Michael A. Ward
*** ****** **** ***, ********, AL 35983
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PROFILE
Extensive background in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, sprinkler systems, fire alarms, fire safety, NFPA codes, building codes, boilers, safety and disaster planning, education and management.
Project management experience in roofing, sprinkler systems, lab renovation, exterior waterproofing, asbestos removal, sewer renovation, HVAC improvements, MDF remodel and other space modifications.
Skilled in prevention maintenance activities, including job scheduling, asset management and planning, inventory control, and contractor supervision; read and interpret blueprints and schematics; troubleshooting and management of repairs in a timely manner. Basic welding skills in GMAW and gas shielded FCAW. Computer skills including word, excel and other applications.
15 plus years of experience in maintenance and maintenance management. EMPLOYMENT
Piedmont Health Care, Piedmont, AL 09/2010 to Present Director of Plant Operations
Position reports directly to the facility administrator with direct supervision of 5 FTEs; provides supervision for maintenance and security; development and planning of all preventative maintenance activities; direct involvement with all mechanical and electrical repairs; responsible for the building Life Safety Code compliance, fire safety, facility emergency preparedness, energy management and building construction; Management of four properties.
o Developed and implemented an energy management project to include facility lighting and HVAC with a significant reduction in power consumption. o Developed a written asset management program to track asset repairs and maintenance. o Facilitated development of facility’s water conservation and outage plan. o Three deficiency free state ADPH life safety surveys. Polk Medical Center, Cedartown, GA 05/2004 – 06/25/2010 Director of Plant Operations
Direct supervision in the following departments: Engineering and maintenance, environmental services, security with a total of 10 FTEs. Interact directly with the facility CEO and CFO for asset planning and project management. Schedule preventative maintenance, diagnose and develop corrective actions for failed equipment.
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Other duties included biomedical equipment management, safety officer, chair of the safety committee, code and regulatory compliance in areas of fire safety, state and local building codes, Joint Commission standards, OSHA and EPA, disaster planning and education including decon operations, facility liaison for IT/IS, direct interaction with equipment vendors and contractors. o Managed multiple capital improvement projects.
o Reduced telecommunications cost 40,000.00 annually. o Achieved a 50% reduction in maintenance callbacks through equipment management. o In-house design-build of a fixed two-lane decontamination shower. o Developed an educational program on disinfectants and infection control for housekeeping. o Instrumental in getting water-based fire protection installed in patient sleeping areas. o Received 85% of performance bonus for 2008 and 100% of performance bonus for 2009. Piedmont Health Care, Piedmont, AL 7/99 – 6/2004
Maintenance Manager
Diagnose and repair, schedule and implement preventative maintenance of all HVAC, 208/3 phase electrical distribution equipment, pump motors, emergency generators, fire alarms, sprinkler systems. Repairs made in a timely manner using various tools including volt meters, amp probes, pressure gauges. Fire safety planning and education. Facility liaison for a three million dollar new construction project.
K & M Glass Company, Huntsville, AL 1993-1999
Fabricator/Installer
Fabricated commercial storefronts according to shop drawings. Fabricated sheet glass to custom sizes. Fabricated sheet metal per shop drawings. Installation of glass and storefronts. Current Licensures
EPA 40 CFR Universal Technician for refrigerant gases Alabama Residential Contractors License
Certifications
Hazardous Materials Awareness (Georgia Department of Public Safety) Operations Level Decontamination (CFR49.12) (Medical College of Georgia) Decontamination Team Leader (CFR49.12) (Medical College of Georgia) FEMA Healthcare Leadership Course (Noble Training Center) FEMA NIMS, IS-100, IS-700, IS-100LE and Senior Officials Workshop for All-Hazards Preparedness Continuing Education
Facilities Best Practices (GHA)
Establishing an Effective Building Maintenance Program (GHA) ER One Conference – Hospitals on the Frontline (Washington, D.C.) 3
Community Involvement
Reserve Police Officer with the City of Centre, Alabama o APOST firearms qualified
o Training includes Initiative based tactics for law enforcement and tactical medicine o Taser X26 CEW certified
Member of Fairview United Methodist Church
o Play acoustic guitar in the church band
o Elected lay leader for 2015
Other work experiences
o Grew up and worked in a family-owned commercial refrigeration and electrical business. o Have experience in industrial pipe fitting.
o Worked two years as a maintenance technician at Cherokee Health and Rehab prior to relocating to Huntsville, Alabama.
Education
Cherokee County High School, Centre, Alabama
Graduated 1986
Welding skills training in GMAW and shielded FCAW in 2014 References
Brent Grimes Police Officer
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Bill Baker Mayor, City of Piedmont
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Chris McAdams Maintenance Manager
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Roger Wilson Pastor UMC
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Jim Tom Stimpson Heil Environmental
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