Patrick Johnston

Experience

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  First Light Power Resources - Connecticut Hydro

  Feb 1990 - Oct 2022

  Chief Electrician

  Leads a professional staff and manages all facets of maintenance for seven hydro-electric facilities including major capital projects, system renovations and upgrades. Maintains and repairs electrical systems, motor controls, instrumentation, single phase and three phase systems. Low voltage and high voltage, A/C and D/C. Major battery back-up uninterruptible power supplies and back up generators. Involved in planning of plant outages, critical path schedules schedules and all aspects of environmental and safety protocols. Consistently achieved completion of project goals in a timely manner while providing continuous feedback. Utilizes and communicates proactive approach to maintenance, balances compliance requirements with cost efficiencies, productivity and safety. Serves as a catalyst for positive change by maintaining open lines of communication with management. Works in partnership with outside vendors and contractors providing requisite instruction regarding all company policies. Show less

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  Green Grove Real Estate LLC

  Apr 1992 - Dec 2018

  Facilities and Project Manager - Developer

  Managed facilities, projects and developed commercial and residential buildings. Managed bids, budgets, schedules, permitting and code compliance. Operated as General Contractor and worked directly with sub-contractors covering, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, roofing, HVAC, landscaping and all suppliers. Coordinated and resolved issues involving repairs, maintenance, positive tenant / stakeholder relations and problem resolution. Maintained consistent 90% - 100% occupancy.

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  Connecticut Renaissance

  Mar 2023 - now

  • Facilities and Maintenance Manager

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Director

    Mar 2023 - Aug 2024
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  Freelance

  Jun 2024 - now

  Facilities Management Consultant