Hill Electric Company, Inc - Experts & Thought Leaders

EC&M, a trade publication for electrical professionals, recently recognized Ricky Smith of Hill Electric as one of their 30 Under 30 All-Stars for 2021. Ricky Smith Smith, who currently serves as a Lead Electrician with the company, has been with Hill Electric for seven years, and was recognized by EC&M as one of the “Up-and-coming electrical professionals [who] demonstrate innovation, outstanding work ethic, and technical savvy on the job.” Smith first came to Hill Electric in 2013, after his job at the time closed down. He began as a helper alongside Hill Electric veterans and quickly moved up the line to an electrician. In the next five years, he says, he hopes to become a superintendent with the company, as well. EC&M 30 Under 30 Awards “From day one, Ricky has worked hard to learn and adapt at Hill Electric, and we are so excited to see Ricky earn this recognition,” said Casey Johnson, Director, Estimating and Project Management. “While he is an example to anyone who is looking to grow in the manufacturing industry, we can’t overlook the dedication and effort that has gotten him noticed at this level.” Smith marks the first Hill Electric employee to be recognized for this honor. The EC&M 30 Under 30 Awards, in their fourth year, will be featured online, as well as in the corresponding print issue of EC&M magazine.

For 65 years and counting, Hill Electric has served the Upstate of South Carolina and beyond with trusted electrical contracting services. It believes in building long-lasting partnerships and upholding the highest standards of excellence in our field of service. Hill Electric Hill Electric's story of service began when we were founded in 1954 by Walter Hill. After years of working as an operator at the historic Portman Shoals Power Plant in Townville, SC, Hill decided to put his roots down in “Electric City”– Anderson, SC. Anderson is commonly known as “Electric City” because, in the 1800s, it became the first Southern city to channel electricity through long-distance cables from hydroelectric power plants. This made Anderson an ideal place for Hill to settle and establish his own electric company. Mr. Walter Hill determined early on he needed to bring his son Bob Hill into the business. Enhancing services  Hill Electric grew by hiring more industrial electricians and extending services within the automotive and paper mills As the Upstate of South Carolina continued to grow, it proved promising for Hill, creating a greater need for reliable industrial electrical contractors. The textile industry was booming and Hill worked hard to continue honing his expertise to meet the electrical needs of nearby textile mills. As the local area expanded and the economy shifted, Hill Electric grew by hiring more industrial electricians and extending services within the automotive and paper mill industries. Through the years, we’ve expanded further by being a key service provider to help power industrial equipment for textile, automotive, chemical, cutting tools, food & beverages, plastics, healthcare, and pharmaceutical companies. Team expansion As Hill Electric’s customer base and service footprint grew, it became necessary to expand its team. Mike Davis was hired in 1994 as a Project Manager. In 2001, he was promoted to Vice President and became a Partner in the Company, and currently, he is the President and Senior Partner. “Having worked at Hill Electric Company for more than twenty-five years, I am grateful to currently serving as President and Senior Partner. In everything I do, my focus is to continue the legacy Walter Hill began 65 years ago, and to reach and celebrate our 100th anniversary and beyond,” said Mike Davis. Safety Though the industries Hill Electric work in have evolved, and technology has advanced at warp speed, its values have remained steadfast through the years. Hill Electric truly values partnerships, respects its employees, and prioritizes safety. “Safety as a core value of our company means that we strive to maintain an excellent EMR rating and safety record." accident-free environment Hill Electric holds a solid reputation for hard, honest work, trustworthiness, and invaluable experience" "We are fully committed to creating an accident-free environment on every project. With the help of our outstanding employees, each of whom is guided by our additional core values of quality, integrity, education, and professionalism, Hill Electric holds a solid reputation for hard, honest work, trustworthiness, and invaluable experience in a multitude of manufacturing processes,” said Davis. Hill Electric is committed to growing broad and deep partnerships with each client by providing expert and timely solutions for manufacturing equipment installations, industrial power distribution, MV power distribution systems, LV power distribution systems, and more. client and employee satisfaction Hill Electric also believes client satisfaction is a direct result of employee satisfaction, so it strives to sustain employee tenure with strong benefits, extensive training, and culture-building activities. On average, the employees stay for ten years and the Project Manager/Superintendent staff has an average of plus 20 years of service. Each of the industrial electricians is accountable for his/her performance on each project, truly making Hill Electric a uniquely distinguished company. Continuing the legacy Hill Electric has built a legacy of community and customer partnerships, employee loyalty, and expertise in its processes, and its hope and plan to continue building upon the Hill Electric story for many, many more years to come.  It exists to provide a quality of life for the employees and their families.

If users have a relationship with Hill Electric, they will almost certainly talk to or work with Mike, President, or Trey, Vice President. They are industrial estimators and often assist in the planning phase of projects as well. And, of course, they guide the vision and direction of an organization. Getting to know the other members of a partnership is important.  Mike Davis, President Mike is an SC Mechanical Contractor License Qualifier, and he’s been with Hill since 1994. In that time, he has learned nearly every aspect of the business. Mike has been involved with conceptual design, budgeting, design engineering, and contract installation on multiple +$2M projects. He has done significant work to create and maintain corporate alignment while tackling the challenges of growing such a long-standing company. He is invested in the continuity of Hill Electric and makes decisions around the long term. Responsibility Mike enjoys outdoor activities and hands-on projects that offer the instant gratification Mike is also very involved in Hill projects, regularly working in project management, business development, budgeting/estimating, design and planning, and coordination with other trades. When he’s not at work, Mike enjoys outdoor activities and hands-on projects that offer the instant gratification that’s so seldom available in the long-term work at Hill. Trey Thomas, Vice President Trey has a BS in Electrical Engineering from Clemson University, and he’s a Certified Installer by Panduit, Commscope/TE, and Ortronics. He joined Hill in 2010 as an estimator and project manager and continues to assist with those responsibilities even as Vice President. He’s also heavily involved in customer relationships, and like Mike, makes decisions with an eye toward Hill’s values and long-term success. Outside of work, Trey enjoys golf and is a professional Charity Golf Tournament Player. He’s also a member of the Anderson Chamber of Commerce’s Regents Board and Junior Leadership Anderson Board.