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NEW DATE- MAIN PWR SHUTDOWN #5 - SEP12 || 303C230310-01 UMSU Arc Flash Study & Panel Replacements
by Traci Friesen 21 Aug '26

21 Aug '26

Date has been confirmed and this shutdown will happen: Saturday. Sep 12 from 6am-6pm PPWOD- Please re-issue building notifications and JJ - please update the website. Building: UMSU University Ctr Date: Saturday, Sep 12, 2026 Time: 6am-6pm Category: Partial Building Closure Notification: On Saturday, Sep. 12/26 from 6am -6pm power, ventilation and fire alarms will be off to some areas in the building. Levels 100 & 200 of the building will remain open to the public but access to Level 300 and above will be closed. Barricades and signage will be erected by the contractor while the work is being performed. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this shutdown please contact UM Project Manager Muriel Torchia Shyjak at 431-336-3797, muriel.torchiashyjak(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:muriel.torchiashyjak@umanitoba.ca> Thank you, Traci Friesen, BES Project Administrator || Architectural & Engineering Services University of Manitoba 118-89 Freedman Cres. C: 431-374-8140 From: Traci Friesen <Traci.Friesen(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 2:45 PM To: PHYS. PLANT WORK ORDER DESK <ppwod(a)umanitoba.ca> Cc: Gino Gilberto <Gino.Gilberto(a)umanitoba.ca>; Tom Holovach <Thomas.Holovach(a)umanitoba.ca>; Brian Blahut <Brian.Blahut(a)umanitoba.ca>; Frank Snare <Frank.Snare(a)umanitoba.ca>; Powerhouse Engineers <phouse(a)umanitoba.ca>; Muriel Torchia Shyjak <Muriel.TorchiaShyjak(a)umanitoba.ca>; ist-aesnotifications(a)lists.umanitoba.ca; Security Schedule <security.schedule(a)umanitoba.ca>; Gordon Perrier <Gordon.Perrier(a)umanitoba.ca>; Chris Bohonis <Chris.Bohonis(a)umanitoba.ca>; Ophelia Morris <Ophelia.Morris(a)umanitoba.ca>; Trudy Blight <Trudy.Blight(a)umanitoba.ca>; Brent Kolton <Brent.Kolton(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: RESCHEDULING: MAIN POWER SHUTDOWN #5 - TBD || 303C230310-01 UMSU Arc Flash Study & Panel Replacements- Aug23 Hello, We will need to revise the date of this shutdown (scheduled for Sun, Aug 23) as new panel will not arrive this week. New date will be provided on Friday; it will be either Sep 12 or 13th, once SPCs have reviewed and approved. Please keep all workorders to remain open. WO 15328 issued to Elec shop WO 15329 issued to Life Safety WO 15333 issued to Controls WO 15335 issued to Refrigeration Thank you, Traci Friesen, BES Project Administrator || Architectural & Engineering Services University of Manitoba 118-89 Freedman Cres. C: 431-374-8140 From: PHYS. PLANT WORK ORDER DESK <ppwod(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:ppwod@umanitoba.ca>> Sent: Thursday, July 9, 2026 9:08 AM To: Traci Friesen <Traci.Friesen(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Traci.Friesen@umanitoba.ca>> Cc: Gino Gilberto <Gino.Gilberto(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Gino.Gilberto@umanitoba.ca>>; Tom Holovach <Thomas.Holovach(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Thomas.Holovach@umanitoba.ca>>; Brian Blahut <Brian.Blahut(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Brian.Blahut@umanitoba.ca>>; Frank Snare <Frank.Snare(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Frank.Snare@umanitoba.ca>>; Powerhouse Engineers <phouse(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:phouse@umanitoba.ca>>; Muriel Torchia Shyjak <Muriel.TorchiaShyjak(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Muriel.TorchiaShyjak@umanitoba.ca>>; ist-aesnotifications(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:ist-aesnotifications@lists.umanitoba.ca>; Security Schedule <security.schedule(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:security.schedule@umanitoba.ca>>; Gordon Perrier <Gordon.Perrier(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Gordon.Perrier@umanitoba.ca>>; Chris Bohonis <Chris.Bohonis(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Chris.Bohonis@umanitoba.ca>>; Ophelia Morris <Ophelia.Morris(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Ophelia.Morris@umanitoba.ca>>; Trudy Blight <Trudy.Blight(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Trudy.Blight@umanitoba.ca>>; Brent Kolton <Brent.Kolton(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Brent.Kolton@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: RE: MAIN POWER SHUTDOWN #5 - AUG 23 || 303C230310-01 UMSU Arc Flash Study & Panel Replacements WO 15328 issued to Elec shop WO 15329 issued to Life Safety WO 15333 issued to Controls WO 15335 issued to Refrigeration Shutdown entered on the shutdown calendar. Notification sent to group as per previous shutdowns and to JJ for Service disruption page. Thank You, Wendy Waddell Customer Service Desk - Operations & Maintenance CSD | Operations & Maintenance o 204.474.6281 [cid:image001.png@01DD2F20.782CE510] From: Traci Friesen <Traci.Friesen(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Traci.Friesen@umanitoba.ca>> Sent: Monday, March 23, 2026 1:40 PM To: PHYS. PLANT WORK ORDER DESK <ppwod(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:ppwod@umanitoba.ca>> Cc: Gino Gilberto <Gino.Gilberto(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Gino.Gilberto@umanitoba.ca>>; Tom Holovach <Thomas.Holovach(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Thomas.Holovach@umanitoba.ca>>; Brian Blahut <Brian.Blahut(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Brian.Blahut@umanitoba.ca>>; Frank Snare <Frank.Snare(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Frank.Snare@umanitoba.ca>>; Powerhouse Engineers <phouse(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:phouse@umanitoba.ca>>; Muriel Torchia Shyjak <Muriel.TorchiaShyjak(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Muriel.TorchiaShyjak@umanitoba.ca>>; ist-aesnotifications(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:ist-aesnotifications@lists.umanitoba.ca>; Security Schedule <security.schedule(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:security.schedule@umanitoba.ca>>; Gordon Perrier <Gordon.Perrier(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Gordon.Perrier@umanitoba.ca>>; Chris Bohonis <Chris.Bohonis(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Chris.Bohonis@umanitoba.ca>>; Ophelia Morris <Ophelia.Morris(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Ophelia.Morris@umanitoba.ca>>; Trudy Blight <Trudy.Blight(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Trudy.Blight@umanitoba.ca>>; Brent Kolton <Brent.Kolton(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Brent.Kolton@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: MAIN POWER SHUTDOWN #5 - AUG 23 || 303C230310-01 UMSU Arc Flash Study & Panel Replacements On behalf of Project Manager, Muriel Torchia Shyjak please see shutdown request for UMSU Univ Centre: \\ad.umanitoba.ca\ppem\loclapps\A&E\Buildings\303 UMSU UCntr\4 Active\C230310-01 Arc Flash Study and Replace Distribution Panels\06-Const\03-ShutDowns\02-SD\07- ELEC_SD1 Shutdown 5-Aug 23_2026\UMSU-MAIN PWR Shutdown-Aug23.pdf<file://ad.umanitoba.ca/ppem/loclapps/A&E/Buildings/303%20UMSU%20UCntr/4%20Active/C230310-01%20Arc%20Flash%20Study%20and%20Replace%20Distribution%20Panels/06-Const/03-ShutDowns/02-SD/07-%20ELEC_SD1%20Shutdown%205-Aug%2023_2026/UMSU-MAIN%20PWR%20Shutdown-Aug23.pdf> Start End Details Date(s): Aug.23 Aug.23 SUNDAY Times: 6am 6PM Scope: (description of shutdown work with room #'s) Shutdown SD1 to retrofit panel Workorder Required (indicate shop(s): ELEC-FA, ELEC, ENG/CTRL, REFRIG Building Notification (Yes or No): YES Notification: On Sunday, August 23/26 from 6am -6pm all power, ventilation and fire alarms will be off to many areas in the building. No occupancy will be allowed during this time and building will be closed and secured by Security Services. Please power down any equipment that may be affected by this power outage. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this shutdown please contact UM Project Manager Muriel Torchia Shyjak at 431-336-3797, muriel.torchiashyjak(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:muriel.torchiashyjak@umanitoba.ca> Thank you, Traci Friesen, BES Project Administrator l Architectural & Engineering Services University of Manitoba 118-89 Freedman Cres. C: 431-374-8140 Upcoming Vacation: Mar 13, 20 & Mar 26-Apr6

