Richard M. Rizzardi - Superintendent

With 30 years of experience in natural gas distribution and heavy construction, Richard Rizzardi manages the field construction organization of the company including facilities in Fairfield, Hebron and Steubenville. Rick is a long-standing member of the Operating Engineers, and has held various management positions at companies such as Great Western Services, Cincinnati, OH, Sub Surface Construction, Cincinnati, OH, and Iowa Pipelines, Des Moines, IA.

With extensive experience in pipe installation ranging from 1/2" polyethylene to 20" steel distribution and transmission, Rick has performed and managed some of the most complex projects for companies such as Columbia Gas of Ohio, KN Energy, Peoples Natural Gas, Duke Energy (formerly Cinergy), Northern Natural Gas, Missouri Public Service, Mid-American Energy, Lawrenceburg Gas, City of Hamilton, OH Gas and City of Lancaster Gas.

Mr. Rizzardi has achieved the following certifications;


• • OSHA 10 Certified, OSHA Competent Person Certified, and Traffic Control Certified
• • CPR Certified / First Aid Certified and Drug Free Work Place Certified
• • Butt Fusion and Electrofusion Certified
• • Mechanical Fittings Certified
• • Silver Solder Certified
• • Tapping Certified
• • Re-Light Certified
• • Combustible Gas Indicator and Gas Track Certified
• • Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Certified

Most recent natural gas certifications through UTI for Columbia Gas Distribution Companies; MEA for Lawrenceburg Gas and at Duke Energy.