RICK PATTERSON POWER SYSTEMS ELECTRICIAN

*** *. ***** *****

Fullerton, CA. 92831

707-***-**** ace9yw@r.postjobfree.com

WORK EXPERIENCE:

POWER ENGINEERS: 01/2014-06/2014

Anaheim, CA.

Senior Test Technician (Field Service)

Testing and commissioning of power generation, transmission, and

distribution systems including circuit breakers, transformers, load tap

changers, instrument transformers, meters, disconnects, battery banks, cap

banks, wave traps, voltage regulators, reclosers, switchgear, annunciation

systems, SCADA/RTU, and protective relays. Preparation of customer test

reports, equipment certifications, and final "as-built" drawing

modifications. Construction management and supervision of contractor

electrical crews. Extensive travel to utility substations, generation

plants, and industrial sites throughout the United States.

TRC ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS: 07/2012- 01/2014

Field Services Division, Augusta, Maine

Senior Test Technician (Field Service)

Testing and commissioning of power generation, transmission, and

distribution systems including circuit breakers, transformers, load tap

changers, instrument transformers, meters, disconnects, battery banks, cap

banks, wave traps, voltage regulators, reclosers, switchgear, annunciation

systems, SCADA/RTU, and protective relays. Preparation of customer test

reports, equipment certifications, and final "as-built" drawing

modifications. Construction management and supervision of contractor

electrical crews. Extensive travel to utility substations, generation

plants, and industrial sites throughout the Northeast.

INNOVATIVE AUTOMATIONS (For New York Power Authority): 04/2012-08/2012

Amesbury, MA.

Technical Writer Hydroelectric Project

Modification and revision of hydroelectric operations manuals. Using

existing and new drawings and technical manuals, I researched current

equipment installations and modified operations manuals to agree with

project installations including SCADA, annunciation, and control circuitry.

The project had installed new voltage regulation, static excitation,

stator and rotor monitoring equipment which needed to be included and

updated in the manuals.

FOSTER WHEELER POWER PLANT: 06/2009 TO 07/2011

Tesoro Refinery, Concord, CA.

Power Plant Electrical Technician:

Maintenance, repair, installation, test, and troubleshooting of power plant

electrical and instrumentation equipment and systems. The plant operates 2

John Brown/GE gas turbine units and a Westinghouse steam turbine, for a

total output of 100 megawatts. I performed maintenance, and repairs to all

turbine electrical systems, a 230KV substation, 12KV switchgear, 480V

switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, and distribution power lines. I

calibrated and repaired instruments for a water treatment plant and boiler

control system. My specific expertise was in power generation, motor

control, voltage regulation, excitation, metering, circuit breakers, and

PLC control systems. During outages I was responsible for rotor removals,

stator inspection, re-wedging, RTD installation, and the comprehensive

electrical testing of the generator. I made repairs and tested 12KV power

lines, disconnect switches, transformers, load-tap changers, 12KV reactors,

and oil-filled circuit breakers. My job included ordering material,

scheduling contract work, quality control, and implementing plant wide

electrical safety procedures. I supervised contract personnel and trained

plant technicians in maintenance procedures.

ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS: 11/2007-06/2009

Lookout Point Project, Willamette River, Oregon

Power Plant Electrician:

Maintenance, repair, installation, overhaul, and troubleshooting of

hydroelectric generation and flood control systems. As a high voltage

electrician and clearance holder I performed electrical maintenance during

annual, monthly,

and daily work involving several hydroelectric generation plants. I

reported to Lookout Point Project, which has (3)40 MW units @ 13.8 KV, and

also worked at Cougar Dam (2) 15 MW units, and Hills Creek (2) 30 MW Units.

My work included stator and rotor testing, excitation and voltage regulator

repairs, switchgear modifications and maintenance,

circuit breaker upgrades, new cable installations, battery bank and charger

installations, testing

of potential and current transformers to comply with NERC regulations,

short circuit and ARC FLASH analysis (assist engineering contractor),

repairs to spillway gate equipment, repairs to overhead cranes, motor

control repair/overhauls, and transformer Doble testing. I performed

protective relay testing and adjustment (electromechanical and

programmable), metering, CT, PT, and transducer calibration, and SCADA/

GDACS annunciation system installations. I worked on a variety of systems

and equipment such as elevators, monorails, air compressors, HVAC, fish

finders, floodgate controls, emergency diesel generators, and a variety of

pumps/motors/controls and hydraulic/pneumatic equipment. I was often called

in after-hours to perform troubleshooting and make repairs.

