Patrick Wentzel, P.E. Email & Phone Number

Colorado Springs, Co, Us

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

- Provide Mechanical Engineering Subject Matter Expertise to the USSPACECOM staff

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

• Manages and supports specialized programs, plans and initiates to oversee, plan, utilize, operate, and optimize facilities, infrastructure, real property, and environmental assets to meet USSPACECOM missions and emerging priorities.• Coordinates internally and externally to identify risk areas and shortfalls integrating them into programs for inclusion in plans for future investments. • Works with mission leads, subcomponents, installations, other engineers, and subject matter experts… Show more • Manages and supports specialized programs, plans and initiates to oversee, plan, utilize, operate, and optimize facilities, infrastructure, real property, and environmental assets to meet USSPACECOM missions and emerging priorities.• Coordinates internally and externally to identify risk areas and shortfalls integrating them into programs for inclusion in plans for future investments. • Works with mission leads, subcomponents, installations, other engineers, and subject matter experts to ensure real property resiliency and assurance for existing and emerging mission requirements.• Reviews, coordinates on, and provides technical review of Combatant Command operational and support plans to incorporates engineer requirements and ensure supporting infrastructure aligns with mission requirements.• Serves as primary advisor for engineering acquisition and execution to sub component commanders, staff and centers.• Coordinates across the DoD to advocate for Real Property investment in support of USSPACECOMs mission area as assigned by the Unified Command Plan and commanders intent. Show less

Cheyenne Mountain Sfs, Colorado

•Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Engineering Flight. Develops goals and objectives that integrate program development, project design, construction management, and technical support to other flights in the oversight of the Base Comprehensive Asset Management Plan (BCAMP) and Base Activity Management Plan (BAMP). •Establishes, revises, or reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organizational structure, as necessary to eliminate work problems or barriers… Show more •Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Engineering Flight. Develops goals and objectives that integrate program development, project design, construction management, and technical support to other flights in the oversight of the Base Comprehensive Asset Management Plan (BCAMP) and Base Activity Management Plan (BAMP). •Establishes, revises, or reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organizational structure, as necessary to eliminate work problems or barriers to mission accomplishment, promote team building, implement quality improvements, or in response to concerns with building code/regulatory compliance and/or customer requirements. Plans work for accomplishment by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules based on consideration of difficulty of requirements and assignments such that the experience, training, and abilities of the staff are effectively utilized to meet organization and customer needs. •Provides subordinate with direction and advice regarding policies, procedures, and guidelines. Reviews and structures organization to optimize use of resources and maximize efficiency and effectiveness of the organization. Balances workload and provides overall direction and vision to the subordinates on a wide range of program and administrative Show less

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Provides difficult and complex facility project planning and programming for new construction, renovation, and improvement projects of real property facilities and infrastructure, including utility systems, at multiple installations/locations with up to ten-year requirement projections for USAF assets including personnel, facilities, infrastructure, and/or equipment. Responsible for planning and programming MAJCOM facility sustainment, restoration, modernization, and construction projects… Show more Provides difficult and complex facility project planning and programming for new construction, renovation, and improvement projects of real property facilities and infrastructure, including utility systems, at multiple installations/locations with up to ten-year requirement projections for USAF assets including personnel, facilities, infrastructure, and/or equipment. Responsible for planning and programming MAJCOM facility sustainment, restoration, modernization, and construction projects supporting US interests at multiple installations, and advising on the reprogramming of funds to respond to new or changing installation capability requirements and sound asset management principles. Show less

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

· Assists in managing critical infrastructure assessments, developing 10-15 new plans annually and subsequently provide written recommendations to programming documents to upgrade over 70 critical infrastructure systems around the world.· Assist in measuring and tracking critical infrastructure readiness via new Mission Essential Tasks (METs) for each weapon system.· Provide technical support in the areas of project programming, cost estimating, mission assurance, infrastructure… Show more · Assists in managing critical infrastructure assessments, developing 10-15 new plans annually and subsequently provide written recommendations to programming documents to upgrade over 70 critical infrastructure systems around the world.· Assist in measuring and tracking critical infrastructure readiness via new Mission Essential Tasks (METs) for each weapon system.· Provide technical support in the areas of project programming, cost estimating, mission assurance, infrastructure readiness and investigatory services, budgetary support, and planning.· Support the organizational structure by gathering and/or compiling of information for leadership and supporting ad hoc and weekly meetings.· Provide Mechanical expertise in developing policy and guidance to standardize infrastructure resilience and reliability designs/projects for Mission Assurance of mission systems.· Provide recommendations on Infrastructure priorities to organizational leadership for funding and execution priorities. Show less

-Act as a General Engineer in the areas of civil, architectural, electrical, mechanical, and environmental engineering and determine methods and approaches to construction, maintenance, repair, and services.-Provide project management, design, CAD design, engineering and construction, and administration services for a variety of engineering projects of smaller magnitude but of greater quality and urgency.-Interpret policy, code compliance, anti-terrorism/force protection… Show more -Act as a General Engineer in the areas of civil, architectural, electrical, mechanical, and environmental engineering and determine methods and approaches to construction, maintenance, repair, and services.-Provide project management, design, CAD design, engineering and construction, and administration services for a variety of engineering projects of smaller magnitude but of greater quality and urgency.-Interpret policy, code compliance, anti-terrorism/force protection compliance, and provide guidance as a project manager and designer for construction, renovation, repair projects, and service contracts completed through multiple procurement vehicles and offices.-Provide technical, engineering and construction advisory services to tenant, Garrison and reimbursable customers. Evaluate work required by customers, establish work criteria, develop scopes of work, detailed cost estimates, design, time and funding requirements.-Independently analyze data and make engineering decisions that are considered authoritative and are reviewed in terms of compliance with mission objectives and administrative policy. Show less

