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Richard Schad

Missouri City,TX

Summary

Tireless Construction Manager of Industrial/ Solar/ BESS Yards/ Transmission Lines.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Electrical Construction Manager

NextEra Energy
09.2022 - Current
  • Assisted with management of substation construction and testing.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Attends job scope walk downs, leads job scope discussions and attends 30/60/90 design reviews by Engineering to provide constructability input
  • Addresses all communication and project documentation with contractors and conduct meetings at the job site

Industrial Electrical Supervisor

Zachry
09.2016 - 09.2023
  • Read blueprints and specifications to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
  • Identify all tools required for tasks.
  • Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks prior to and throughout task.
  • Manage workloads, supplies, equipment, and reporting on a daily basis.
  • Fabricate, install and modify cable tray, conduit and cabling as necessary according to project specifications.
  • Assemble and install various electrical systems according to manufacturers instructions.
  • Terminate wires and cable to electrical equipment in power, controls, lighting and signals applications.
  • Test electrical components for continuity and proper voltage readings according to specifications.
  • Inspect electrical equipment and components to identify potential hazards and to ensure the equipment is in safe operational condition.
  • Install and maintain temporary power systems.
  • Install and maintain grounding systems, temporary and permanent, for all equipment and structures.
  • Hoist equipment and tools into a location via bull rigging or crane.
  • Reviewed and studied blueprints to ensure a quality installation after completion of tasks.
  • Managed LOTO and PTW procedures for crew for the duration of all tasks as required.

Electrical Journeyman

Zachry Industrial
06.2013 - 08.2016


  • Mentored junior engineers and new hires to better improve competence and efficiency of site team.
  • Analyzed complex technical problems, determined solutions and made sound decisions to ensure delivery of a quality product at completion of task.
  • Supervised, trained and evaluated electrical and mechanical staff.
  • Operated motor vehicle to perform assigned duties.
  • Supervised and evaluated installation and repair of lights and power in buildings and facilities.
  • Estimated material requirements for installation of electrical systems.
  • Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
  • Assessed electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and needed adjustments or repairs.
  • Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
  • Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
  • Consulted with management on functionality and lifespan of electrical equipment, advising when continued use may be hazardous.
  • Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
  • Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.

Electrical Helper

Zachry Industrial
10.2010 - 03.2013


  • Operated hand and power tools correctly to minimize risks of damage, shock or personal injury.
  • Pulled wire through conduits and other raceway.
  • Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
  • Learned how to complete semi-skilled and advanced work such conduit bending and cable tray installation.
  • Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
  • Worked in confined spaces to install wires, fans and other components.
  • Mounted and installed boxes, conduit and strapping for new installations.
  • Installed light fixtures in existing structures and new constructions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Marry Carroll High School
Corpus Christi, TX
06.2009

Skills

  • NEC code regulations
  • Electrical installations
  • BESS Systems Instillation
  • Raceway fabrication and installation
  • High Voltage terminations and Stress Cone installation
  • Reading and interpreting Blueprints and schematics
  • Power and control circuit troubleshooting
  • Project estimation and bidding
  • Performance testing (Insulation resistance testing, grounding resistivity testing, etc)
  • Safety and compliance
  • Repairing electrical systems

Timeline

Electrical Construction Manager

NextEra Energy
09.2022 - Current

Industrial Electrical Supervisor

Zachry
09.2016 - 09.2023

Electrical Journeyman

Zachry Industrial
06.2013 - 08.2016

Electrical Helper

Zachry Industrial
10.2010 - 03.2013

High School Diploma -

Marry Carroll High School

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