Employee Spotlight: Jim Rafferty

Our team of professionals is what makes Hewitt Young Electric not only a fun and exciting place to work, but they create the fabric of our well-knit family atmosphere, who are dedicated to providing you with exceptional electrical services.

This month we are featuring our very own: Jim Rafferty

• What is your role at HY?

Project Manager

• What prompted you to start a career in electrical construction?

I started my career as an electrician back in 2001 when I joined the USCG, my main job was as an EM3 (Electricians Mate). I didn’t realize it was going to be my career at that point but that’s where it all started.

• How long have you been in the electrical field?

18 years.

• Tell us about your journey.

Like I said initially, it started back in 2001 while I was in the USCG. I got out of the CG in 2005 and got away from the trade for a while. I went to school, whilst holding down various jobs consisting of a landscaper, busboy, Chase Pitkin, telemarketer & bouncer. I then took a sales job for a few years before joining the electrical union in 06’.

• How long have you been with HY?

7 months

• What do you like most about your job?

The challenge and ever-changing atmosphere, it’s impossible to get bored when there are 1000 things flying at you every day.

• What do you like most about working here?

The people

• Why do you think customers do business with us?

The attention and focus on customer needs.

• How do you define success?

Being contempt. Just being happy with the way things are.

• What motivates you?

Challenge, I love being challenged and learning new things. 

• What is your favorite past-time?

I used to love comics as a kid.

• What has been your favorite project at HY?

West Webster Fire Department!

• What is on your wish list for the next 10 years with HY?

I’d love to see the company grow and myself with it.

• What is your favorite line from any movie?

“We forgot Kevin!”

• If you had one meal to eat for the rest of your life what would it be?

BLT’s

• Who is your inspiration?

My Grandfather. He was a depression era survivor, farm boy at a young age, became an electrician, then started his own business and eventually became town judge. He valued family and hard work over everything. 

• What makes you, you?

My wife, two boys, and my dogs. I think we are shaped by those we surround ourselves with and my family has molded me more than anything.