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WPRI 12 On the Job: Thielsch Engineering hiring various positions

info@riseengineering.com (RISE) — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 16:39:16 GMT

Kevin Matta, the Diversity and Inclusion Manager at Thielsch Engineering, joined 12 News on a Zoom interview to discuss the many job openings available.

Thielsch Engineering preps next generation of welders for Electric Boat

info@riseengineering.com (RISE) — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 20:21:55 GMT

Building the world’s best submarines requires literally hundreds of millions of welds, which is why General Dynamics Electric Boat (“EB”) is constantly in need of professionally trained welders. The challenge: Identifying and training these professionals while at the same time continuing to build the world’s best submarines.

Rhode Island’s Thielsch Engineering has stepped up to help Electric Boat meet this need. Thielsch has developed and designed an innovative seven-week welder-training program that it conducts for Electric Boat. EB pays for the students to train and, upon passing the course, they get to put on their hard hats and get to work as welders for the company.

Popularity for the program continues to grow. Madison, a student of the training program says “I like the fact that I’m learning in a classroom but also learning hands-on.” Recently, Thielsch added second-shift classes. In addition, they’re expanding the number of welder booths to allow for more classes and accommodate more students.

Most recently, Thielsch instructors have been running a seven-week welder training class for the Electric Boat Submarine Supply Chain Workforce Development. This specific class is for new hires only, - most of whom have never welded before.

“Organizations like Thielsch are critical to Electric’s Boat ability to develop the next generations of shipbuilders,” says Kathleen Heller, Manager of HR, Training & Talent Development at Electric Boat. “It would be impossible for us to have enough flexibility and capacity to meet our trades demand and we are truly appreciative of the partnership and professionalism that Thielsch brings every day.”

Up next: Thielsch will be qualifying EB’s new welders, after which they will be assigned to their departments to learn their specific roles and responsibilities in building the next great generation of submarines. “Our Instructors experience and knowledge along with their dedication to properly train students the art of welding, ensures future success at Electric Boat.” says Steve Giarusso, the lead instructor for the training at Thielsch.

To find out more about this innovative program, go to: www.gdeb.com/careers, or call (401) 268-2400.

Thielsch Names Two to Leadership Positions

info@riseengineering.com (RISE) — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 13:29:59 GMT

Thielsch Group, Inc., an employee-owned company, today announced that Tim Hebert has been elected chairman of its Board of Directors. The Board has also appointed Vincent Graziano as president, chief executive officer, and director.

Hebert and Graziano succeed Thomas Lent, who passed away suddenly last fall. Hebert is a highly successful entrepreneur, a published author, and a prominent member of the business community. He has served on the Thielsch Board since 2013. Graziano has been actively engaged in delivering energy efficiency services throughout his entire professional career and has served as president of the RISE Engineering division of Thielsch since 1995.

"After a national search, we are excited to select someone from our team to step up to lead Thielsch," said Hebert. "Thielsch activities are at the forefront of the most important issues of our time: the health and safety of our buildings, especially schools; energy efficiency and renewables, in view of climate change; the resiliency of our electric grid; environmental protection; and increasing opportunities for indoor growing environments. Thielsch is continuing to deploy resources from across its multiple groups to offer comprehensive solutions to our clients, and we are confident that Vin Graziano and our team can further build on the results we have achieved to date."

Graziano said, "I have been privileged to work with the staff at RISE Engineering and our customers for many years, and I am honored to assume this expanded role. The work of Thielsch in health and safety, power supply resiliency, environmental testing, and agri-business has much in common with the efficiency and renewables work of RISE. Thielsch Group will continue to make even more of a difference in the lives of our employee-shareholders, their families, our customers, and our community – I am excited by the prospects."

Speaking on behalf of the board, Hebert said, "We very much appreciate what Vin and RISE have brought to the Thielsch Group since joining us twenty-five (25) years ago. Our conviction that Thielsch is a powerful resource to help meet our time's important challenges has never been stronger. We find ourselves and our world at an inflection point, and Vin Graziano is the right person to help us achieve even greater heights."

Contact: Vincent R. Graziano
Company URL: www.thielsch.com
Phone: +1-401-784-3700

Thielsch Group, Inc. is an employee-owned firm that provides integrated engineering, technical, and laboratory services in the energy, environmental, power generation, water, and process industries. The company employs over 600 people and is headquartered in Cranston, Rhode Island, with offices in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Florida and Texas.

Interview with Rhode Island Elder Info

info@riseengineering.com (RISE) — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 20:29:55 GMT

Check out our very own Eileen Barrett, Residential Audits Manager, along with Deb Burton from Rhode Island Elder Info, speaking about home energy audits, what they entail and the incentives available from providers like National Grid. If you want to hear a great break down, this is the video to watch!

RISE installation of EV chargers featured in RI Energy Office newsletter.

info@riseengineering.com (RISE) — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 22:06:49 GMT

RISE Engineering continues to be a leading installer of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the region. As part of a pilot program, RISE worked with the RIDOT, the RI Office of Energy Resources, and National Grid to install EV fast chargers at Park & Ride commuter lots in Warwick and Hopkinton. The projects are featured in the RI energy office newsletter. Click here to check it out.

RISE and National Grid recognized by Providence Housing Authority

info@riseengineering.com (RISE) — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 14:16:00 GMT

National Grid and RISE Engineering were recognized at the September 26^th Board meeting of the Providence Housing Authority. National Grid is investing over $2.4 million in comprehensive mechanical room improvements for the PHA, and RISE has overseen the specification and construction of the work. PHA estimates that over $378K in avoided annual energy costs are being realized, providing resources to help meet other pressing PHA needs. Thanks to Executive Director Melissa Sanzaro and the Facilities staff at PHA for the award and their kind words - we look forward to continued efforts together!

WPRI'S EXECUTIVE SUITE FEATURING RISE ENGINEERING

info@riseengineering.com (RISE) — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 20:40:00 GMT

Vin Graziano, President of RISE Engineering, discusses National Grid's Energy Efficiency Programs and RISE's role to help save Rhode Islanders energy on WPRI's Executive Suite.

ROCKLAND HOUSING AUTHORITY SPRUCING THINGS UP

info@riseengineering.com (RISE) — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 21:43:00 GMT

RISE Enginering and National Grid help the Rockland Housing Authority save more than $400,000 with efficiency upgrades to 42 Studley Court units.

NATIONAL GRID WINS PARTNER OF THE YEAR AWARD IN SUSTAINED EXCELLENCE IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM DELIVERY

info@riseengineering.com (RISE) — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 20:57:00 GMT

National Grid is an electricity and natural gas delivery company that connects nearly seven million customers to vital energy sources through its networks and has participated in ENERGY STAR® programs since 2006. National Grid is receiving ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year–Sustained Excellence recognition for meeting energy savings goals and participation in the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR (HPwES) program.

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WORCESTER COMPLETES LED STREETLIGHT RETROFIT

info@riseengineering.com (RISE) — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 22:01:00 GMT

RISE Engineering was the installation contractor for this 14,000-fixture municipal streetlight retrofit project in Worcester, Mass., New England's second largest city. A National Grid Project Expeditor, RISE also finished a 9,600-fixture streetlight project earlier this year in Cranston, R.I.