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Richard Hersh

Inavale

Summary

Skilled High Voltage Electrical Inspector with a strong background in overseeing and improving high voltage electrical systems, notably with Monroe Infrared. Demonstrated expertise in equipment repair and troubleshooting, coupled with a strong ability to educate and guide teams on best practices. Holds a proven track record in enhancing system efficiency and safety, leveraging both technical awareness and collaborative skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

High Voltage Electrical Inspector

Monroe Infrared
08.2021 - Current

Duties included visual inspection of drone imagery of high voltage distribution electrical structures and there components. This included the grading said structures and the components on a scale of 0 to 5 (5 being the worst) on when and if they needed to be fixed or replaced. I would then point out the deficiencies of the structures and send a brief report on its condition, and estimated time frame to be corrected as to prevent a outage. Structures that were in immediate need of maintenance "level 5" to prevent an eminent outage would be brought to the attention of the supervisor immediately through an email and attached imagery detailing the problem before moving on to the next inspection.

I instructed new subcontractors on how to use the software and educate them on the grading system and the specific needs of different clients.

I helped trouble shot website issues and made suggestions on how to improve it to make it more user friendly and efficient.

Utilities Worker

City of Red Cloud
12.2017 - Current

Building, maintaining and repair of the high voltage electrical distribution system.

Trouble shooting of high voltage electrical problems as they arise and any and all storm related damage regardless of time of day or night.

Maintained water infrastructure and ensured the delivery of safe drinking water to the population of Red Cloud.

Currently hold a grade 4 water operators license.

I operate and help maintain the city of Red Cloud's power plant. The plant is capable of of output of 5.904 megawatts.

I hold a Journeyman Electricians License through the State of Nebraska and have maintained that license for 20 years now and still utilize my license for the City of Red Cloud.

Farm Hand

River Hill Farms
10.2012 - 11.2017

Worked for River Hill farms which included growing crops and raising cattle. Duties included maintenance and repair of all equipment. Any and all electrical work and or repairs. Planting ,irrigating and harvesting crops. Overseeing the 180 head of cattle and there calves.

Industrial Maintenance Electrician

Dutton-Lainson Company
03.2008 - 10.2012

Maintained and repaired press machines ranging from 800 tons to 10 tons. Trouble shot, repaired, and maintained c.n.c machines. Fixed and built new electrical circuits for new and old machinery.

I was on the safety committee that helped improve and correct unsafe machines and work conditions.

I was the only one who operated the Fluke thermal imagery gun that they had. This lead to safer work conditions, improved preventive maintenance, and less down time of the machines.

Education

Associates Degree in Electrical Technology - Electrical Technology

Central Community College of Hastings
Hastings, NE
05-2005

Skills

    High voltage electrical

    Bucket truck operation

    Trouble shooting

    Equipment repair

    Basic computer build and repair

    Mechanical inclined

    Electrically inclined

    Good basic computer usage skills

Timeline

High Voltage Electrical Inspector

Monroe Infrared
08.2021 - Current

Utilities Worker

City of Red Cloud
12.2017 - Current

Farm Hand

River Hill Farms
10.2012 - 11.2017

Industrial Maintenance Electrician

Dutton-Lainson Company
03.2008 - 10.2012

Associates Degree in Electrical Technology - Electrical Technology

Central Community College of Hastings
Richard Hersh