Leading the Way in Building Controls at Jefferson Hospital

At Velocity BTS, our work is driven by people who take pride in doing things right. Richard Amos, our Controls Foreman, is a perfect example of that mindset in action.

With 17 years in the electrical industry and a deep passion for building controls, Richard joined Velocity earlier this year, bringing a strong background in hands-on electrical craftsmanship.

Originally from Southeast Alaska and raised in Southern Oregon, he found his calling early, excelling in woodshop and diving into construction right out of high school. After joining the IBEW Local 46 apprenticeship in 2008, he journeyed out as a licensed 01 electrician in 2014. Since 2017, he’s specialized in building controls, a passion that eventually led him to Velocity.

Currently, Richard is leading our controls work at the Jefferson Healthcare South Campus Replacement Project in Port Townsend. This transformative hospital expansion project focuses on modernizing care and improving energy efficiency. The project, led by Abbott Construction and designed by ZGF Architects, is being built with collaboration and community in mind. Velocity’s controls team is working on the full airside, hydronic controls, and the controls for a commercial kitchen.

When asked about his approach to the job, Richard shared, “I put a very high price on craftsmanship, so the rewarding part of the job for me is conduit work and panel makeup.”

“I love hearing from customers when they point out how clean and tidy the work is and how easy the start-up was.”

A sports enthusiast and lifelong Mariners and Seahawks fan, Richard also enjoys roasting coffee, hiking, fishing, and camping in his spare time.

His passion for precision, performance, and people makes him a standout at Velocity BTS and a trusted leader on this critical healthcare project.