Patrick Hewitt Email & Phone Number

Boerne, Texas, United States

2023 Thor Chateau 27R available for long of short-term rental.

San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area

Onsite Training for NFPA 70E and NFPA 70 training to ensure safety compliance.

Austin, Texas, United States

Racing Marshall for MotoGP and MotoAmerica racing events.

Houston, Texas, United States

Provides guidance and career counseling to Soldiers of the Army Reserve; identifies eligible Soldiers for transfer into a Troop Program Unit (TPU); conducts reenlistment and transition interviews; provides incentives and benefit information to Soldiers; determines Soldier eligibility for reenlistment or extension; prepares and processes reenlistment, extension, or transition documents; prospects and identifies eligible Soldiers to fill vacant warrant officer positions; prepares and submits warrant officer application packets; prospects and identifies eligible Soldiers to fill vacant officer positions; prepares and submits direct commissioning packets; coordinates reenlistment ceremonies; prospects and identifies eligible Soldiers to fill vacant recruiting and retention AGR positions, assists in preparation and submission of AGR packets for recruiting and retention career field; brief leaders on matters relating to reenlistment and transition activities.

San Antonio, Texas Area

Provides guidance and career counseling to Soldiers of the Army Reserve; identifies eligible Soldiers for transfer into a Troop Program Unit (TPU); conducts reenlistment and transition interviews; provides incentives and benefit information to Soldiers; determines Soldier eligibility for reenlistment or extension; prepares and processes reenlistment, extension, or transition documents; prospects and identifies eligible Soldiers to fill vacant warrant officer positions; prepares and submits warrant officer application packets; prospects and identifies eligible Soldiers to fill vacant officer positions; prepares and submits direct commissioning packets; coordinates reenlistment ceremonies; prospects and identifies eligible Soldiers to fill vacant recruiting and retention AGR positions, assists in preparation and submission of AGR packets for recruiting and retention career field; brief leaders on matters relating to reenlistment and transition activities.

Boise, Idaho Area

Direct liaison with a deploying unit’s commander to advise and assist in tracking the unit’s progress in achieving its pre-mobilization training and certification goals. Responsible for certifying that all pre-mobilization training is conducted to exact task, condition and standard. Prepares classes and conduct training as the primary and/or the assistant instructor. Composes and organizes Training Support Packages and training plans in accordance with Field Manual 7-0 (Training for Full Spectrum Operations) and the eight step training model (plan the training, train and certify the leaders, conduct a reconnaissance, issue and order for training, rehearse, execute the training, conduct and after action review, and retrain). Executes training using the lanes training concept to maximize use of time and resources for groups up to and exceeding 100 personnel. Is assigned as a subject matter expert to a specific training area (such as Individual and Crew Served Weapons), in addition to general pre-mobilization training requirements subject matter knowledge. Perform additional duties as required/directed.Currently holding an active Secret clearance.

Denver Federal Center

Direct liaison with a deploying unit’s commander to advise and assist in tracking the unit’s progress in achieving its pre-mobilization training and certification goals. Responsible for certifying that all pre-mobilization training is conducted to exact task, condition and standard. Prepares classes and conduct training as the primary and/or the assistant instructor. Composes and organizes Training Support Packages and training plans in accordance with Field Manual 7-0 (Training for Full Spectrum Operations) and the eight step training model (plan the training, train and certify the leaders, conduct a reconnaissance, issue and order for training, rehearse, execute the training, conduct and after action review, and retrain). Executes training using the lanes training concept to maximize use of time and resources for groups up to and exceeding 100 personnel. Is assigned as a subject matter expert to a specific training area (such as Individual and Crew Served Weapons), in addition to general pre-mobilization training requirements subject matter knowledge. Perform additional duties as required/directed.

