Andrew Charters
Accomplishments
Logistics
Management
Supervision
Strategic Planning
Lean Manufacturing
Communication
Leadership
Work Experience:
TechSite
Facilities Engineering/Management
Carmel, IN
Oct-Present
Responsibilities
The following Responsibilities: Chillers, Cooling Towers, UPS Systems, PDU's, ATS system, HVAC Operations, Air Compressors, Boilers, FM 200, Fire Suppression, Electrical-Mechanical Valves, CMMS, Microsoft Visio, AutoCAD 2000, Safety standard,CAT5, CAT6 network Cabling, OSH, Facilities Automated programs, Liebert & Emerson Units, Vendor Coordination, Budget, Generator Operations( CAT 1605 KW), Site Scan Program,Electronic Sensors, Rockwell software, VFD’s, DDC Control system, Water Pump system:
Skills Used
Operations of Building control systems: Working with the following systems: Siemens, Johnson Controls, Alerton, Honeywell and Schneider.
Cool Air Systems: Heating & Air Co.
Owner/Manager/Consulting
Las Vegas, NV
April 2003 to Sept. 2015
The following Responsibilities: Chillers, Cooling Towers, Water system, Emerson & Liebert Units, HVAC Operations, Air Compressors, Boilers, Fire Suppression, Facilities Automated Programs, Accounting, Data Center Support (CAT5, CAT6 Installing), SAP, CMMS Set-up, remote generator operations; (Generators operated & Repair: CAT, Cummins, Detroit, Waukesha)
Other Responsibilities and Actions:
• Coordination of quality improvement activities for the new equipment supply chain and
Installation functions. Coordination of cross functional team activities aimed at resolution of supply chain and installation product quality issue. . Planning of logistics and utilizing WMS & RF technology, and managed P&L.
• Prepare and/or review proposals, contracts, cost estimates, intergovernmental agreements and related documents.
• Responsible for planning, developing, designing and implementing programs and projects for the HVAC business: establish goals and objectives: assist management in long range planning for the HVAC company; participate in development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures: plan utilization of personnel and equipment to meet normal and emergency conditions: Schedule the work for the HVAC company and property that is being worked on.
Boeing Company
Aircraft Mechanic/Engineering Technician
Seattle, WA
November 1996 to November 2002
The following Responsibilities: Troubleshooting and repairing aircraft systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Electronic, CMC, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Engine, and Flight Controls: Manufacturing: Project Management, Automated systems, PLC, (Ladder logic) Conveyor systems, Electrical-Mechanical Motor controls & Machine Set up. Aircraft worked on: 777,767,747,757,737, remote generator operations; (Generators operated & Repair: CAT 1605kw, Solar Gas Turbines, Detroit, Waukesha )
Manufacturing Responsibilities:
• Quality data inputs, determine strategies for quality improvements, initiate field or factory visits for investigation or confirmation of corrective actions, introduce and facilitate continuous improvement events, and report status to members of senior management.
• Coordinated activities with the Plant Engineers to effectively implement Standard PM Procedures using the SAP system to track costs.
• Developed Standard maintenance procedures between plants to establish "best practices" to minimize downtime (scheduled and non-scheduled).
• Implement Lean Manufacturing concept on factory floor for assembly mechanics.
• Developed and coordinate systems to monitor spare parts inventories.
Education
University of Washington/Business
Seattle, WA
2002
Mechanical Engineering/FAA Mechanic’s License
Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga -
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
1995