for the project led to it being successfully completed on time.
Duc is the founder of DT Electric Ltd. and has been an electrician in the North for over 15 years. He started the company with a 500-dollar van and some hand tools and built it up into today's team of experienced professionals that can take on the most complex projects.
Duc is the founder of DT Electric Ltd. and has been an electrician in the North for over 15 years. He started the company with a 500-dollar van and some hand tools and built it up into todayà ™s team of experienced professionals that can take on the most complex projects.
Duc is quick to thank his community for the support that, combined with his dedication and hard work, has allowed him and his family to prosper in the North. He wanted to start a company that made a difference in the same community, with an emphasis on building partnerships and helping employees grow and prosper as well.
airport taxi transfer à œWe work with a lot of great companies that give us many opportunities,à Duc says. à œWe have ongoing work with our partners at Capital City Construction, Northern Property, Bellanca Development and Mackenzie Management. We also get great opportunities from ARCAN, Clark Builders and Kasteel Konstruction.Ã
Duc knows the learning curve is steep in the North and that there is no better training than the experience you get here. Ã œA first-year electrician in the south is going to be carrying stuff around job sites, a second year electrician might be mounting boxes,Ã he says. Ã œIn the North, you get to do every aspect of the job. You get thrown into the fire and if you make a mistake, you never forget it.Ã Duc likes to see an apprentice just getting signed up in the electrical trade progress until they get their ticket, and have ultimate confidence that they are well trained.
Among the many projects on which he has been involved, Duc says a wild rose-shaped community centre in Dettah stands out, not only because of the architectural challenge of wiring it, but also because its unique aesthetic qualities emphasized the greater good the building was going to provide the community.
An ardent supporter of local sports, DT Electric Ltd. sponsors a multitude of activities that include kids soccer and hockey, womenà ™s basketball and menà ™s volleyball. à œWhen I was younger and my financial situation wasnà ™t great, a lot of local companies stepped up for me,à Duc says. à œThatà ™s why we sponsor a lot of local sports.Ã
Ducà ™s goal as a director of DT Electric Ltd. is to build something that provides first-class electrical solutions, helps his employees grow, makes a difference in the community and lasts long after he is gone. à œThe North has given me everything I have,à he says. à œMy family and I love the North, ità ™s a special place for us. If our company can help others prosper than I think weà ™ve succeeded.Ã