Eastern Colorado Area Office, Colorado-Big Thompons Project

Duties• Install electrical, electro-mechanical and solid state, equipment/devices in high voltage substations and/or electric generating stations• Act as Project Manager and Job Supervisor during new construction and annual maintenance of up to 48MW generators in 3 geographically diverse power plants • Locates trouble and maintains equipment and circuits • Connects and services electrical and solid state equipment such as generators, exciters, governor controls, all types of transformers, power circuit breakers, various types of switches and switchboards, and metering, relaying, recording, and control devices• Operates high-voltage switches and related devices in connection with this work and in implementing the safe clearance procedures• Operates cranes or hoists in connection with the work.• Checks position of breakers and operates high voltage switch gear and related devices as directed by the control center• Acts as job supervisor and switchman in placing and removing clearances• In the event of emergency or loss of control or sensing communication with the control center, starts, stops, and operates units, gates, valves, and breakers in accordance with standard operation procedures as directed by the control centerAccomplishments•Led completion of customer funded project to construct RTU cabinets for Big Thompson waste way and power plants in 2/3 time allotted for contract labor•Acted as IBEW liaison to prevent disputes between labor and management at Flatiron Power Plant •Represented bargaining board employees during labor contract negotiations in 2011•Union representative for major accident investing team resulting in improved safety of work environment •Serving as a council member for the Best Management Practices Committee to improve corporate climate within the Eastern Colorado Area OfficeRelated Skills•Consistently develops and sustains cooperative working relationships

Eastern Colorado Area Office

• Preside at all meetings of the Local Union in the absence of the Local President.• Assist the Local President in maintaining order and harmony at all meetings of the Local Union.• In the absence of the Local President decide all questions of order according to the parliamentary rules stated herein, and have the deciding vote in case of a tie, and see that all assessments are paid and all penalties enforced.• Keep records found to be necessary to encourage all members to register and vote, and keeps the membership informed on candidates worthy of support and pending legislation of vital importance to the country, the community, and the members of the Local Union.• As a member of the Executive Board shall employ a public accountant to audit the books and accounts of the Local Union every three months, and shall inspect the bank book or books of the treasurer to see that Local Union moneys turned over to the treasurer have been properly and promptly deposited in the name of the Local Union.• As a member of the Executive Board see that all funds of the Local Union are deposited in a reputable bank or banks in the name of the Local Union, subject to withdrawal by check signed in the name of the Local Union and countersigned by the president and treasurer, and see that no disbursements are made except on an order countersigned by the Recording Secretary and President after action of the Local Union.

Eastern Colorado Area Office

•Monitor and enforce the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement (labor contract) to ensure both the Bureau of Reclamation and union worker are not violating the terms of the agreement.•Ensure that the Bureau of Reclamation is in compliance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations.•Represent and defend fellow workers whom the Bureau of Reclamation believes violated policies or the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement, through the grievance process.•Communicate and disseminate official union policy, memos and directives to workers in the shop.•Popularize and promote union consciousness and values in the workplace.•Negotiate the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement on behalf of IBEW Local 1759.

Loveland, Co

•Represents the interests for union members, spread over a large geographic area, regarding contract negotiations and grievances. •Serves as the lead contract negotiator working with management to compromise on a mutually agreeable contract in terms of specified wage scales, hours, and working conditions. •Charged with protecting members’ rights guaranteed under the terms of the contract.•Serves as the head of the grievance committee for the Local Union. •Addresses any complaints against management regarding salaries, benefits, safety standards, and working conditions. •Works with the member’s supervisor to settle the problem at the lowest possible level. •When grievances cannot be settled at the lowest possible level, negotiates with management on behalf of the worker.

Local 1759

•Monitor and enforce the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement (labor contract) to ensure both the Bureau of Reclamation and union worker are not violating the terms of the agreement.•Ensure that the Bureau of Reclamation is in compliance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations.•Represent and defend fellow workers whom the Bureau of Reclamation believes violated policies or the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement, through the grievance process.•Communicate and disseminate official union policy, memos and directives to workers in the shop.•Popularize and promote union consciousness and values in the workplace.•Negotiate the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement on behalf of IBEW Local 1759.

Fort Collins, Colorado

Design and commission power generation plants. Expertise in Woodward power management controls, such as the easYgen-3000 series, GCP-30/LS4, SPM-D, SPM-A, MFR, and others. Provide on-site training of Woodward power management controls as well.On-site thermographic analysis to provide reliable predictive maintenance.

