National Tradesmen Day with Triangle Electric

September 26, 2019
National Tradesmen Day 2019

National Tradesmen Day with Triangle Electric

Throughout September, Triangle Electric was celebrating National Tradesmen Day. This day was created by Irwin tools in 2011 to celebrate and show just how important tradesmen are. It only happens once a year on the third Friday of September, but we believe honoring our tradesmen should happen all year long! 



National Tradesmen Day Celebrates all of the hard-working people out there that do hands-on work. This includes electricians, plumbers, carpenters, and so much more. These committed men and women work hard to ensure that everything in our lives functions the way they should, which is why tradespeople are so important! In the past decade or so, the amount of people interested in trade work has declined. However, being a tradesman opens the door to numerous opportunities, and it is an incredibly rewarding career field! Every day is a new challenge, which brings a sense of accomplishment when you build or fix something with your own two hands. 


Triangle Electric is very fortunate in having the best electrician tradesmen and women around! This month, we have been honoring and featuring some of our tradesmen through our employee spotlights and will continue to do so for the rest of the year! Check out some of our hard-working team members!

Matt Eldred

Electrician



Matt has been an electrician with Triangle Electric for roughly eight years! Originally he is from Williston but considers Montana his home. His favorite hobbies include hunting and fishing, and his favorite foods are steak, fish, and chicken. His favorite band that he rocks out to is Five Finger Death Punch. During his free time, Matt is hunting, fishing, or spending quality time with his children. If he could go anywhere in the world it would be British Columbia or taking his wife to the tropics!

John Mayer

Panel Shop Apprentice


John Mayer has been an apprentice in the panel shop at Triangle Electric for almost five years! His favorite thing about working at Triangle Electric is the awesome work crew he’s a part of, and his favorite project was building Oasis P2CS.


Originally, John is from Airway Heights, WA and his hobbies include playing video games and his bass guitar. His favorite food is pizza, and his favorite movie is Big Trouble in Little China. His favorite bands are Slayer and Alestorm! If John could go anywhere in the world, he would explore Japan.

Over his 5 years at Triangle Electric, he has gained a lot of knowledge in wiring panels, and in another five years, he sees himself as a Foreman! John would like to give a shoutout to all of the employees in Automation because everyone is a pleasure to work with!

Kathleen Germano

Forelady

Kathleen has joined Triangle Electric as a Forelady only 7 months ago! During her time here she has been constantly learning new things and aspects of her job, and her favorite project so far has been the Trenton School.


Kathleen was born and raised in North Dakota, and her favorite hobby is taking motorcycle trips. She loves all types of foods, so it’s impossible to pick a favorite! Kathleen’s favorite movie is Monty Python & the Holy Grail, and her favorite musician is Frederic Chopin. If Kathleen could go anywhere she’d go to Scotland, and possibly even attempt to find the lock ness monster! In her free time, she likes to finger paint, camping, and anything that is an adventure!

During her time at Triangle Electric, she’s learned a lot about patience and in five years has jokingly said she sees herself herding chickens on a sailboat! She also loves her career & family and wants to give a huge shoutout to her loved ones for all of their support. She’d also like to thank Gary for always making everyone smile!

Josh Coleman

Journeyman

Josh Coleman has been a journeyman with Triangle Electric for three years! During his time, he’s found that what he likes most is learning circuits and how to start them from the ground up, as well as putting everything together. His favorite Triangle Electric project has been the Trenton School because it showed how what to look for in old buildings and ideas on how to run a job.

Josh was born and raised in Minot, and his favorite hobby is riding his motorcycle. He enjoys Knephla soup and ice cream (no, not eaten together), his favorite movie is spacebars, and his all-time favorite band is Metallica! If he could go anywhere in the world, he’d choose to lounge on the beaches of Hawaii. In his free time, he likes to spend quality time with his family.

Over the past three years at Triangle Electric, Josh has learned about problem-solving, communication with general contractors, and how to guide apprentices. In five years, he hopes to be running jobs himself or doing control work. Josh would like to give a special shoutout to Mike Baker and Justin McCall for teaching him most of the aspects of electrical work!

Jasson Schwettman

Electrical Apprentice



Jasson Schwettman has been an Electrical Apprentice for Triangle Electric for four years! So far his favorite project that he’s worked on was the District 8 Missouris Ridge Project, and what he likes most about his job is seeing the finished product of his hard work! 


