Richard McFarren
Shelton,CT
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Controls - Construct Tech A
Eversource
Norwalk, CT
03.2021 - Current
- Created cost estimates for capital projects based on engineering design documents and historical data.
- Monitored project progress, identified potential issues, and provided solutions to maintain schedule and budget constraints.
- Prepared detailed cost forecasts, budgets, and schedules using Maximo.
- Coordinated with multiple stakeholders including vendors, suppliers, contractors to ensure accurate planning and scheduling of resources.
- Collaborated closely with Call-Before-You-Dig to organize dig tickets for various projects
- Worked closely with City officials to secure permits for excavation openings
Instrumentation and Regulation (INR)
Eversource
Newtown, CT
01.2014 - 03.2021
- Performed maintenance and repair of instrumentation systems in accordance with established procedures.
- Installed, calibrated and tested new or modified instruments to ensure proper functioning.
- Maintained an inventory of spare parts for use in emergency repairs.
- Configured communication protocols for data exchange between gas control.
- Monitored gate stations for pressure abnormalities and promptly identified potential malfunctions.
Gas Distribution Mechanic - Chief
Eversource
Shelton, CT
05.1991 - 01.2014
- Served as Chief, overseeing crew management and ensuring safety in this department for the past five years
- Managed and supervised leak detection crews
- Managed crews for new installations of services and mains.
- Responsible for the installation of mains and services using backhoe/excavator
- Investigated and repaired leaks
Education
High School Diploma -
Shelton High School
Shelton, CT05-1987
Some College (No Degree) - Engineering
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CTSkills
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Maximo
- EpochField GIS Mapping
- SalesForce
Certification
- Prior Operator Qualification (OQ) in Distribution, INR and Project Controls
- Class A - CDL
- CPR trained
- Adult Education - Welding Training at Boulevard's Haven
Timeline
Project Controls - Construct Tech A
Eversource
03.2021 - Current
Instrumentation and Regulation (INR)
Eversource
01.2014 - 03.2021
Gas Distribution Mechanic - Chief
Eversource
05.1991 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
Shelton High School
Some College (No Degree) - Engineering
University of Bridgeport