Bryce Hartman #TeamRenewables

Every year, Electrical Construction and Maintenance Magazine (EC&M) compiles a list of young electrical professionals who demonstrate innovation, efficiency, outstanding work ethic and technical savvy on the job.

Bryce Hartman was featured in the 2021 30 Under 30 Electrical All-Stars list. In this #TeamRenewables, we spoke with Bryce about his time with RES and his current duties as Substation Supervisor at Galloway Solar in Paint Rock, Texas.

About Bryce

Bryce Hartman was exposed to the electrical industry from a very young age. His father, a third-generation journey lineman, started working on greenfield substation construction in the early 1990s and now works on transmission lines and substations.

“I think my exposure to the industry starting at a young age has definitely given me the upper hand and matured my career very quickly.”

Career Journey

After graduating from high school in Sacramento California, Bryce immediately began working in the summer of 2013. After taking industry-specific courses, he earned his certification in Construction Management from the University of California-Davis. Bryce joined RES as a Production Intern and over his seven years of employment has been promoted eight times to his current role as Substation Superintendent at Galloway Solar.

He attributes his training in construction and project management to helping him become a more organized leader in the field.

A day in the life

Currently, Bryce is working on a large solar field in Texas with multiple substations and 28 miles of transmission lines. Though his work responsibilities have changed over the years, his current job includes meeting with foremen and clients, staging out materials for his crews and performing quality control spot checks. Bryce enjoys the challenge this new role brings, specifically the critical thinking and problem-solving aspects required to create plans for his crew.

Through his strong collaboration with fellow team members on various projects, Bryce is a key leader and passionate member of the RES organization.?He is a relatable, trusted manager in the field and maintains a professional face to clients, reinforcing the values that RES holds closest.??

“Five to 10 years from now, I see myself in an upper management role for operations helping to drive multiple crews to a safer, more efficient end result on all projects.”

Working at RES

While working at RES, Bryce collaborates with many teams and believes close-knit groups and fast-paced environments make challenging projects the most rewarding. Bryce is proud to work for an industry-leading company committed to working towards a future where everyone has access to affordable zero carbon energy.

In the future, Bryce hopes to obtain a higher management role that assists in efficiently pushing projects over the finish line while maintaining a safe work culture. He encourages newer folks in the industry to keep an open mind to all the tasks they are presented with and remember there is always room for everyone to grow.

“I think young employees need to know a lesson my father taught me: If you’re not learning something new every day, you are not working hard enough. I truly live by this quote, and think there are always smarter, faster, and — most importantly — safer ways of doing things.”