Originally, Jasson is from Colorado but is a proud North Dakotan now! His favorite hobby is fishing, and he loves some good sushi and sake. Jason’s favorite movies are the Lord of the Rings Trilogy, and for his favorite band/musician it’s a tie between Bob Seger & Lynyrd Skynyrd. 

If Jasson could go anywhere in the world, he would love to go to Ireland. In his free time, if he’s not enjoying a day fishing, he’s playing video games on his PS4.



Over his past four years at Triangle Electric, he has learned the commercial side of electrical work which was previously unknown to him. Also, he has learned an immense amount about EMT conduit! In five years he sees himself as a journeyman (possibly master) electrician with excellent work, a great retirement package, and debt-free! Jason would like to thank God for the wonderful gifts & blessings in his life. And also his co-worker, Greg, for doing everything he can to make sure the team completes their work on time and with as few hiccups as possible. He’d also like to give a shoutout to Dave for being the smartest foreman he’s known, and also shout out to his entire team at Triangle Electric! Lastly, he’d like to encourage Noah to give his new apprenticeship his all!

Matt Powers

Electrical Apprentice



Matt Powers is an apprentice electrician and has been with Triangle Electric for one year! What he likes most about his job is job planning and troubleshooting, and his favorite project was commissioning.


Originally from Ohio, Matt enjoys fishing and his favorite food is steak. His favorite movie is American Sniper, and his favorite musician is Jason Aldean. If Matt could go anywhere, he’d like to visit Arizona! In his free time, he enjoys fishing and cruising around on his jet ski.

During his time with Triangle Electric, Matt has learned how to organize time during different jobs. He says that he enjoys his career, and is excited to learn more and become a better electrician!

Dustin Schulz

Journeyman Electrician

Dustin Schulz is a journeyman electrician and has been with Triangle Electric for 14 years! What he likes most about his job is that there is something different every day, and his favorite projects he’s worked on was Walmart and the Sidney Health Center.


Dustin is from Sidney, MT and his hobbies include softball, darts, bowling, hunting, and fishing. His favorite foods are BBQ and Pizza, and his favorite movies are Die Hard and Alien. He loves to rock out to classics such as AC/DC, Aerosmith, and Journey. If Dustin could go anywhere, he would tour through Europe. When he has free time he enjoys working on his house and spending time with his family.

During his time with Triangle Electric, one of the things he’s learned is the LED lighting industry is constantly changing. In five years, he sees himself having another child, married, and working on more fun projects at Triangle!

Ryan Dehner

Draftsman, Lead Fiber Tech, and Laser Engraver



Ryan has been with Triangle Electric for eight years as a draftsman, lead fiber tech, and laser engraver! His favorite thing about his job is being able to design & engrave new things.


Originally, Ryan is from Sidney, MT and his favorite hobbies are gunsmithing and woodworking. He loves fresh seafood and enjoys the Marvel series movies. His favorite band is Metallica, and if he could go anywhere he’d head to the east coast to try all of their seafood! During his free time, Ryan enjoys hunting and target shooting.

Over the last eight years, Ryan has learned how to use AutoCAD and mastered laser engraving, and in five years he sees himself continuing to learn more and strengthening these skills

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Christmas for Kids

November 17, 2021
Christmas for Kids 2021 Triangle Electric supports Christmas for Kids. Help us bring awareness to this cause by supporting this year! The Christmas for Kids' crew is once more raising funds to help children in our community for this coming holiday season. Christmas for Kids needs your help to ensure that every child has a cheerful Christmas that they'll remember for many years. Each previous year we had seen this endeavor grow. We find more children in need & have more volunteers helping. For the past 25 years (this being the 26th), area businesses and individuals have continued to show their support. Your thoughtful donation will have a profound effect on these children. This past year (2020), we bought gifts, clothes, boots, etc. for 254 kids. Through word-of-mouth referrals, church groups, and other local programs we find many of these children's names. We don't simply buy a toy or a pair of shoes, but seek out the adult(s) in their life and really find out what's on their WANT and NEED list, including warm clothes. If you'd like to help with either of these events, please speak with your Christmas for Kids contact. We would love to have you help us shop, sort, box, or wrap gifts with us! Well over 99% of your donation goes back into the local community. For those of you who helped last year, we would like to thank you and again ask you to support this very worthwhile effort. Thanks once again. Merry Christmas and may God bless you!! Sincerely, CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS COMMITTEE In Memory of Eldon Heffer If you'd like to make a donation please make all check payable to: Christmas for Kids OR Please contact Randy at (702)- 770-9321 to arrange for someone to pick up your donation or if you have any questions regarding the event. You may also visit the Christmas for Kids Facebook page for any additional details! https://www.facebook.com/Christmas-For-Kids-Inc-Williston-ND-105139911990561/ Christmas for Kids, Inc. is a non-profit charity listed with the ND Secretary of State. It is recognized by the IRS as a 501 (c)(3) exempt charity and this information is available upon request. EVENT DETAILS: SHOP: DECEMBER 5TH AT 9:00 AM @ Wal-Mart - Normal entrance, meet in the Garden Center WRAP: DECEMBER 9TH AT 6:30 PM @ Triangle Electric's HR building (west of their office)

