RICHARD F. STEELE
Wasilla,USA
Summary
To utilize extensive experience and varied skills in Industrial and Commercial Electrical construction with a professional organization that encourages and provides opportunities for advancement.. Knowledgeable construction professional known for developing effective schedules, creating plans to see projects through to completion and assessing work to comply with applicable codes. Multitasking Project Superintendent works productively with various personalities and meets very tight deadlines.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Superintendent
NW Electric
02.2022 - Current
- Handled scheduling with subcontractors and staff to complete projects within required timeframes.
- Conducted regular site inspections to assess progress, address issues, and maintain quality control throughout the project lifecycle.
- Monitored project milestones and adjusted scheduling to meet deadlines.
- Conducted walk-throughs with clients prior to project close, completing punchlists and answering all questions.
Electrician
Sumner Electric
05.2019 - 12.2021
- School addition-Aniak, AK
- School addition and remodel-Tuntutuliak, AK
Electrician
North West Electric
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Installation of 800A 3 Phase 120/208 Service for 52 man camp
- Temporary power for 5 connex's and the shop building which included conduit and SO Cord for lighting, heat, switches and receptacles
- Kivalina, AK
- Tenant improvement for lighting in 2400 ft.² storage space which included the installation of conduit, wire, and cable for low-voltage switching and sensors
- Kotzebue, AK
Lead Electrician/Working Foreman
Sumner Electric
01.2005 - 11.2018
- Installation of conduit, wire, cable, power supplies, cameras and antennas for CCTV systems for observation of public park area
- Installation of an 800A 120/240 single phase service for a 20 man camp which included CT-enclosure, metering, transfer switch, six space MDP, for connections to five load centers in the camp, temporary setup for water and wastewater holding tanks, health, control and heat trace
- Tuntituliak, AK
- Complete replacement and relocation of control module for a working lift station which included installation of 150KVA 277/480 3 phase transformer, metering, 11 section MCC for 2 50 HP pump motor VFD's, exhaust fan for dry and wet well, process control Rosemount Instruments for pressure, flow, and temperature
- PLC wiring for these devices and Metasys interface to owners existing system
- Installation of MCHL cable tray from module to lift station and connection in Class 1 Div 2 area
- Installation of all conduit, wire, and cable for heating system
- Barrow, AK
- School remodel which included conduit, wire, and cable for all systems of distribution power, lighting, N-light system, fire alarm, sound, and HVAC
- Huslia, AK
- Baker Hughes, Kenai AK: Under slab conduit installation, for class I division I, class I Division II and office, mechanical and electrical room areas
- Kali School, Point Lay AK: Planning, coordination and execution of demo and retrofit of Electrical and special systems
- Complete interior demo and remodel of existing school which included new MDP, panel boards, transformers, power, lighting F.A., data, individual Classroom sound systems, low voltage lighting, control, and CCTV system
- New Point Lay Power Plant: Startup and commissioning of new power plant
- Chefornak K-12 School, New addition of gym, classrooms, locker rooms, new mechanical, electrical, communication/special system's rooms
Journeyman Electrician
MSI
02.2013 - 03.2013
- New Truck Shops & Chemical Storage Facilities, Deadhorse AK: Installation of relay logic and DDC controls of HVAC and E-VAC systems which included cutting, threading, bending ridged conduit, installing EMT, flex and seal tight, installing VFD's, DDC panels, temperature-pressure and air flow components to control and monitor air handling, make-up, and exhaust air units
- Install CO2 and H2 gas monitor and detection devices and interface with air-e-vac and alarm systems
- Install boiler controls, for temperature flow and demand for in-floor heating and industrial pressure washer applications
Journeyman/Lead Electrician
Megawatt Electric
07.2009 - 10.2011
- Commercial electrical installation of up to 2000A services, M.D.P., panel boards and transformers at Palmer State of Alaska remodel of Old Valley Hospital
- HVAC controls upgrade in 5 schools which included all conduit, cabling, device installation, panel fabricating and terminating
- Tununak, Tooksook Bay, Mekoryuk, Nunapitchuk and Nightmute
- Commerical installation included cutting, threading, bending of conduit for 400A services, MDP, panel board, transformers for electric rooms
- Cable tray above ceiling installation at JBER for Warrior in Transition project
- Installation of conduit, conductors and panel boards for 4 story hotel in Kotzebue AK
Journeyman Electrician
Shock Electric
12.2008 - 07.2009
- Installation of power, lighting and controls JBER hanger 17 F-22 APU exhaust ducting, CO2 monitoring, alarm and warning lights
- Radio station remote site transmitter back-up generator, Palmer AK underground and under slab conduit installation for 8,000 sq
- Ft
- Storage building
- Excavation, backfill, finish grading for footing slab, steel erection for existing pole barn to enclosed building
- JBER backhoe, dozer, forklift, operation on this project
- Numerous other electrical construction projects ongoing since 1978
Education
Journeyman -
State of Alaska
01.1990
High School Diploma -
Kodiak High School
Kodiak, AK01.1978
Skills
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Coordinate and install electrical systems
- Resolve construction conflicts
- Install power and control conduit
- Installation of electrical systems for generators
- Installation of security systems
- Heavy equipment operation
- Planning and installation with safety considerations
- Accurate daily reporting
- Material take-offs and ordering
- Electronic correspondence
- Load calculation
- Conduit and conductor sizing
- Experienced with hand tools
- Experienced with cordless power tools
- Experienced with knockout sets
- Experienced with powder activated core drills
- Experienced with tugger
- Cutting, bending, and threading conduit
Timeline
Project Superintendent
NW Electric
02.2022 - Current
Electrician
Sumner Electric
05.2019 - 12.2021
Electrician
North West Electric
11.2018 - 03.2019
Journeyman Electrician
MSI
02.2013 - 03.2013
Journeyman/Lead Electrician
Megawatt Electric
07.2009 - 10.2011
Journeyman Electrician
Shock Electric
12.2008 - 07.2009
Lead Electrician/Working Foreman
Sumner Electric
01.2005 - 11.2018
High School Diploma -
Kodiak High School
Journeyman -
State of Alaska
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