DANIEL J. O'CONNOR

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Clarence, NY 14031

716-***-****

hxdeyh@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY: Project Engineer/Manager of industrial gases flow control systems, liquid cryogenic phase conditioning modules, gaseous and liquid cryogenic flow metering assemblies, capital equipment commissioning and start-ups. Supported R&D and commercial Oxy/Fuel combustion equipment installations. Proficient with computer programs including MS Office products, AutoCAD 2012, Design Flow Solutions. Operated and maintained Praxair cryogenic air separation plants. A strong engineering knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, instrumentation and controls, combustion, HVAC, refrigeration, processes piping and pumping systems, high and low pressure boilers, primary and secondary electrical distribution systems, and electrical power generators, air compressors with emphasis on HVAC and energy management systems. Supervisor of Skilled Trade departments with strong organizational skills. Developer of computerized preventive maintenance programs and written procedures.

EXPERIENCE

Equipment Engineer Airgas, Inc.

1/12 – 6/12 Cleveland, Ohio

Performing project activities described as when employed by Praxair supporting gaseous flow control equipment requirements of its industrial gas customers with emphasis on oxygen flow control systems for enrichment, oxy/fuel combustion equipment, and specialty gas flow systems.

Field Service Engineer Harper International

7/11- 12/11 Lancaster, New York

Performed start-up and commissioning activities of thermal process furnaces at international customer locations. Performed electrical check-out and troubleshooting of control systems and instrumentation. Develop contractor “Scope of Supply” for mechanical/electrical work.

Product Line Manager - Application Equipment Group Praxair, Inc

5/99 – 4/11 Tonawanda, New York

Managed design/engineering/fabrication activities associated with cryogenic and gaseous application equipment for Refineries and Petrochemical Plants, Primary Metals, Chemical, Food Freezing, Pharmaceutical, Wastewater, and Manufacturing Industries to include automatic oxygen and oxy/fuel combustion flow control skid design, fabrication, and installations. Responsible for system commissioning and start-up’s, aftermarket support. Developed P&ID’s and SWD’s. Proficient in sizing orifice plates, flow control valve trim sets, and piping performed gaseous system line sizing/velocity and pressure loss calculations. Established BOM’s and instrumentation specification, Prepared Operating Manuals. Configured flow, pressure, temperature, vortex, and multivariable transmitters. Tuned PID loops. Specify equipment per NFPA, CGA and Praxair Engineering Standards. Familiarity with Allen Bradley PLC’s and HMI’s. Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and problem solving skills.

Technician - Northeast Standard Plants Praxair, Inc.

3/97 – 5/99 Tonawanda, New York

Responsible for the safe and reliable operations of multiple customer “on-site” air separation plants (N-Plant, VPSA, Membrane plants) and liquid cryogenic supply systems. Operated and maintained liquid cryogenic plants performing activities related to the operation and maintenance of process, electrical and control systems including PLCs, instrumentation, control valves, motor control systems, electrical distribution, computer interfaces and analytical equipment. Proficient with wiring schematics and P&IDs.

Project Engineer (Corporate Office) National Health Care Affiliates, Inc.

9/94-3/97 Buffalo, New York

Project development and facilities operational technical support to 23 Nursing Home's located throughout 6 states. Responsibilities include project development including bid packages for contracted work and services. Projects included HVAC design, electrical generator installations, emergency electrical power distribution projects, fire sprinklers system design and installations, roofing system replacements, major heating and hot water boiler repairs.

Plant Maintenance Supervisor Canisius College

2/92-9/94 Buffalo, New York

• Successful in obtaining a 40% reduction in the daily generation of work order requests and a $50,000 annual reduction in FTE's

• Administrative and operational responsibilities for 1,000,000+ sqft of multiple facilities. Supervised 23 union skilled trade members. Departments including HVAC Mechanics; Plumbers; Electricians; Carpenters; Lock-Smith; and Building Maintenance Repair personnel.

• Project manager of capital projects that include project review, contractor bidding, project time line, status review and preparation of project punch list.

• Developed and implemented a Preventative Maintenance program that includes 365 day event scheduling along with written procedures. Created AutoCad drawings of mechanical, electrical and process systems having relationship to written procedures.

• Manage and operate a direct digital control energy management system (Landis & Gyr Powers) effectively programming equipment operational conditions resulting in the efficient usage of heating fuel, KWH usage and KW charges.

Facilities Engineer Ethox Corporation

5/87-2/92 Buffalo, New York

• Project Manager for plant expansion of clean rooms, HVAC equipment, Power transformers and associated electrical distribution equipment, gas/oil fired steam boilers, cooling towers, pure water systems and other facility related projects.

• Project team member for the new construction of a $5 million dollar medical device manufacturing plant located in Erie Pennsylvania. Supervised the installation of mechanical equipment including HVAC and mechanical process equipment. Performed start-up installation qualifications.

• Supervised Facility Maintenance and Housekeeping Departments with administrative responsibility for 150,000 sqft facility.

• Supervised validation and calibration of digital and analog instrumentation, logic controllers and manufacturing process equipment to FDA standards and established written protocol.

• Specified and sourced equipment and materials. Secured competitive service and maintenance contracts.

• Developed written preventive maintenance and standard operating procedures for newly installed equipment and process systems.

Group Leader/Plant Service Technician Ethox Corporation

5/87-9/88 Buffalo, New York

• Serviced and maintained steam and hot water boilers, HVAC equipment including vapor refrigeration/air conditioning systems, air dryers, cooling towers, water chillers, reciprocal and screw type air compressors and water treatment for heating/cooling systems.

• Performed validation and calibration of digital and analog instrumentation, logic controllers and manufacturing process equipment to FDA standards and established written protocol.

• Performed troubleshooting and repair of electrical control circuits and electrical power distribution systems.

Maintenance - Machine Operator Peninsula Steel Co.

4/77-4/87 Tonawanda, New York

• Maintained plant mechanical and electrical equipment, machinery, heating/cooling, electrical, air compressors, metal working machines and hydraulic systems repairs/installations.

• Experienced with engine and tool room lathes, milling machines, Blanchard grinder machines, drill presses, gas & electric welding equipment and precession measuring equipment.

• Supervision of machine operators and laborers.

EDUCATION:

Erie Community College, Williamsville, New York

Mechanical Engineering Technology 1984

Worked full time while attending college.

Licensed Chief Stationary Engineer, City of Buffalo

Additional Training:

Refrigeration, Electrical Power, Electrical control circuits,

Steam Boilers and Accessories, Boiler Efficiency Improvement,

HVAC Efficiency Improvement, Electrical Efficiency Improvement,

(PLC’s) Programmable Controllers

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