Richard Hibbard
Copperopolis,CA
Summary
Transmission and operations professional with over 5 years of electrical and mechanical plant operations experience, NERC-certified, and skilled in monitoring and optimizing hydroelectric generation, high-voltage transmission, and substation assets. Experienced in compliance with NERC/WECC standards and cross-utility coordination to ensure grid reliability.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7482 Power Generation Technician
Hetch Hetchy Water & Power
04.2023 - Current
- Monitor 115kV and 230kV transmission assets to identify operational risks and recommend corrective actions. Monitors operations to ensure compliance with policy directives, laws, regulations and contractual constraints including monitoring the performance of hydroelectric generators & transformers, electric transmission & distribution assets, switchyards & substations, to identify opportunities to improve asset performance and reliability. Analyzes and manages studies of proposed changes to the HHWP electric transmission system. Conduct power flow and contingency analyses to assess transmission system reliability and develop mitigation strategies. Prepare outage plans in coordination with HHWP Operations, Engineering, CAISO, PG&E, and other outside entities. Ensure compliance with NERC and WECC standards; prepare documentation and reports for internal and external review.
7480 Power Generation Technician
Hetch Hetchy Water & Power
03.2021 - 04.2023
- Monitor 115kV and 230kV transmission assets to identify operational risks and recommend corrective actions. Monitors operations to ensure compliance with policy directives, laws, regulations and contractual constraints including monitoring the performance of hydroelectric generators & transformers, electric transmission & distribution assets, switchyards & substations, to identify opportunities to improve asset performance and reliability. Utilize CMMS (Maximo & iTOA) to assist the power operations investigate and evaluate solutions to problems found in the field.
Plant Operator
Calaveras County Water District
09.2018 - 03.2021
- Operate a SCADA system (Wonderware) at journeyman level and have direct control over chemical settings, valve positions, flow settings, and assist in reporting to maintain compliance with our permits. Maintain logs and records regarding work performed and operational actions taken. Utilize CMMS to compile statistical and special reports regarding work performed and develop work orders to facilitate field issues. Assisted in the planning and maintenance repair schedules for facilities in service as well as annual maintenance for shut down facilities. Interpretate and apply utility contracts and regulations in wastewater/clean water programs.
Store Manager
Young’s ACE Hardware
08.2012 - 09.2018
- Utilized software (Rocksolid) to keep track of inventory, place orders, and compile sales reports. Took a lumber yard with little inventory and was able to expand it into a profitable and manageable state, increase sales by a constant 3-4% per year net, and successfully manage a huge franchise transition from True Value Hardware to a now ACE Hardware. Investigated and evaluated types of maintenance needed and the repairs that were required in both the lumber yard and the store. Conducted training for incoming staff and weekly safety meetings, operated vehicles, developed reports, maintained logs and reports, worked on equipment, and scheduled staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Southern New Hampshire University
New Hampshire01.2024
Skills
- Grid & Transmission Analysis Tools: SCADA (Wonderware, OSI), CMMS (Maximo, iTOA), RTCA Manual Study during HANA outages or failures, Grid Management System with CAISO and other outside entities
- Standards & Compliance: NERC, WECC, CAISO familiarity
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Excel, HANA, RTCA Manual Study
- Systems: Hydro generation, transformers, transmission lines, substations
Certification
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
- Certified NERC Operator
- Over 5 years of electrical and mechanical plant operations experience
- 6 Years of journeyman level construction/maintenance experience
- Over 5 years of management
- California State Driver License - Commercial
Timeline
7482 Power Generation Technician
Hetch Hetchy Water & Power
04.2023 - Current
7480 Power Generation Technician
Hetch Hetchy Water & Power
03.2021 - 04.2023
Plant Operator
Calaveras County Water District
09.2018 - 03.2021
Store Manager
Young’s ACE Hardware
08.2012 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Southern New Hampshire University
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