John Watson
Bronx, NY **460
Email: acuk7t@r.postjobfree.com Cell: 203-***-****
Objective: To acquire a position to widen my knowledge and experience in the safety
And mechanical field.
Licenses and Certification:
FDNY Certificate of Fitness Refrigeration Systems Operating Engineer#86368602
NYSDOH Cross Connection Certification Certified Backflow Preventer Tester#10078
EPA Section 608 Universal Technician Certification
New York City Department of Environmental Protection-Certificate for Completion
NYSDOH Cross Connection Certificate of Completion
HVACR Service training course completion certification (NATE course 7000-0162)
Berk Trade School for Plumbing Certification and Course Completion
A Course of Completion in Dual Fuel Burners and Steam and Hot Water Hydronic Boilers and Systems.
Certificate of completion and training for the Oiler Exam- City Tech College
Passed Oiler exam given by DCAS
Completion of OSHA 10 hour Safety Training
Enrolled in the OSHA 30 hour Safety Training
Completion of 10 hour Asbestos Safety and Awareness Training
Currently enrolled in the BOMI International FMA/HP and RPA/HP designation programs
Enrolled in BOMI’s PAC, SMA, SMT, FMC, and BEC certification courses
Plant Operator: Boilers, Generators, HVAC, Turbines (Murray K etc.), Chiller Systems, RTU’s, Solar Inverters, Elevator Systems, Fire Alarm Panel and Systems, Intercoms and PA Systems, All Types Of Fire Suppression Systems, Electrical Breakers, Fire Extinguishers, Main Drainage And Trip Testing, Condensate Pumps, Plumbing and Steam Fitting Systems, DWV Systems,
Technical Skills: A1 Mechanic in Fire Suppression Systems, Handyman, Troubleshooting Cooling towers, Chillers, Pumps (Condensate, Booster, Oil, Vacuum), Repair Hot Water Heaters, Gravity Tanks, Water Meter Readings (Annual Testing, Flow Testing, Hydrostatic Testing, Main Drain Testing, Trip Testing On Dry Systems), Coil Cleaning, Blow Down Systems, Repair Boilers and Troubleshooting, Excavation of Grounds, Time Management Controller, Oversee Work with and Manage Union Employees and Union Shops (Local 79 and 731 Laborers, Local 94 Operating Engineers, Local 32BJ SEIU Property Workers, Familiarized with Union Laws, Contracts and Guidelines. Work Excellent under Pressure, and conglomerated tight places, Ability to Prioritize and Maximize work time and efforts in an expedited manner.
Trades: Plumbing, Carpentry, Welding, Electrical, Steam Fitting, Masonry, Plastering, Painting, Tiling, Constructing From the Bottom-Up
Work History:
Temco Facilities Service 11/30/15-Present
Director of Facilities:
Maintain positive relations with school administrators, faculty and officials
Oversee all building maintenance staff activities
Monitor all mechanical, fire alarm, and intrusion alarms
Oversee all contractors employed by the company or the DOE
Assist in safety programs and follow up with the safety director to assure compliance is met with all safety policies
Prepare specifications and solicit quotations for repair work from contractors
Represent the company in insuring that all service contracts are met
Represent the company in all meetings regarding construction punch-lists, warranty issues, etc.
Supervising multiple buildings over 80,000 sq. ft. collectively with regards to HVAC/R systems.
Prepare weekly payroll for maintenance and housekeeping staff
Maintain all required administrative records including, but not limited to, log books, work records, records of contractor and other visitors, keys issued, chiller units, air handlers and any other records requested by either the company or the DOE
Maintain records of all work requested including completion dates
Meet routinely with the school Principal(s) to review and refine work priorities to conform in accordance with the needs of the school population and safety of the children.
Encourage all staff members to perform their assigned duties as efficiently and effectively as possible
Train, counsel, monitor and discipline staff as needed
Understand the company’s employment policies and effectively communicate those policies to all staff members
Perform cleaning and maintenance related tasks with reciprocating and centrifugal chillers
Participate in special projects as needed (Library Conversions, Plant Conversions, Lighting Upgrades, Hardware Upgrades)
Build positive relationships with the Principal(s), DOE representatives and others.
Implemented weekly safety meetings and tool box talks
Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on cooling tower units.
Oversees forepersons and workers to ensure the safe and reliable generation and distribution of utilities to the schools and provide technical expertise in the operations, maintenance, repair and verify operating conditions, controls of the Boiler, RTU’s, Air handler units and condensate tanks
Operates and maintains stationary engines and mechanical equipment, such as steam engines, air compressors, generators, motors, turbines, and steam boilers, to provide utilities, such as light, heat, or power, for buildings and industrial processes
Reads meters and gauges or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions.
Records data, such as temperature of equipment, hours of operation, fuel consumed, temperature or pressure, water levels, analysis of flue gases, voltage load, and generator balance.
Adjusts manual controls or overrides automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges, switch to backup equipment or systems, or to shut down equipment.
Big Apple Fire and Sprinkler: 5/15/12 – 11/27/15
Sprinkler and Plumbing Mechanic
Perform hydrostatic testing accompanied by the FDNY as well as Pretests.
Able to read and interpret schematic and blue prints.
Knowledge of NYC Fire Sprinkler and Plumbing Codes.
Extensive knowledge of power tools as well as the operation of using them.
Ability to work in strenuous and extreme circumstances i.e. weather, crouching, laying down, uncomfortable spaces and positioning.