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Ceramics, main power, July 27 & Aug21 8am-4pm
by Norma Brown 20 Jul '26

20 Jul '26

UPDATE: New dates: Jul 27-Aug21 WO - X15229 ELEC WO - X15231 ENG WO - X15242 Life Safety Contractor: Scott Peadson/Spark Power/PM, 204-297-4112, speadson(a)sparkpowercorp.com<mailto:speadson@sparkpowercorp.com> PM: Alex Sopilnyak

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MAIN POWER SHUTDOWN - Mar22 || 303C230310-01 UMSU Arc Flash Study & Panel Replacements
by Traci Friesen 09 Jul '26

09 Jul '26

On behalf of Project Manager, Muriel Torchia Shyjak please see shutdown request for UMSU Univ Centre: \\ad.umanitoba.ca\ppem\Loclapps\A&E\Buildings\303 UMSU UCntr\4 Active\C230310-01 Arc Flash Study and Replace Distribution Panels\06-Const\03-ShutDowns\02-SD\08-ELEC_SD1 Shutdown 1-Mar22_2026\1-UMSU-MAIN PWR Shutdown 1-Mar22.pdf<file://ad.umanitoba.ca/ppem/Loclapps/A&E/Buildings/303%20UMSU%20UCntr/4%20Active/C230310-01%20Arc%20Flash%20Study%20and%20Replace%20Distribution%20Panels/06-Const/03-ShutDowns/02-SD/08-ELEC_SD1%20Shutdown%201-Mar22_2026/1-UMSU-MAIN%20PWR%20Shutdown%201-Mar22.pdf> Start End Details Date(s): Mar.22 Mar.22 SUNDAY Times: 7am 11am Scope: (description of shutdown work with room #'s) Shutdown SD1 to investigate for future retrofits Workorder Required (indicate shop(s): ELEC-FA, ELEC, ENG/CTRL Building Notification (Yes or No): YES Notification: On March 22/26 from 7am -11am all power, ventilation and fire alarms will be off to many areas in the building. No occupancy will be allowed during this time and building will be closed and secured by Security Services. Please power down any equipment that may be affected by this power outage. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this shutdown please contact UM Project Manager Muriel Torchia Shyjak at 431-336-3797, muriel.torchiashyjak(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:muriel.torchiashyjak@umanitoba.ca> Thank you, Traci Friesen, BES Project Administrator l Architectural & Engineering Services University of Manitoba 118-89 Freedman Cres. C: 431-374-8140 Upcoming Vacation: Mar 6, 13 & Mar 26-Apr6

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UMSU University Ctr Arc Flash Stdy & Replace Distribiution Panels - Building ELECTRICAL SHUTDOWN
by Wendy Waddell 09 Jul '26

09 Jul '26

Project Manager is Muriel Torchia Shyjak 431-336-3797 Muriel Torchia Shyjak Muriel.TorchiaShyjak(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Muriel.TorchiaShyjak@umanitoba.ca> WO 115328 – Electrical shop WO 15329 – Life Safety WO 15333 – Controls WO 15335 – Refrigeration Contractor is: Darren Hansen - 204-619-3652 - darren.hansen(a)gmallinelectric.com<mailto:darren.hansen@gmallinelectric.com>

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MAIN PWR-ELEC Shutdown -Jul 21-Aug 14 || Ceramics HVAC Upgrades
by Traci Friesen 07 Jul '26

07 Jul '26

On behalf of Project Manager, Alex Sopilnyak please see shutdown request for CERAMICS BUILDING. Start End Details Date(s): Jul.21 Aug.14 Times: 8am 4pm Scope: (description of shutdown work with room #'s) On Jul 21st shutdown main power, affecting MUA1, fire alarm & monitoring. GC will hook up to temp power generator and building systems will be restored. Contractors will be demolishing old 300KVA 4160:120/208V transformer and install new 500KVA 4160:120/208V transformer. Building power will be shutdown again on Aug 14th to remove from temp power and put back on new transformer. Workorder Required (indicate shop(s): ELEC-FA - to shutdown FA for power switch , CTRL - check everything comes back up after switch Building Notification (Yes or No): No, building SPCs have been made aware Notification: Thank you, Traci Friesen, BES Project Administrator || Architectural & Engineering Services University of Manitoba 118-89 Freedman Cres. C: 431-374-8140 Out of Office: Fridays in July

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MAIN POWER SHUTDOWN #2 - JUN 21 || 303C230310-01 UMSU Arc Flash Study & Panel Replacements
by Traci Friesen 22 Jun '26

