Steven Hughes
Montgomery
Summary
Senior Industrial & Offshore Electronic Technician/Electrician with 20+ years of experience in high-voltage systems, power generation, motor controls, VFDs, PLCs, and power distribution across offshore drilling rigs, refineries, and renewable energy sectors. Skilled leader with a proven track record of troubleshooting, commissioning, and maintaining critical systems on 6th-generation DP3 drillships. Dedicated to maximizing uptime, ensuring safety compliance, and mentoring electrical teams. Certified in COMPEX, TWIC, BOSIET/HUET, and ABB Marine High Voltage.
Skilled Journeyman Wireman with comprehensive background in electrical systems, including the installation, testing and maintenance of electrical components and wiring. Proficient in interpreting blueprints and technical diagrams to ensure accurate project completion. Strong troubleshooting abilities coupled with solid understanding of safety standards and regulations. Demonstrated history of providing quality service that meets client expectations while adhering to code compliance.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1991
1991
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inside Journeyman Wireman
Rosendin Electric
Abilene
09.2025 - Current
- Installing grounding system for new construction Data Center in Abilene, Texas.
Senior Electrician
Valaris PLC
12.2021 - 09.2025
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure vessel uptime and compliance.
- Troubleshoot electrical systems including MCCs, VFDs, PLCs, generators, and HVAC systems.
- Work on power systems ranging from 110 VAC to 11 kV; experienced with Kongsberg, NOV, and ABB equipment.
- Actively participate in weekly safety meetings and complete JSAs for all maintenance tasks.
Commercial Field Service Electrician II
Tesla Energy
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Troubleshot and repaired commercial solar PV systems, energy storage solutions, and EV charging infrastructure.
- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance in compliance with warranty requirements.
- Maintained accurate service logs and customer case documentation.
Electrical Supervisor / Senior Electrician
Seadrill
01.2013 - 12.2020
- Led Electrical Department on DP3 ultra-deepwater drillship supervising electricians & E-techs.
- Oversaw Maximo-based maintenance for the electrical power plant and drilling equipment.
- Managed budgets, spare parts inventory, and annual project forecasts.
- Planned and supervised electrical upgrades, including coordinating 3rd-party contractors.
- Performed commissioning work in South Korea shipyard for West Aquila & West Libra.
- Maintained, calibrated, and repaired PLCs, SCRs, MCCs, ABB Power Distribution, Kongsberg K-Chief/K-POS, and NOV drilling systems.
Senior Electrician
Ensco PLC
05.2010 - 01.2013
- Maintained main power (6 × Wartsila 18V32/40 engines, ABB 8,750 kVA generators).
- Supported NOV Dreco drawworks with regenerative braking, HPS-1000 top drives, triplex mud pumps.
Rig Electrician
Pride International
07.2005 - 05.2010
- Maintained EMD diesel engines, Caterpillar emergency generator, Ross Hill SCR system.
- Serviced drawworks DC motors and Elmagco braking systems.
Lead Electrical Foreman / Journeyman
Buffalo Gap I&E
06.1999 - 07.2005
- Supervised 15-person crew, scheduled manpower, and managed project budgets.
- Installed high- and low-voltage systems for commercial, industrial, and residential projects.
- Recognized with three safety awards for compliance and performance excellence.
Education
Wylie High School
Abilene, USASkills
- Electrical Systems: AC/DC Motors
- MCCs
- UPS
- Transformers
- Generators
- Automation & Controls: PLCs (Siemens, ABB)
- VFDs
- Relay Logic
- Cyberbase Drilling Systems
- Systems Experience: Kongsberg (K-Chief, K-POS, K-Bridge)
- NOV
- ABB
- Rolls Royce
- Technical Tools: Maximo
- IFS Maintenance
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Strengths: Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
- Commissioning
- Team Leadership
- Hydraulic & Mechanical Maintenance
Certification
- Journeyman Electrician - State of Texas, License #102652
- Journeyman Electrician - State of Idaho, License #607-1149
- ABB Marine High Voltage
- COMPEX
- TWIC
- BOSIET/HUET
- Rig Pass
- Safe Gulf
- PVOL101 & PVOL350
- Type I & II Refrigerant Recovery
- Valid Passport
Timeline
Inside Journeyman Wireman
Rosendin Electric
09.2025 - Current
Senior Electrician
Valaris PLC
12.2021 - 09.2025
Commercial Field Service Electrician II
Tesla Energy
01.2021 - 12.2021
Electrical Supervisor / Senior Electrician
Seadrill
01.2013 - 12.2020
Senior Electrician
Ensco PLC
05.2010 - 01.2013
Rig Electrician
Pride International
07.2005 - 05.2010
Lead Electrical Foreman / Journeyman
Buffalo Gap I&E
06.1999 - 07.2005
Wylie High School