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San Antonio, Tx, Us

San Antonio, Tx

Munich, De

Manage Customer Service Contracts and Relations

Munich, De

Managed Service Technicians for Building Automation, Security, Fire, Electrical Services and Project Management.

Munich, De

Warranty,T&M, preventive maintenance and service calls.Upgrade software and panel firmware.Created reports for customer and sales team.Replaced inoperative equipment controllers.Programming, graphics, customer training, Ethernet networks, fiber optic and integrations

Munich, De

Start-up and commissioning of terminal equipment controllers such as, variable air volume, unit vents, heat pumps, laboratory fume hoods, and universal controllers. MBC, RBC, MEC network panels.Programming, graphics and customer training, Ethernet networks, fiber optic and integrations.Warranty, T&M, preventive maintenance and service calls.Upgraded software and panel firmware.Project management on the installation of chillers, boilers, cooling towers, pumps, piping, duct-work, air handling units, fan coils, fin tube, unit ventilators, energy recovery units, DX units, heat pumps, variable frequency drives, VAV boxes, exhaust fans, combustion air and outdoor air dampers, energy management, access control, fire and security devices at several public schools, universities, commercial buildings and county courthouses.Solicit bids, negotiated contracts, wrote contracts.Engineered projects for building automation controls.Attended company and non-company training classes.

Install and startup of Staefa Smart II and MS2000 Energy Management System.Engineering and programming.

San Antonio, Tx, Us

• Directed and managed a team of seven personnel in the installation operation and maintenance of building automation controls, fire alarm, and security systems.• Identified problems, diagnosed causes and determined corrective actions.• Instructed and trained field technicians, operations and security personnel.• Interviewed and hired technicians and electricians.• Maintained department budget and personnel records and produced reports for the Vice President of the Physical Plant.• Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment to eliminate downtime.• Advised Vice President for Facilities Planning and Operations on capitol improvement matters.• Assisted police department in planning and execution of installing security equipment.• Consistently met or exceeded department goals.• Consulted with other departments to determine their needs and priorities.• Coordinated projects between various departments.• Coordinated and oversaw contractors providing services to the campus.• Created and implemented simplified controls schemes.• Delivered oral and written presentations for energy conservation projects for the Energy Conservation Committee.• Demonstrated effective leadership and encouraged team concepts.• Demonstrated skillful communications and negotiation skills with the Office of Planning and Construction for the selection of building automation controls, fire alarm and security systems. Reviewed and edited construction specifications and drawings to meet the university needs.• Maintained communications with department directors, faculty and staff.

San Antonio, Tx, Us

• Applied knowledge of trouble-shooting skills in building automation controls for HVAC, equipment, pneumatic and direct digital controls, fire alarm, and security.• Assisted department manager in planning and execution in the installation and maintenance of building automation controls, fire alarm devices, and security devices.• Identified problems, diagnosed causes and determined corrective actions.

San Antonio, Tx, Us

• Applied knowledge of chilled water, heating hot water, steam, electrical and air distribution systems in the operation and control of the campus buildings HVAC equipment. Using a Johnson Controls JC/80 energy management system. The JC/80 frontend was replaced with a Staefa Phoenix frontend interfaced to Johnson Controls field hardware.• Assisted subordinates and supervisors in identifying and resolving problems.• Coordinated shutdown of HVAC and electrical equipment between various departments for preventive maintenance.• Compiled, analyzed and presented energy consumption of campus utilities to supervisor.• Identified problems, diagnosed causes and determined corrective actions.• Instructed and trained new personnel.• Maintained records of daily activities and functions held on campus.• Presented and expedited solutions to air distribution systems and hydronic systems.• Represented my direct supervisor and the Physical Plant Director in their absence.• Researched and recommended ways to conserve energy.• Responded to written and telephone request for environmental conditions.• Served as contact person for sports and student organizations for emergency services.

• Applied knowledge of chilled water, heating hot water, steam, electrical, and air distribution systems in the operation and control of the hospital’s HVAC systems and related equipment.• Maintained and operated boilers, chillers, and related HVAC equipment

• Applied knowledge of chilled water, heating hot water, steam and electrical distribution systems in the comfort of hotel guest and staff.• Maintained and operated energy plant and HVAC equipment.• Identified problems, diagnosed causes and determined corrective actions.

• Maintained and operated chillers, boilers and related equipment providing chilled water and steam to the main campus of the University of Texas at San Antonio.• Identified problems, diagnosed causes and determined corrective actions.• Trained new operators in the operation and maintenance of the energy plant equipment.

Washington, Dc, Us

Assigned to the engine room aboard the USS Bryce Canyon AD-36 at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Duties included the maintenance and operation of two 450 psig “D” type water tube boilers and all auxiliary equipment supplying steam throughout the ship and its main engine turbines.Maintenance and operation of the ships boilers and related equipment.

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