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Serve as a senior professional mechanical engineer, performing operations and maintenance (O&M) duties in support of a military installation.· Performs O&M engineering involving maintenance, repair, upgrade, and operation of mechanical equipment and systems to infrastructure facilities, including utility systems, at a military installation utilizing a professional knowledge of mechanical engineering.· Determines short and long range requirements for replacement of existing… Show more Serve as a senior professional mechanical engineer, performing operations and maintenance (O&M) duties in support of a military installation.· Performs O&M engineering involving maintenance, repair, upgrade, and operation of mechanical equipment and systems to infrastructure facilities, including utility systems, at a military installation utilizing a professional knowledge of mechanical engineering.· Determines short and long range requirements for replacement of existing complex and major mechanical systems, equipment, etc.· Serves as a consultant on all mechanical engineering aspects of projects and provides mechanical engineering support to trades and crafts shops.· In conjunction with the primary duty of O&M, on a less frequent basis performs work in the construction management, design, and programming/base development functions. Show less

Buena Vista, Va

Lead and supervised resources for multiple multi-million dollar heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) projects across several locations simultaneously. Worked with sales, engineering, and operations to develop statements of work that meet the designs, plans, and specifications for new or replacement HVAC units. Monitored progress throughout the project, tracking design changes, cost estimates, and scheduling phases/gates. 100% of involved projects came in below cost, with an average… Show more Lead and supervised resources for multiple multi-million dollar heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) projects across several locations simultaneously. Worked with sales, engineering, and operations to develop statements of work that meet the designs, plans, and specifications for new or replacement HVAC units. Monitored progress throughout the project, tracking design changes, cost estimates, and scheduling phases/gates. 100% of involved projects came in below cost, with an average savings of ten percent. Provided input to production and engineering supervisors on project performance and scheduling changes. Acted as a consultant/design project engineer, meeting customer requirements to new custom HVAC equipment and controls. Regularly interacted with contractors and engineers in other disciplines to determine coordination required to ensure all design consideration had been addressed. Consulted with installing contractors on a wide range of difficult unforeseen problems pertaining to design interfaces, regulatory limitations, and to expedite work. Responded to requests for information, providing advice to requesting organizations. Developed and provided professional engineering documents surrounding O&M function to encompass the maintenance, repair, upgrade, and operation of the infrastructure facilities and utilities pertaining to HVAC equipment. Attended lectures and discussion on new and emerging technologies to ensure products remained up to date. Performed the duties of an applications engineer. As an applications engineer I regularly utilized the principles of thermodynamics, statics, materials, and fluids in order to develop preliminary HVAC designs for new construction, renovation, and improvements for major size facilitates such as multi-story office buildings, large plants, hospitals, pools, and similar structures. Applications used computer aided design and drafting (CADD) programs, and project tracking programs (MS Project). Show less

Fort Carson, Co

Performed the duties of a Company Grade, US Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officer for Companies consisting of 90+ Soldiers whose mission was to reduce and eliminate chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive threats posed by weapons and improvised explosives. Supervised the daily operations for 25 of explosive training events and EOD support to 50 state side incidents supporting local and federal authorities involving explosives and other hazardous devices. Was responsible… Show more Performed the duties of a Company Grade, US Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officer for Companies consisting of 90+ Soldiers whose mission was to reduce and eliminate chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive threats posed by weapons and improvised explosives. Supervised the daily operations for 25 of explosive training events and EOD support to 50 state side incidents supporting local and federal authorities involving explosives and other hazardous devices. Was responsible for planning and control of all company maintenance including both specialized tools and vehicles. Responsible for planning and approval of all company travel using the defense travel system (DTS). Lead and reported on all higher headquarter's request for information while ensuring daily operations were not affected. During a four week absence of the Commander I assumed his duties as the sole responsible authority for all company actions. Performed the duties of the company safety officer enhancing the safety of the work environment, ensuring federal, state, and local codes concerning health, safety, and the environment where strictly followed. Performed the duties of an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team leader, utilizing a variety of engineering principles and guidelines, to develop experimental procedures in establishing professional render safe publications. Conducted 63 combat operations in Kosovo and Afghanistan, including the disposal of over 28 tons of hazardous material. Show less

Oak Ridge, Tn

•Member of a 6 week training course sponsored by the DoE at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory learning advanced additive manufacturing practices and design.•Designed and produced complex parts using industrial and consumer grade additive manufacturing devices and processes.•Worked alongside Manufacturing Demonstration Facility employees to advance additive manufacturing practices.

Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: New Cadet Development Cadre, Tau Beta Pi Minor in Nuclear Engineering

Master’S Of Science In Management, Project Management

Project Management in Business Organizations Organizational Behavior Leadership and Ethical Decision-Making Business Statistics Marketing.

Advanced Manufacturing, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Oak Ridge National Labs, Manufacturing Demonstration Facility Participated in a six week educational program.