Halloween Kids Coloring Contest

October 12, 2021
Halloween Kids Coloring Contest at Triangle Electric Enter your children, ages 2 to 12 years old, in this year's Halloween Coloring Contest! We're giving away prizes for the best coloring pages we receive. You can either stop by our office to pick up the coloring pages, or visit our website and download them. Be sure to return your colorful creations to Triangle Electric by 10/28! Best of luck to all of the kiddos, we can't wait to see your artwork!

Freedom Wall Project

December 7, 2020
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National Tradesmen Day 2020 with Triangle Electric

September 29, 2020
National Tradesmen Day with Triangle Electric Throughout September, Triangle Electric was celebrating National Tradesmen Day which was created by Irwin tools in 2011 to celebrate and show just how important tradesmen are. It only happens once a year on the third Friday of September, but we believe honoring our tradesmen should happen all year long! National Tradesmen Day Celebrates all of the hard-working people out there that do hands-on work to make our communities & homes function properly and efficiently. This includes electricians, plumbers, carpenters, and so much more. These committed men and women work hard to ensure that everything in our lives functions the way they should, which is why tradespeople are so important! Being a tradesman opens the door to numerous opportunities, and it is an incredibly rewarding career field! Every day is a new challenge, which brings a sense of accomplishment when you build or fix something with your own two hands. Each trade field is different from the other, but they are each physically and mentally demanding in their own ways. Tradespeople have a unique skill to solve issues quickly and to get the job done! Being a tradesman opens the door to numerous opportunities, and it is an incredibly rewarding career field! Every day is a new challenge, which brings a sense of accomplishment whenever a job is completed. We believe that everybody should learn at least one trade in their life so that they can comprehend how interesting yet challenging it can be! Honoring Our Team The Triangle Electric team is what makes Triangle Electric great! They are the key to our success as a company, and we cannot praise our employees enough. Triangle Electric is very fortunate in having the best electrician tradesmen and women in the region! We have been honoring and featuring some of our tradesmen through our employee spotlights and will continue to do so for the rest of the year! Check out some of our hard-working team members!

Triangle Electric Inc Wins Best of the Bakken 2020 Award for Best Electrician

September 28, 2020
Triangle Electric has been a part of the Bakken community since it was established in 1946! At the start of the company, a big part of the business was expanding rural electrification to western North Dakota and eastern Montana. By the 1950s, Triangle Electric had begun offering services to the oil and gas industry and had participated in the first major oil boom in the Williston Basin. As the Bakken grew, so did the amount of residential and commercial construction projects in the region, some of which still serve our communities to this day! Since then, Triangle Electric Inc. has grown with the Bakken and has continued to serve the Williston community and surrounding areas. Triangle Electric now has approximately 300 electricians and support staff to support the Bakken’s electrical needs!  We are proud and honored to be named as Best Electrician for the Best of the Bakken 2020 Awards. At Triangle Electric, we take immense pride in our work, diligence, and dedication to providing the best electrical services in the region! We firmly believe that our people make the difference, and we wouldn’t have received this award without their hard work! We would like to express our gratitude to all who nominated & voted for Triangle Electric as Best Electrician, as well as our amazing team that made it happen! It is an honor to have received the Best of the Bakken 2020 Award for the fourth year in a row, and we look forward to continuing to provide electrical services to the Bakken!