US BUREAU OF RECLAMATION: 10/2006 - 11/2007

American River, Folsom Dam, CA.

Power Systems Electrician:

As a Power Systems Electrician, I supported the operation of high voltage

equipment, including 12KV power generators, disconnects, transformers,

distribution panels, oil-filled and SF6 circuit breakers, 4160 volt pumping

plants, spillway gates, battery banks/UPS, elevators, building

modifications, and a variety of auxiliary gear surrounding a large

Reclamation/Generation dam. I worked at 3 different generation projects:

Folsom, New Melones, and Nimbus Dams. I supervised an electrical crew for

major underground high voltage modifications to the existing 12KV Folsom

distribution system, which involved numerous underground vault

installations, conduits, wiring, and switchgear upgrades. Performed

testing of SF6 and OCB breakers, disconnects, and transformers.

ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS: 4/2001 - 10/2006

Chief Joseph Dam (2500 MW) Columbia River, WA.

Power Plant Electrician:

Maintenance, installation, modification, repair, and troubleshooting of

power plant equipment and auxiliary systems. Work included electrical,

electronic, solid state, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Maintenance

included hydroelectric generators, emergency diesel generators, high

voltage transformers, switchgear metering, control and monitoring systems,

voltage regulators, electronic governor systems, SF6 and air-break circuit

breakers, alarm, security, and annunciation circuits, lighting systems,

cranes, trolleys, battery banks, and a wide variety of motor and control

circuits. I worked on various heat/air conditioning systems, low

voltage/high voltage power distribution circuits and performed calibration

of recording, indicating, and protective relays (electro-mechanical devices

25, 27, 40, 41, 42, 46, 50/51,59, 60, 61, 67,86, 87). Performed

installation of security camera systems, roadway loops, tower lighting, and

communication equipment. Performed adjustment and made repairs to bridge

and gantry cranes, Siemens, ABB, and ITE circuit breakers, hydraulic

service gate controllers, GE voltage regulators, and Woodward / Voith

Alpine governors. Maintained electric carts, hoists, power washers, machine

shop equipment, welders, etc.

I was designated work leader on annual and quad maintenance projects (10+

times), and was responsible for assigning work orders, ordering materials,

supervising employees, scheduling contract work, and the timely completion

of all maintenance, repairs, documentation, and testing.

WALSH MARITIME/HORIZON MARINE ELECTRIC: 02/1996 - 04/2001

Long Beach, CA.

Marine Electrical Technician:

Electrical technician involved in the maintenance, troubleshooting,

installation, overhaul, and repair of shipboard electrical systems. My work

included Crowley tugboats, Foss tugboats, LA County fireboats, cargo ships,

oil tankers, oil platforms, Sea Launch platforms, private catamarans,

private yachts, cruise ships, sailboats, and harbor ferries. Systems worked

included radar, sonar, radio, steering, main engines, rudder controls,

diesel generators, motors, controllers, switchgear, power panels, cathodic

protection, lighting, battery banks, and navigation controls. I functioned

as shop planner, scheduler, and supervisor for up to 12 electricians, and

submitted quotes/estimates for various jobs.

CGI SYSTEMS: 03/1994 - 02/1996

Paramount, CA.

Field Service Technician/QA Inspector:

Field service technician for the installation, troubleshooting, testing,

and repair of company manufactured switchgear to 230KV.

Test and calibration of protective relays, circuit breakers, metering and

annunciation circuits, and overload/trip (86) devices. I was also the

Quality Assurance Inspector for in house switchgear units ranging from 480v

to 230KV, including

metal clad, UL rated, and ARC resistant switchgear. Traveled extensively

for test and repairs to government facilities. (i.e. Vandenberg AFB,

Edwards AFB, Lawrence- Livermore Labs). Performed extensive power system

installations/modifications at North Island Naval Air Station and

University of California campuses.

SOUTHWEST MARINE: 04/1990-03/1994

Terminal Island, CA.

Marine Electrical Supervisor:

At Southwest Marine, I supervised a crew of 6-20 electricians for the

installation, overhaul, repair, and modification of shipboard electrical

systems and equipment. Our work included US Navy, Coast Guard, MSC, NOAA,

and privately owned vessels. Installations included 200 KW generators,

emergency

diesel gensets, winch and crane control systems, boiler control systems,

elevator and monorail controls, shore power and ship service switchgear,

circuit breakers, and a variety of auxiliary electrical systems. I was

assigned to provide technical support during several "sea trials" which

involved the acceptance

testing of steam and gas turbine generators, crane and elevator controls,

steering and propulsion systems, cranes, winches, alarms, and various other

equipment and installations.