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

• Designed, configured, and commissioned power systems, improving customer service efforts and gaining market share• Liaison who developed and conducted validation testing of new power system controls for Department of Energy FortZed project - the next generation power grid• Created, organized and delivered factory training courses for power controllers• Increased sales through effective presentations to customers• Initiated and completed project to revamp all technical documentation and manuals for the Woodward GCP-30 Generator Controller, LS-4 Breaker Controller, and Multi-Function Relays• Primary Engineer responsible for developing and presenting technical documentation and training and sales presentations for introduction of the EasYgen Generator Controller to the North American market

Gowen Field, Boise, Id

Provide theoretical and hands on instruction for the Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic (63B) Phase I&II courses. Course instruction included Shop Safety and Maintenance Discipline, Maintenance Publications, Construction and Operation of Engines, Principles of Engine Lubrication Systems, Principles of Engine Cooling Systems, Fundamentals of Compression-Ignition Engine Fuel Systems, Fundamentals of Transmissions and Transfer Cases, Drive Line Components, Principles of Hydraulics, Fundamentals of Brake Systems, Fundamentals of Steering Systems, Principles of Basic Electricity, Charging Systems, and Starting Systems.

Fort Bragg, Nc

• Awarded Meritorious Service Medal for saving US Army over $1 Million in maintenance expenses.• Designed, installed, performed troubleshooting, and repair of power systems.• Installed new power distribution line on Fort Buchannan Army base in Puerto Rico resulting in savings of $500,000. • Identified faulty back up power system at Walter Reed Army Medical Center that would not support power failure. A criminal investigation ensued and installation of new power plant. • Installed and operated 9.75MW power plant and distribution grid, valued at $7.5 Million, for Camp Stronghold Freedom in Uzbekistan, base camp which housed over 5500 soldiers and the Special Forces Command and Control Center for Afghanistan. • Liaison to Uzbek military concerning damage to either US or Uzbek power generation and distribution systems. • Performed assessment of airport, river port and rail yard substations in Hazareh Togay, Afghanistan critical to starting the flow of supplies into Northern Afghanistan.• Led teams in Baghdad, Iraq to assess and repair generators and power distribution equipment at 28 hospitals.• Electrical Infrastructure Adviser to 3rd & 4th Infantry Division Commanders located in Baghdad, Iraq and Camp Iron Horse in Tikrit, Iraq.• Evaluated distribution grid and power generation assets located at Forward Operating Base Spicher and feasibility and effectiveness of relocating 2MW generator from Kirkuk to FOB Spicher. • Led evaluation of power station in Baquba, Iraq, performed assessments and repairs of power systems in Taji, Iraq and repaired distribution grid on Camp Victory, Baghdad, Iraq.• Conducted QA/QC on construction projects and contract personnel.• Supervised and trained five personnel to assess and report on condition of hospital power distribution equipment in Baghdad, Iraq.• Responsible for ensuring productive workforce and safe environment for all team members. • Maintained Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Fort Bragg, Nc

• Supervised seven personnel in selection of ammunition supply and distribution points for an artillery platoon in rugged field environment. I participated in Operation Intrinsic Action and Operation Desert Fox in Kuwait in 1998. I helped develop a new operating procedure that reduced the setup time for the platoon operation center by 50%. • Developed, implemented and delivered effective training techniques to enhance junior personnel skills and abilities and rapidly train inexperienced personnel.• Responsible for over $1.5 million worth of equipment while maintaining 100% accountability.• Maintained Secret clearance

Certificate, Organizational Leadership

Certificate, 95%

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Management, 3.76 Gpa

- Effective Communication: Research & Effective Writing - Operations Management - Analyzing Financial Statements - Quantitative Business.

Certification, Thermography Level 1

Course work includes; -Thermal Science Fundamentals -Heat Transfer -Fundamentals of Infrared Science -Thermal Measurement -Electrical.

Certification, Power Plant Operation

Provide the skills and knowledge needed for safe and efficient operation of a power plant. Understand the influences.

Bachelors Of Science, Business Administration

Maintained a 3.472 GPA

Power Management Controllers

Instruction included application, installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of the following Woodward Governor Systems.

Instructor Cerification, Training Preparation And Presentation

This is an 80-hour course that prepares instructors to develop, prepare, and conduct institutional training in a standardized format..

Senior Power Station Electrician, Leadership

The common core instruction included techniques for leading a squad or section, train soldiers to fight and survive on a modern.

Distribution Specialist Additional Skill Identifier, Power Distribution Systems

Activities and Societies: Home construction for Habitat for HumanityInstruction includes Installation, maintenance, and repair.

General Studies

Power Station Electrician, Power Generation And Distribution

Instruction includes mathematics, physics, and mechanical and electrical engineering power plant technologies, operation and maintenance.

Leadership

Instruction included motivational techniques for leading and training subordinates and developing effective teamwork within respective.

Diploma, General Studies

Activities and Societies: Founding member of Dublin High School Lacrosse Team