22 Jun '26

On behalf of Project Manager, Muriel Torchia Shyjak please see shutdown request for UMSU Univ Centre: \\ad.umanitoba.ca\ppem\loclapps\A&E\Buildings\303 UMSU UCntr\4 Active\C230310-01 Arc Flash Study and Replace Distribution Panels\06-Const\03-ShutDowns\02-SD\09-ELEC-SD2 Shutdown2-Jun21_2026\ELEC_SD2 Shutdown 2_Jun21_2026.pdf<file://ad.umanitoba.ca/ppem/loclapps/A&E/Buildings/303%20UMSU%20UCntr/4%20Active/C230310-01%20Arc%20Flash%20Study%20and%20Replace%20Distribution%20Panels/06-Const/03-ShutDowns/02-SD/09-ELEC-SD2%20Shutdown2-Jun21_2026/ELEC_SD2%20Shutdown%202_Jun21_2026.pdf> Start End Details Date(s): JUN.21 Jun.21 Times: 6AM 6PM Scope: (description of shutdown work with room #'s) Main power shutdown to remove & replace SD2 distribution panel. Workorder Required (indicate shop(s): ELEC-FA, ELEC, ENG/CTRL, REFRIG Building Notification (Yes or No): YES Notification: On Sunday, June 21/26 from 6am -6pm all power, ventilation and fire alarms will be off to many areas in the building. No occupancy will be allowed during this time and building will be closed and secured by Security Services. Please power down any equipment that may be affected by this power outage. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this shutdown please contact UM Project Manager Muriel Torchia Shyjak at 431-336-3797, muriel.torchiashyjak(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:muriel.torchiashyjak@umanitoba.ca> Traci Friesen, BES Project Administrator || Architectural & Engineering Services University of Manitoba 118-89 Freedman Cres. C: 431-374-8140 Upcoming Vacation: Mar 26-Apr6

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U Centre - main power shutdown
by Norma Brown 06 Apr '26

06 Apr '26

113835 ELEC -MA 113837 Life Safety - FA 113839 ENG 113841 MECH - RE PM: Murial Torchia Contractor: Dan Syrnyk, 204-990-8277, dansyrnyk17(a)gmail.com

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University Ctr - Rm 304 - SD1 - Main Power Shutdown - March 22, 2026
by Sarah Beaudry 05 Mar '26

05 Mar '26

PM - Muriel Torchia Shyjak - 431-336-3797 WO 111890 - Electrical Shop Contractor - Darren Hansen - 204-619-3652 Darren.hanssen(a)gmallielectric.com<mailto:Darren.hanssen@gmallielectric.com>

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ELEC SHUTDOWN- Feb26 || HEF Human Ecology Flood Restoration
by Traci Friesen 20 Feb '26

20 Feb '26

On behalf of Project Manager, Andrew Lovatt please see shutdown request for HUMAN ECOLOGY BUILDING: "L:\A&E\Buildings\081 Human Ecology\4 Active\C260129-01 Flood Restoration - Jan 27 2026\4-Constr\02-OM PhysPlant\03-Shutdown\04-ELEC Shutdown-Feb26\HEF-ELEC Shutdown-Feb26.pdf"<file://ad.umanitoba.ca/ppem/loclapps/A&E/Buildings/081%20Human%20Ecology/4%20Active/C260129-01%20Flood%20Restoration%20-%20Jan%2027%202026/4-Constr/02-OM%20PhysPlant/03-Shutdown/04-ELEC%20Shutdown-Feb26/HEF-ELEC%20Shutdown-Feb26.pdf> Start End Details Date(s): Feb.26 Feb.26 Times: 6AM 8AM Scope: (description of shutdown work with room #'s) Shutdown and inspect 3 electrical panel's for inspection of water damage located in Room 107-A, 107Cor, 206Cor (Pnl B) Workorder Required (indicate shop(s): n/a Building Notification (Yes or No): NO Notification: Traci Friesen, BES Project Administrator l Architectural & Engineering Services University of Manitoba 118-89 Freedman Cres. C: 431-374-8140 Upcoming Vacation: Fridays in Feb/Mar

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Service Disruption - Drake - Electrical Shutdown - November 25th, 2025
by PHYS. PLANT WORK ORDER DESK 25 Nov '25

25 Nov '25

Good Morning, Please see below notice on behalf of Sara Orellana. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Building : Drake Location: Level 400 Timeframe: November 25th, 2025 – 5:00 AM to 7:30 AM Category: Electrical Shutdown Overview: Drake L400 - Tuesday Nov 25th, 2025 – 5:00am – 7:30am – There will be a partial electrical shutdown on Drake L400 from 5:00 am – 7:30am on November 25th, 2025. During the shutdown, some lights and receptacles on L400 will be off. Please ensure any sensitive equipment and devices are powered down before leaving on Monday November 24th. If you have any issues following the shut down please contact the project manager listed below. Question/concerns, please contact Sara Orellana. Sara.orellana(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Sara.orellana@umanitoba.ca>, 204-990-1203. Physical Plant Work Order Desk 204.474.6281

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