LONG BEACH NAVAL SHIPYARD: 1979-1990

Long Beach, CA.

Electrical Apprentice and Journeyman Systems Electrician:

After completing a 4 year electrical apprenticeship program, I performed

work as journeyman electrician in the test and switchboard section within

the electrical shop. My work included troubleshooting, manufacture, repair,

and modification of power generation, control, and distribution systems. I

overhauled a wide variety of motor control panels, 3200 amp circuit

breakers, and auto bus transfer equipment. Also performed load bank testing

of ship's generators including parallel and reactive loads. My shop repairs

included voltage regulators, rotating and static excitation panels, MG

sets, air compressor controllers, elevator controllers, crane controls,

(and a variety of NEMA size 00 to size 5 controllers by ABB, GE,

Westinghouse, Siemens, Cutler Hammer, and Square D). I also manufactured

switchgear, including all buswork, insulators, metering, CTs, PTs, and

wiring, from engineering drawings. I modified and repaired HP/LP air

compressors, refrigeration equipment, winches, elevator controls, steering

systems, radar, sonar, and communications systems. I also worked on

servo/synchro systems, PLC controls, tank level indicating systems,

gyrocompass equipment, cathodic protection, and degaussing installations.

Rotated through all Naval Electrical Work Centers including motor rewind,

electro-plating, telephone, gyrocompass, switchboard, plug-making,

sonar/radar, generator test, field installation, and instrument design

shops. Assisted in Design Section Code 300.

EDUCATION:

CAL STATE FULLERTON

Fullerton, CA.

80 Semester Hours

Major: English

Minor: Political Science

LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE

Long Beach, CA.

80 Semester Credits

Major: Electrical Trade Science, Math, and Theory

Binary Systems, Computer Logic, Digital Theory

ELECTRICAL APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM:

Long Beach, CA. Dept. of Navy (DOD)

Electrical Apprenticeship Graduate, (4 year program) courses in

electrical trade theory, trade science, trade math, digital/computer

logic, Boolean algebra, trigonometry, binary numbering, blueprint reading,

schematic/wiring diagrams. Extensive work experience in various

electrical specialty shops: instrument shop, switchgear shop, test

section, telephone section, motor shop, and electroplating shop.

This was an excellent training program with exceptional instructors.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES:

Certification of Electrical Apprenticeship, Dept. of Defense 1984

Certification of Journeyman Apprenticeship, IBEW, completed 1984

JOB RELATED TRAINING:

Four Year Electrical Apprenticeship Program 1979-1983 Dept. of Navy

Digital and Computer Logic School, Binary Numbering/ Boolean algebra, 1983

Blueprint Reading and Schematics, 1984, Dept. of Navy

Caterpillar Diesel Engine Electronic School 2000 Walsh Maritime

Hanford Protective Relay School 2002 USACE

National Electric Code School, 2002 USACE

ITE 3200 Amp Circuit Breaker School 1988 ITE/ Gould, Dept. of Navy

Woodward Governor School, USACE, 2003

SD Meyers High Voltage Transformer School, Oakland, CA. 2004

Alber Battery Maintenance School, Salt Lake, Utah 2005

AVO Metering Calibration School, Dallas, TX. 2005

AVO Protective Relay School, AVTS Testing, Dallas, TX. 2005

General Electric Static Excitation School, USACE, 2005

Elevator Controls School, Sacramento, CA. 2007

WSU Protective Relaying School, Computer, Doble, 2008

Infrared Thermography Level I Course, FLIR, 2009

OSHA Arc Flash/Electrical Safety Training, 2009

IRIS Partial Discharge Training, Houston, TX 2010

Substation Maintenance II AVO (Megger) Training Center, Dallas, TX. 2010

Basler Voltage Regulation Seminar, St. Louis, MO. 2012

Schweitzer Engineering Relay School, Irvine, CA. 2013

OSHA 30 HR Safety Course 2014

Vivid Technologies MSHA Certification 2014

REFERENCES:

Mark Deaton, Foster Wheeler Chief Operator, CoGen Plant

Phone Number: 530-***-****

David Breunig, Electrical Technician, Walsh Maritime (former), also went

thru the

Apprenticeship Program with me. David has known me over 25 years.

Phone Number: 562-***-****

Willie Wright, Commissioning Engineer, TRC Solutions/Safety Consultant,

Lockheed Martin

Phone Number: 253-***-****

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