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Leads/assigns/directs work for six site engineers.Develops inter-department level training programs.Ensures operating compliance with outside agencies.Directs/recommends system modifications to resolve system issues.Performs advance diagnostics and repairs on electrical and mechanical systemsManages systems in emergency situation: load transfers, controls systems, UPS systems.Creates MOP’s for UPS, ASTS, and switchboard maintenance.Creates and submits for approval Critical Maintenance RequestsAnalyze and read electrical/mechanical blueprints. Local regional Maximo CMMS administrator.Performs duties of Facility Safety Lead. Conduct monthly Safety meetings. Coordinates/schedules vendors as required.Creates and submits purchase order requests for procurement of repair parts, consumables and vendor services.Proficient in the use of Siemens BAS.

Operate 3 Trane Centrifugal chillers - 1400 tons eachRepair, troubleshoot, and maintained the following equipment: Air Handlers, pumps (various types), boilers, exhaust fans, cooling towers, Liebert Package A/C Units. Fan coils, VAV boxes, Fire Alarm Systems.Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic and Temperature controls.Operate Johnson controls Metasys DDC SystemOperate/Monitor six Caterpillar generators 2000kw each and related Russell switchgear and transfer switches.Operate Siemens Fire Alarm system

Responsible all aspects for the following Facilities Departments – Engineering, Maintenance, Environmental Services, Bio-Medical and Safety - 43 FTEPrepare and Manage $4.5M in operating and construction budgetsMange and coordinate all construction projects.

Manager of Engineering and MaintenanceManaged day to day operations of the Engineering and Maintenance Departments - 16 FTEField coordinate construction projectsImplemented and maintained computerized preventive maintenance system.

Supervise staff of six Stationary Engineers.Schedule preventive maintenance and repairs on all equipmentProgram and install DDC temperature controls.Coordinated inspection and testing of Fire protection and detection systemsCoordinated inspection and testing of all electrical distribution systems

Operated 3 - 500 hp Cleaver Brooks fire tube boilers 125 psi.Operated two Carrier Centrifugal Chillers - 800 and 625 tonsOperated two Trane absorption chillers - 800 tons eachRepair, troubleshoot, and maintained the following equipment: Air Handlers, pumps (various types), boilers, exhaust fans, cooling towers, medical air and vacuum pumps. Fan coils, VAV boxes, Fire Alarm Systems.Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic and DDC Temperature controls.Operated two Caterpillar generators 750kw and 965kwOperated/tested Automatic transfers switches - Russell and AscoOperated/tested Fire protections systems: Fire pumps, preaction sprinkler, FM 200

Repair troubleshoot and maintain the following equipment: Kitchen equipment Beds and stretchers, Nurse Call systems, Plumbing RepairsLight carpentryElectrical repairsGeneral maintence itemsSnow removal