Ensure safety protocols and implement new safety strategies on various job sites simultaneously.
Ability to perform installations of fire sprinkler systems and standpipe systems both wet and/or dry or combination systems.
Ability to perform all types of repairs of fire sprinkler and standpipe systems.
Extensive knowledge and training in the safety of cutting, grooving, threading, soldering, brazing, pro pressing both black steel and copper piping as well as operating.
Maintain records and prepare required reports to plant operations.
Ability to troubleshoot fire systems and assess the problems and correct them.
Basic electrical knowledge and experience.
Operate and maintain the acetylene torch for cutting heavy gauge steel.
Monthly test/ inspection of Standpipe/Sprinkler daily test of Fire alarm systems and remove violations and bring systems up to the safety code with NYC regulations.
May perform water titration tests and pour chemical additives, such as water softener, into treatment prevent scale buildup and to clean boiler lines.
AAA Pest Management/ SJP Pest Control: 3/2011-Present
Director of Safety and Field Operations
Conducted over 250 safety training and accident prevention classes on various topics regarding worker safety programs in order to control costs; developed company loss control manual and emergency services protocols.
Helped develop occupational safety control and loss control manuals for both current and past employers
Experienced and effective working with people of diverse cultures and backgrounds (ability to speak some Spanish and have experience training Spanish-speaking workers) and interacting with all levels of management and personnel
Responsible for all aspects of OSHA compliance including management, documentation, training, underwriting, and claims processing, OSHA accident investigations and audits
Set up appointments and daily work schedules for my staff.
Oversee 9 staff members operational functions and routines
Assisted clients with development of safety programs; developed on-site training program subsequently used by 116 different companies
Managed relations between the staff and clientele
Implemented a level of respect and integrity in my staff’s performance in the work field.
Turner Construction: 6/2009 - 2/2010
Foreman
Repaired and maintained mechanical and physical plant systems, including motors,
pumps, valves, steam operated equipment, air filters, belts, electrical, plumbing structure, glazing, plastering, sheetrock, floor tile, etc.
Assisted in the clean-up and tidiness of different aspects of various construction sites.
Ability in the usage of heavy duty construction materials and tools.
Environmental Health and Safety Manager leading an 8 man crew under the West Side highway, and Yankee Stadium projects.
Operate and maintain air compressors and boiler systems.
Ensure company standards are met in compliance with janitorial operations and servicing contractual obligations to the customers within specified budget of labor and expense.
Assist in boiler repairs, evaluate and troubleshoot hydronic dual steam boilers, condensers and evaporation units.
Assistant in leading safety training and the proper usage of power tools for my staff of 18 men.
Instructor of hundreds of job safety training programs on OSHA safety and compliance, drug free workplace programs, firefighting, and miscellaneous other job safety programs
Industrial refrigeration experience in installing, servicing, and repair refrigeration systems and equipment such as condensing units, compressors, and evaporators.
Connecting refrigeration lines and electrical power sources, handling hazardous refrigerant substances with safety provisions, and checking systems and equipment for leaks.
Excellent troubleshooting knowledge of Boilers, star-ups, breaching and yearly maintenance of tube cleaning, nozzle cleaning and identifying any mechanical errors found on site.
Able to repair boiler and operation of chiller parts once identified in an expedited safe manner
Responsible for the day to day operation, repair and maintenance of the utility production and distribution boiler and chiller plants, as well as all the auxiliary systems and machinery, including the energy transfer stations.
Assists in the preparation of requisitions, contracts, requisitions, and purchase orders. Develops and implements systems and processes to establish and maintain records for Turner.
WDF INC: 3/2007 - 5/2009
Foreman
Helped develop occupational safety control and loss control manuals for both current and past employers
Made any needed repairs, heating equipment, electrical equipment, plumbing, structure, glazing, plastering, sheetrock, floor tile, etc.
Administer safety protocols for all operating equipment in the cooling towers, inspect clogging, check condition of fan belts, and clean out debris from suction screens.
Assisted in the help of the other tradesman on the construction sites.
Lead Foreman in charge of a crew of 12 men in the maintenance and up keeping of the OSHA rules and enforced them on construction sites.
Maintain records and log books pertaining to all aspects of plant operations
Consult and advise officials on problems of operation.
Conducted weekly meetings and updates with OSHA and BEST squad representatives.
Implemented new styles and forms of safety on the job site.
Preformed soil and stack cutting on DWV systems with leaks and corrosion that needed repairing.
Check chiller units for safety structure, safety devises properly working, testing of water samples, machinery is properly lubricated and overall condition is safe for my staff.
Assisted in the installation, maintenance and repair work on plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment.
Rapid response time leader is addressing and clearing up any safety violations or concerns of the job site.
Proven ability to design, direct and implement effective safety programs -- designed on-site safety training program subsequently adopted by 166 companies
Demonstrated experience in monitoring facilities and processes for adherence to OSHA guidelines by overseeing inspections, recommending corrective measures and preparing for OSHA safety audits and investigations -- supervised safety programs of 66 large, heavy manufacturing (construction and steel) companies
Visually inspects equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment, or lubrication.
Maintains equipment by tightening fittings, repacking bearings, replacing packing glands, gaskets, valves, recorders, and gauges, and cleaning or replacing burners or other components, using hand tools and power tools.
May be required to hold license issued by state or municipality, restricting equipment operated to specified types and sizes.
Oil and lubricate equipment, impellers, and shaft rotations.