Perform mechanical, HVAC, and controls system commissioning and consulting engineering for critical facilities and plant operations.

Research related to the use of spectral methods in computational fluid dynamics. CFD modelling of utility-scale wind turbine wake flows.

Superintendent, Central Energy Plant And General Supervisor, Building Automation System Engineering.Perform dual role as energy plant superintendent and building automation systems engineering supervisor. The Central Energy Plant includes fifteen 1200 ton centrifugal chillers, seven 40 MBH hot water generators, four 600 HP centrifugal air compressors, and two 20 MW gas turbine electrical generators. The Building Automation System is comprised of the hardware, software, and IT infrastructure, a distributed system composed of over 350 field panels, over 5000 dedicated stand-alone controllers, and 30 head-end workstations and servers.Supervise 2 salaried contract engineers, 4 salaried operating engineers, and 7 hourly operating engineers. Set system standards; develop documentation; procure hardware and software; support system operators and facility customers; and perform engineering studies and develop energy conservation and data analysis tools.

General Supervisor, Building Automation System Engineering. DaimlerChrysler, DaimlerChrysler Technology Center, Auburn Hills, MI (2005 -- 2007).Engineering manager of a small group of building system control engineers. Managed the field hardware, software, and IT infrastructure of a distributed building automation system composed of over 350 field panels, over 5000 dedicated stand-alone controllers, and 30 head-end workstations and servers. The system includes Windows XP based workstations and control system computers; Linux/MySQL database servers; and dedicated ARCNET and copper/fiber Ethernet networks. Supervised 3 engineers and managed all group administrative and budget issues. Set system standards; developed documentation; procured hardware and software; supported system operators and facility customers; and performed engineering studies and developed energy conservation and data analysis tools.

Supervising Engineer, Central Energy Plant. DaimlerChrysler, DaimlerChrysler Technology Center , Auburn Hills, MI (2002 -- 2005).Engineering manager and supervisor of a power, chilled water, compressed air, and boiler central energy plant. Plant included fifteen 1200 ton centrifugal chillers, seven 40 MBH hot water generators, four 600 HP centrifugal air compressors, and two 20 MW gas turbine electrical generators. Supervised 4 salaried and 7 hourly operating engineers. Planned and programmed retrofit and upgrade projects; supervised day-to-day operations and energy/load management; developed and implemented preventive and predictive maintenance programs; contracted and managed outside contractors and consultants; and procured tools and parts for in-house retrofit efforts.Implemented new PdM/PvM maintenance procedures; improved system load operation guidelines; implemented several system upgrade efforts related to pumping systems and water treatment and monitoring.

Project Manager. DaimlerChrysler, DaimlerChrysler Technology Center , Auburn Hills, MI (2000 -- 2002).Project manager and mechanical engineer in the Construction Services Group and Facilities Services Group. Performed project planning and scope development; in-house engineering design tasks; project scheduling, construction management, and field oversight; and project financial management. Also provided oversight, review, and approval for contracted planning, design, and construction support services. Helped develop department design and mechanical engineering standards.Provided mechanical engineering support for a $20M renovation of the Centerline 112 Computer Facility.Provided mechanical engineering support for a $2M renovation of the Pilot Plant Paint Shop.Project manager for the $500K FY 2000 Facility Upgrade Project at the Detroit Office Warehouse.

Area Manager/Senior Mechanical Engineer. The Argos Group, Chrysler Technology Center (CTC) Project, Auburn Hills, MI (1995 -- 1999).Area Manager and Mechanical Engineer in the Development Lab section of Building Management. Oversaw facility project planning and customer contact for the Materials Science Labs at CTC. Also performed maintenance and facility upgrade work order designs; procured contracted engineering and construction services; carried out technical investigations and studies; and provided project oversight for assigned work. Provided mechanical engineering support for several computer center and lab renovation projects, including a $300K chilled water system renovation and a $300K office reorganization.As a mechanical engineer and area manager, I designed and processed over 400 work requests for facility equipment additions and modifications.

Lead, Titan Project Team/Lead, Mechanical Engineering. Johnson Controls World Services, Cape Canaveral, FL (1991 -- 1995).Performed dual role as facilities engineering manager for a multi-disciplinary team (Titan launch facilities), and as the mechanical engineering department head for Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and the Eastern Missile Test Range. Directly supervised 8 Architects and Engineers and 2 CAD Designers. Provided all technical, professional, and administrative team support. Reviewed and approved all mechanical drawings and specifications for construction at Cape Canaveral facilities. Work also included projects at Antigua, West Indies and Ascension Island, South Atlantic.Directed all project activities for facility construction at Titan launch vehicle facilities.Acted as a part time (temporary assignment) system administrator for an engineering design CAD network including 6 UNIX based workstations and 30 PCs running Intergraph Microstation.

Lead, Titan Project Team/Lead, Mechanical Engineering. Pan Am World Services, Cape Canaveral, FL (1989 -- 1991).Performed dual role as facilities engineering manager for a multi-disciplinary team (Titan launch facilities), and as the mechanical engineering department head for Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and the Eastern Missile Test Range. Directly supervised 8 Architects and Engineers and 2 CAD Designers. Provided all technical, professional, and administrative team support. Reviewed and approved all mechanical drawings and specifications for construction at Cape Canaveral facilities. Work also included projects at Antigua, West Indies and Ascension Island, South Atlantic.Directed all project activities for facility construction at Titan launch vehicle facilities.Acted as a part time (temporary assignment) system administrator for an engineering design CAD network including 6 UNIX based workstations and 30 PCs running Intergraph Microstation.

Mechanical Engineer. Geiger Engineering, Charleston, SC (1988 -- 1989).Planned, designed, and managed construction and repair projects for various commercial and industrial customers.Designed several HVAC, utility, and controls system projects including office renovations, a central chiller plant, and a flight simulator facility.

Mechanical Engineer. United States Air Force (1984 -- 1988). Seymour Johnson AFB, NC; Lajes AB, Azores, Portugal; Wurtsmith AFB, MIWorked as a design engineer and engineering manager at three locations. Provided planning, technical design, and engineering assistance for a wide range of mechanical systems and projects.Initiated and designed a variety of HVAC, utility, and industrial mechanical systems at Seymour Johnson and Lajes. Also worked on construction management, contract development, system troubleshooting, and direct negotiations for contracted design services.Managed the energy conservation programs at Seymour Johnson and Lajes.Assigned as the Officer In Charge of the Bomb Wing mobile engineering force at Wurtsmith. Included supervising five personnel, writing war operation plan annexes, and developing all training, equipment, and field operations programs.