Richard Hughes
Ronkonkoma,NY
Summary
Resourceful Electrician known for completing projects with high productivity and efficiency. Specialize in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and electrical installation. Skills include wiring distribution systems, energy management, and safety protocols. Excel in problem-solving, time management, and teamwork to ensure smooth operations on every project.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Price Industries Inc.
Suwanee, Georgia
10.2023 - 10.2025
- Performed preventive maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools for repairs and installations.
- Collaborated with team members to improve maintenance processes.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs.
- Assisted in training new technicians on maintenance procedures.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all tasks.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Inspected grounds and buildings to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
- Collaborated with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance schedules.
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Changed HVAC filters and cleaned condensation drains to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
- Adjusted machine settings according to manufacturing specifications.
- Diagnosed and repaired equipment malfunctions efficiently.
Maintenance Mechanic
Masonite Door Fabrication
Lawrenceville, Georgia
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Troubleshoot, repair, replace, adjust, align, inspect, operate, test, modify, install and disassemble/reassemble defective or malfunctioning mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system equipment using equipment available including hand and/or power tools.
- Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and cleaning of production and facility equipment to ensure equipment /systems are in good working condition.
- Move machinery and equipment, using hoist, dollies, rollers and industrial trucks.
- PLC automation and motion.
- Manipulate and understand the required functions of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Maintain required records, logs, etc. with regard to inspections, testing, maintenance, installation and repairs of equipment and machinery.
- Follow all safety regulations and be prepared to work in and supervise confined space entry, Arc Flash, and LOTO procedures.
- Follows all safety rules and procedures, as well as good housekeeping within the department and work areas in accordance with Masonite Architectural SOPs.
Electrician
New York State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation
West Babylon, New York
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Perform skilled journey-level work in the electrical trades, including the installation and maintenance of electric motors, generators, automatic controls, and all aspects of electrical distribution.
- Operate a bucket truck following all applicable safety measures.
- Maintain underground and overhead wires, install circuit breakers, install new electric wiring, pull and rehab pumps, wire sewer lift stations, and act as a troubleshooter on all aspects of the electric system.
- Supervise subordinates in routine electrical work and inspect completed work for compliance with accepted standards and electrical codes as needed.
- Patrol power lines on foot through parkland, including difficult terrain, to identify faults for power line outages.
- Perform combination of residential and commercial electrical work.
- Maintain and stock service truck keeping it supplied with all needs for upcoming jobs.
- Fulfill work orders and communicate properly with park managers and/or park workers.
- Fill out work orders, billing parks properly for parts and labor, while keeping a detailed file of open work orders.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers and transformers.
- Followed safety procedures when working on energized circuits; observed lockout and tagout requirements when servicing equipment.
- Identified problems with electrical systems by observing operation, listening for problems and using test equipment such as multi-meters.
- Placed and installed safety systems and set up emergency lighting, uninterruptible power systems and battery systems.
- Worked extensively on three-phase, 277/480 volt power distribution systems.
Night Sales Manager
AutoZone
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Assists Store Manager with supervising, training and developing store personnel.
- Assumes responsibility for the store operation and store personnel on assigned shifts.
- Maintains a safe working environment while ensuring employees are implementing proper practices.
- Monitors cash flow, inventory and security control.
- Addresses customer concerns and resolves them with a goal of turning a complaint into a compliment.
- Communicates employee issues and concerns to the Store Manager in a timely and confidential manner.
- Provides feedback regarding employee performance to the Store Manager.
Electrical Maintenance Technician
Oxford Airport Technical Services
LaGuardia Airport, NY
07.2018 - 09.2020
- Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance at the electrical and mechanical level of the material handling system.
- Analyze root causes of electrical failures and propose remedy and resolution as well as continuous monitoring for ways to improve and optimize the system.
- Practice safety procedures each week such as Lock Out Tag Out, PPE Usage, Ladder Safety, etc.
- Tending to stoppages and bag jams as needed.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment such as: Motors, AC and DC Electronic and Electrical Systems (110v, 277v, 480v), Electrical Drawings/Schematics, Baggage Handling Equipment, Conveyor Systems, Ground Power Units, Potable Water Cabinets.
Electrical Helper
MMJ Electrical Inc.
Commack, NY
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Work with Journeyman Electrician to complete electrical installations including systems and controls, wiring, circuit breakers, lighting fixtures, and conduit bending.
- Maintain tools and inventory.
- Prepare and clean work sites.
Mechanic
Firestone Complete Auto Care
Lake Grove, NY
01.2015 - 01.2017
Mechanic
Mavis Discount Tire
Rocky Point, NY
01.2013 - 01.2015
Education
JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN/MECHANIC - Introduction to trade electricity #1 and #2, Motor and motor control, Gas and oil burner control wiring, Security and fire alarm practical course, Basic voice (telephone) and data cable installation, Conduit bending, Understanding electrical metering testing, Commercial and residential wiring, Photovoltaic
Electrical Training Center
Copiague, NY 05.2016 - 01/2017
Skills
- Organized electrical wiring
- Conduit work
- Interpreting mechanical and electrical blueprints and schematics
- Use of hand and power tools
- Multimeter interpretation
- Forklift operation
- Entry level welding
- Ladder work
- Scissor/Boom lift work
- Proficient in PLC and VFD
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance
- Mechanical repair
- Equipment diagnostics
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- CMMS management
- Detail orientation
- Commercial and industrial electrician
- OSHA 10 certified
Certification
OSHA 10 CONSTRUCTION SAFETY LICENSE, 01/01/17
References
References Furnished Upon Request
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Price Industries Inc.
10.2023 - 10.2025
Maintenance Mechanic
Masonite Door Fabrication
08.2022 - 09.2023
Night Sales Manager
AutoZone
10.2020 - 11.2021
Electrician
New York State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation
09.2020 - 08.2022
Electrical Maintenance Technician
Oxford Airport Technical Services
07.2018 - 09.2020
Electrical Helper
MMJ Electrical Inc.
06.2017 - 07.2018
JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN/MECHANIC - Introduction to trade electricity #1 and #2, Motor and motor control, Gas and oil burner control wiring, Security and fire alarm practical course, Basic voice (telephone) and data cable installation, Conduit bending, Understanding electrical metering testing, Commercial and residential wiring, Photovoltaic
Electrical Training Center
05.2016 - 01/2017
Mechanic
Firestone Complete Auto Care
01.2015 - 01.2017
Mechanic
Mavis Discount Tire
01.2013 - 01.2015