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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, CT
05-1987

Some College (No Degree) - Engineering

University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT

Skills

  • 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

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