Nicholas Shiels

124 Avondale Drive, Courtice, ON | 905-439-6425 | shiels03@gmail.com

Objective
Obtain a position at the Noramtec consultants group as a Biomedical Engineer where I can use my
skills to perform technical and analytical responsibilities on medical equipment.

Education
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING DIPLOMA | SEP 2014 - PRESENT | DURHAM COLLEGE, OSHAWA
Three-year diploma program; currently still enrolled.
Courses include; Diagnostic Imaging Systems, Dialysis, Biomedical Devices and Systems, Biomedical
Instrumentation, Electronic Circuits, Digital Electronics, Computers and Networking, Anatomy and
Physiology, Technical Mathematics, CAD.
TRADES FUNDAMENTALS COLLEGE CIRTIFICATE | SEP 2012 APRIL 2013 | DURHAM
COLLEGE, WHITBY
Two semester certificate program for the basics of trades.
Courses include; Automotive, Electrical, Plumbing, Industrial Mechanic, Carpentry, Welding, HVAC,
Mathematics, Shop Safety, Communications, Computer Essentials.

Skills & Abilities

HARD SKILLS
Proven ability to have excellent knowledge regarding a number of technical tasks
Ability to write in a technical format and have experience with writing technical reports based on
previous duties for review by my employer
Analyze electronic circuits and make changes to correct problems
Capable of writing code in Python and C++ format for Arduino microcontrollers
Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on medical devices
SOFT SKILLS
Demonstrated the ability to work well independently as well as on a team
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Able to follow specific instructions to provide work quality that is up to standard with what is
expected by both employer and customer
Able to receive criticism and can use it to take into account for how I can improve myself
Provide a strong work ethic while continuing to emit a positive attitude in a work environment

Nicholas Shiels
124 Avondale Drive, Courtice, ON | 905-439-6425 | shiels03@gmail.com

Experience
SHOP HELPER | CIMCO REFRIGERATION | 2014 PRESENT
Consistently receive positive feedback on my attitude in the work place and for my ability to listen
and learn quickly as well as on my quality of work
Receive daily instructions and complete them on my own on time and with a quality that is up to high
standards
Carry out technical responsibilities such as welding, carpentry, blueprint reading and quality
assurance inspection of jobs
Train, advise and direct new members of the team on their duties.
Operate overhead cranes to lift extremely large and heavy materials in a safe manor
Operate other heavy machinery and tools including; overhead saws, hand saws, grinders, drill press,
welding machines, gas torches, etc.
GENERAL LABOURER | AYLES ELECTRIC COMPANY | MAY 2014 JULY 2014
Assist a team of industrial electricians in their daily duties
Properly label and organize wires
Assist in making wire connections into large central electrical panels
Organize materials and tools for jobs