Russell Nipp Email & Phone Number

Munich, De

During the first three years of being the lead technician, I have led a remote team of two and directed an onsite team of six while working with an Energy Engineer at Southern Methodist University in Dallas to save them collectively $1.6 million dollars by suggesting and implementing energy-saving techniques, identifying faulty equipment, and leading reprogramming and retro-commissioning efforts for the campus.Tasks*Identify and recommend energy savings strategies to achieve more energy-efficient operation.*Write or install energy management programs for building automation systems.*Direct the implementation of energy management projects.*Review mechanical, programming, or electrical plans or specifications to evaluate energy efficiency.*Perform energy modeling, measurement, verification, commissioning, or retro-commissioning.*Collect data for energy conservation analyses, using jobsite observation or sub-metering.*Advise clients or colleagues on topics such as climate control systems, data logging, or sustainable design.*Inspect or monitor energy systems, including heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or daylighting systems to determine energy use or potential energy savings.*Remotely identify issues and faults in electronics/robotics systems, whether physical or software related, using graphics, reports, and software techniques.*Change programming to repair issues or enhance operability and energy savings.*Install and setup data logging software to deliver data to the cloud for artificial intelligence data analysis.*Suggest improvements in artificial intelligence for better rule mapping for data analysis.*Suggest rules for mapping errors/faults within the artificial intelligence system.*Run preventative maintenance tasks, such as running reports, loop tuning, fault resolution, artificial intelligence data integrity checks, network integrity checks including BACnet, and programming checks.

Munich, De

*Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.*Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.*Test electronics units, using standard test equipment, and analyze results to evaluate performance and determine need for adjustment.*Adjust or replace defective or improperly functioning equipment or electronics components.*Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or electronic components, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of electronics, using hand or power tools.*Perform preventative maintenance or calibration of equipment or systems.*Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.*Provide customer support and education, working with users to identify needs, determine sources of problems, or to provide information on product use.*Maintain working knowledge of state-of-the-art tools or software by reading or attending conferences, workshops, or other training.*Provide user applications or engineering support or recommendations for new or existing equipment with regard to installation, upgrades, or enhancements.*Write computer programs in order for controls to operate properly.*Have a heightened understanding of mechanical, electrical, computer, and information technology fields to assist and repair issues.*Create complex networks using switches, routers, SMTP connections, IP addresses, and remote connections.*Have knowledge of installing hardware and software into computers in order to create a usable, personalized interface for the customer.*Use knowledge of graphic design to create personalized graphics for customers.*Be able to communicate clearly to subcontractors and delegate work needed to be accomplished.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

*Manages a separate chemical/radiation shop in accordance with radiological regulations.Promoted from previous position.Includes all other tasks from previous positions.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

*Manages quality control activities in separate shop area.*Responsible for $1+ million of customer and team member equipment.*Ensures that work order integrity is kept. *Conducts visual inspections on equipment and work orders to ensure continuity.*Performs quality compliance audits on equipment before returned to the customer.*Conducts work order acceptance procedures.*Interfaces with customers and supervisors to deal with customer and equipment issues.*Provides and communicates quality control findings.Promoted from previous position.Includes all other tasks from previous positions.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

*Performs maintenance duties that are more complex and beyond the scope and experience of those encountered by the Special Electronics Repairer.*Provides technical assistance to both team members and supported users.*Supervises the operation and proper use of Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment, tools, and special test equipment.*Performs final or quality control inspection of repaired equipment and maintenance documents.*Provides shop foreman with equipment repair status, priorities, and necessity of bench stock resupply.*Maintains maintenance facility technical library.*Facilitates work load with team member schedules to construct maximum work load possible.*Teaches classes regarding shop safety, new equipment maintenance, and shop rules and regulations.Promoted from previous position.Includes all other tasks from previous position.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

*Performed and/or supervised field and sustainment level maintenance and repair on Microcomputers - Field Artillery Digital Devices - GPS Receivers - Laser and Fiber Optic Systems - Mine Detection and Dispensing Systems - Switchboards - Telephones - Associated Wire Instruments/Equipment - Night Vision Devices/Equipment - Battlefield Illumination Systems - Electronic Azimuth Devices - Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Warning and Measuring Devices.*Used Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment, Test Program Sets, and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals to determine the cause and location of malfunctions, extent of faults, and category of maintenance required.*Inspected equipment for faults and completeness.*Tested equipment to determine operational condition.*Troubleshooted to determine location and extent of equipment faults.*Repaired equipment by adjusting, aligning, repairing, or replacing defective components.*Tested repaired items to ensure compliance with technical specifications.*Evacuated equipment and components to higher level repair activities based on theMaintenance Allocation Chart.*Prepared appropriate maintenance forms and records.*Logged maintenance in accordance with The Army Maintenance Management System.*Maintained $500,000 of authorized spare parts, supply stock, tool lists, technical manuals, and instructional material.*Performed preventive maintenance checks and services on Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment, vehicles, and power generators.

Bachelor'S Degree, Electrical Engineering Technologies - Controls And Electronics Concentration

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Engineering

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