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 With a background in electrical maintenance and automation and formal  multidisciplinary industry training, Benjamin has built a well-rounded career across power generation, circuit breaker servicing, and heavy equipment operations. His experience spans roles in electrical, mechanical, and demolition work, as well as mentoring and instruction. He also brings expertise in diesel mechanics and electromechanical systems. 

• Visual Inspection: Assess external condition for signs of overheating, corrosion, insulation damage, or misalignment
   
• Condition Assessment: Classify breaker condition to guide maintenance planning
   
• Documentation & Reporting: Record all test results, visual observations, and recommendations for repairs or replacement
   
• Compliance Support: Align evaluations with client-specific reliability programs

While our in-house test facility is being developed, we partner with trusted third-party providers and maintain strong relationships with industry-leading testing professionals. Our extensive network allows us to minimize long lead times and streamline scheduling. As a one-stop solution for circuit breaker compliance, we’re equipped to support your testing needs quickly and reliably with expert coordination and end-to-end service.

Benjamin’s 20-year industry background includes high voltage, medium voltage, and low voltage maintenance, where he performed installation, adjustment, and documentation of critical electrical equipment. He has supervised and performed breaker inspections, diagnostics, re-conditioning and repairs using advanced testing equipment such as Doble testers, SF6 gas analyzers, sniffers, TTR machines, timing equipment, millivolt drop testers, multimeters, Meggers, Hipots, DLROs, and high current primary injection / secondary injection test sets. With extensive experience as a Substation Electrician and Shop Foreman, Benjamin brings over a decade of hands-on expertise in circuit breaker maintenance, repair, and reconditioning across a wide range of breaker types, including molded case, insulated case, airframe, vacuum frame, and SF6 breakers. He has also led decommissioning projects; managing the full removal of switchgear, transformers, and motor control centers. Benjamin is well-versed in both domestic and international power systems and committed to safety, precision, and compliance in every aspect of electrical maintenance.

 Specialty Diagnostic Services is committed to equipping your team with the knowledge and skills needed to master circuit breaker maintenance. Our training programs are designed to integrate your staff directly into proven maintenance processes, ensuring they can confidently support and sustain compliance efforts. By focusing on practical application and collaborative learning, we help your personnel stay aligned with evolving maintenance standards and system requirements. Our goal is to create a knowledgeable, self-reliant team that can drive operational efficiency and uphold long-term compliance.

  There are four primary types of maintenance strategies used in modern asset management. Reactive maintenance involves addressing equipment only after it fails, which can lead to costly repairs, extended downtime, and limited part availability. Preventive maintenance focuses on performing routine tasks on equipment regardless of condition, which can drive up labor and inventory costs due to unnecessary replacements. Predictive maintenance uses condition-based monitoring to service equipment only when needed—optimizing timing and minimizing costs and downtime. Lastly, Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) aims to identify potential failure modes in advance and proactively implement corrective actions, helping teams prioritize risk and ensure long-term asset reliability.

  At Specialty Diagnostic Services, our mission is to deliver top-tier support for businesses of all sizes—with a special commitment to empowering small businesses. We understand the unique challenges smaller operations face when it comes to managing maintenance, compliance, and equipment reliability. That’s why we focus on providing affordable, scalable, and timely electrical assessments and solutions designed to minimize downtime and prevent costly shutdowns. By offering hands-on support we help small businesses build resilient maintenance programs without the overhead of large-scale operations. Our goal is to level the playing field—giving every organization, regardless of size, access to the expertise they need to thrive.

 Tara Price is an experienced operations and project management professional specializing in process improvement, vendor management, and quality assurance. She has successfully led nationwide efficiency projects collaborating with stakeholders to implement standardized workflows and enhance departmental consistency. Tara has demonstrated strengths in analyzing productivity trends, developing reporting tools, and designing custom tracking systems to support performance monitoring and compliance. Tara is skilled in training teams, managing third-party vendors, and driving operational excellence through data-driven strategies and cross-functional collaboration.