Kenneth O'Connell, Operations Manager, Three-C Electrical Co.
O'Connell
Kenneth O'Connell has worked in engineering, management and project management across a variety of industries for more than 15 years. Now, he's joined Three-C Electrical Co. Inc. of Ashland, one of the biggest independent power system service providers in New England. In this Q&A, he talks about keeping workers safe from dangerous electrical problems and putting his sons first on his priority list.
Vital Stats:
Age: 37
Residence: Plainville
Family: Two boys, three and one years old, and one due in August
Education: Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Previous job: Field engineering services manager/senior engineer, Thielsch Engineering
Start date at new job: April 2009
Q. How are you settling in at your new office?
A. The transition to my new position has been very easy because of the talented and experienced people that work here. I have a lot of resources available to help me excel in this position.
Q. What challenges do you see in your new position?
A. Making sure that we constantly meet our customer expectations and increasing demand.
Q. What's your favorite thing about Central Massachusetts?
A. I grew up in Boston, so it is great to experience some of what Central Mass has to offer. Three-C services a large customer base in the area and I look forward to learning more about their needs.
Q. How close is this to what you imagined in high school you'd end up doing?
A. After high school, I was adamant about joining the military to serve during Operation Desert Storm and thought I would be a pilot. My father was a U.S. Marine and impressed upon me the value of a good education, and how I can utilize my education to better serve as an officer. I attended Massachusetts Maritime Academy and earned a degree in Marine Engineering and planned on applying to flight school upon completion. Instead I realized how much all aspects of engineering really appealed to me. I was lucky to have the opportunity to choose my path. Recently we were watching old family videos, and I heard my mother's voice saying "Kenny you are going to be an engineer someday" when I was about three years old.
Q. What could local and state governments do to make things better for your business?
A. Continue to review, improve and enforce strict electrical safety standards. Many people still are not aware of the dangers associated with electrical equipment in industrial buildings. Workers may be exposed to unnecessary risk that can be minimized with power system studies, proper testing and scheduled maintenance.
Q. What's the best way to keep your energy and motivation up when you're having a long day?
A. I look at the picture of my two sons in my office and remind myself that everything I do, I do for them.
Q. What's on your to-do list for the next couple of days?
A. My first priority is coordinating the schedule to make sure we have appropriate personnel and equipment available for upcoming jobs, including a maintenance outage at a plant in Millbury.
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