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Patrick Holthaus

Seneca,KS

Summary

Dependable Line Superintendent with 18 years of expertise in leadership and supervisory roles. Proficient at electric system management, fleet management, safety leadership, project management, and inventory record keeping. Leads by example.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Superintendent

Nemaha-Marshall Electric Cooperative
Axtell, KS
12.2022 - Current
  • Directed daily operations for line crews, ensuring timely and safe installation, repair, and maintenance of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
  • Supervised storm restoration efforts, coordinating crew deployment and resource allocation to restore power swiftly during outages.
  • Manage & monitor safety protocols & training programs, reducing incident rates and improving compliance with OSHA and NESC standards.
  • Oversaw system upgrades, including the installation of a new substation and implementation of new construction standards.
  • Fleet & equipment procurement, ensuring readiness for both routine maintenance and emergency response.
  • Maintained right of way clearance schedules, mitigating potential outages and enhancing system reliability.
  • Served as liaison for members, building trust and transparency around infrastructure projects and planned outages.

Field Manager

IES Holdings Inc.
Holdrege, NE
01.2007 - 11.2022
  • Ensure assigned project is executed in strict adherence to company safety policies and procedures.
  • Lead project safety initiatives as well as teach and train proper safety methods.
  • Mentor subordinates in proper safety methods.
  • Execute project work in accordance with the project schedule.
  • Manage both company and owner supplied project materials on assigned projects.
  • Manage equipment on assigned project to control cost and effectively utilize owned and rented equipment.
  • Maintain company tooling in proper working order and provide accurate accountability for all tools.
  • Supervise subcontractors and coordinate their work to meet project schedules and quality expectations.
  • Meet with and interact with customer field representatives, throughout each project's life-cycle in order to maintain positive client relationships.

Journeyman Lineman

IES Holdings Inc
Holdrege, NE
01.2000 - 12.2006
  • Performed work on both dead and energized lines of different voltages.
  • Worked quickly and safely to maintain and reconduct lines.
  • Assisted in various capacities during construction, repair and maintenance of electrical lines.
  • Adhered to strict federal and corporate rules to promote overall safety of workers and members of public.
  • Assessed power lines, poles and electrical equipment for wear and damage and reported deficiencies to appropriate supervisor.
  • Maintained safety and high quality of workmanship by following company standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.

Education

Robert I. Kabat Management Internship Program

NRECA
Madison, WI
02-2025

Electric Power & Distribution

Manhattan Area Technical College
Manhattan, KS
12.1999

References

  • John Eckhardt-Operations Manager (308) 832-5071
  • Dennis Riek-Project Manager (308) 991-5948
  • Kathy O'Brien-General Manager (785)-736-2345

Timeline

Line Superintendent

Nemaha-Marshall Electric Cooperative
12.2022 - Current

Field Manager

IES Holdings Inc.
01.2007 - 11.2022

Journeyman Lineman

IES Holdings Inc
01.2000 - 12.2006

Electric Power & Distribution

Manhattan Area Technical College

Robert I. Kabat Management Internship Program

NRECA

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