Brave the Shave 2020 With Triangle Electric

March 3, 2020
Every year, Triangle Electric team members set out to raise funds for Brave the Shave! Brave the Shave is the region’s largest fundraiser that is on a mission to fight childhood cancer through family support and cancer research. This organization believes that all children deserve a worry-free childhood, and Brave the Shave is committed to supporting the full spectrum of their cancer journey. To support this years’ Brave the Shave, Triangle Electric team members, Brandon Johnson and Cliff Dixon, are participating to raise funds for the cause! Help Brandon Johnson and Cliff Dixon meet their fundraising goals before having their heads and beards shaven! The Williston head shaving will take place at the Williston State College on Saturday, March 14th from Noon – 3 PM. Follow the links below to support the Brave the Shave in Williston and fight against childhood cancer! To donate for Brandon: https://donate.bravetheshave.net/campaign/2020WillistonEvent/BrandonJohnson To donate for Cliff: https://donate.bravetheshave.net/campaign/2020WillistonEvent/CliffDixon Brave the Shave Williston Event Saturday, March 14th • Noon – 3 PM Williston State College 1410 University Ave, Williston, North Dakota 58801

Triangle Electric Wins Best of the Bakken 2019

September 17, 2019
Triangle Electric has been a part of the Bakken community since 1946. When the oil and gas exploration began in North Dakota in the early 1950s, Triangle Electric participated in the first major oil boom in the Williston Basin. Commercial and residential construction projects were at an all-time high, and these structures still serve our community. Since then, Triangle Electric has continuously grown and now has approximately 300 electricians and support staff.  We are proud and honored to be named as Best Electrician for the Best of the Bakken 2019 Awards. At Triangle Electric, we take pride in our hard work, diligence, and dedication to providing the Bakken with the best electrical services around! We would like to thank all of the voters who nominated and voted for Triangle Electric for Best Electrician, as well as our amazing team that makes everything happen! It is a huge honor to have won this award for the third year in a row, and we look forward to continuing to provide electrifying services to the Bakken.

Brave the Shave with Triangle Electric

April 10, 2019
Brave the Shave with Triangle Electric in Williston! Every year, Triangle Electric team members set out to participate in and raise funds for Brave the Shave. Brave the Shave is the regionʼs largest fundraiser that is on a mission to fight childhood cancer through family support and research. The organization believes all kids deserve a healthy, worry-free childhood and is committed to supporting the full spectrum of their cancer journey. To support this yearsʼ Brave the Shave, our Minot and Williston locations are going head to head with each other to see which team can raise the most money for the cause! Help Brandon Johnson and Chris Sondrol from Williston beat team Minot, and meet their fundraising goals before having their heads shaven! Team Willistonʼs head shaving will take place at the Williston State College in the Skadeland Gym from 12 pm – 3 pm on Saturday, April 13th!Join us in supporting the cause and helping children with cancer. There will be a silent auction at the event, as well as a delicious Sloppy Joe feed for a free will offering. Help us donate, raise money, and shave your head for the cause!  Follow the links below to support Brave the Shave in Williston and the fight against childhood cancer today! To donate for Brandon: https://donate.bravetheshave.net/…/2019Willi…/BrandonJohnson To donate for Chris: https://donate.bravetheshave.net/…/2019Willist…/ChrisSondrol If you are unable to make it out for team Williston, come out and support team Minot at the IBEW Hall on April 27th.

Brandon Johnson 16 Year Anniversary

November 12, 2018
Brandon Johnson has been a long-time employee of Triangle Electric! A month ago, we celebrated Brandon Johnson’s 16 year anniversary at Triangle Electric, and we couldn’t be happier about it. In celebration, we wanted to show the man behind the job!  Brandon Johnson graduated from the North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) at Wahpeton in 2001. He started working for Triangle as an Apprentice Electrician, but he eventually obtained his ND journeyman’s license, and then went on to obtain his Master’s License. Triangle Electric is all about rewarding hard work, so Brandon worked his way up from the bottom to the top of this company. Outside of work, he is a proud father of 3 girls: Grace, Molly, and Sadie. He’s actively involved in their extracurricular sports (basketball), and he enjoys going on family vacations during the summer! He likes fishing and camping. Finally, he enjoys doing all of this with his wife Mellissa! He enjoys raising his family here in Williston, and he spends a large portion of his time into local community organizations such as the Williston Teton Booster Club, Williston State College Foundation, and many others. Thanks for all that you do Brandon!
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