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
California
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, TX06.2009
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