Engineer Maintenance
Resume:
George W. Simmons **** E.
Abington Ave
Wyndmoor, PA. 19038
Objective: Full time employment with progressive management potential
Qualifications
Extensive experience managing and directing mechanical, electrical,
plumbing and pneumatic maintenance personnel for operations and repairs in
hi-rise building, major medical facility, central plant and maritime
(shipboard) environments. Thorough knowledge of and experience in, vendor
contract development, evaluation, bidding, permit acquisition, construction
and scheduling processes. Management of engineering department budgets and
purchasing. Developed and maintained computerized maintenance management
programs. Managed personnel where union collective bargaining agreements
existed. Ensure consistent compliance with building fire, electrical and
environmental safety codes. Exceptional communication and departmental
organizational skills. Proficiency with knowledge of programming and
operating energy management systems as they pertain to each facility.
Proven ability in reading and interpreting engineering / construction
drawings in addition to piping and instrumentation diagrams.
Endorsements
Possession of multiple technical certifications including the EPA 608
universal refrigeration certification, Philadelphia Operating Engineer -
Grade A stationary license, U.S. government security clearance, City of LA.
unlimited steam license with turbine endorsement, B.O.M.A. building
certification, USCG maritime engineering officer's license (steam and
diesel unlimited) and Westinghouse W.D.P.F automation certification.
Education
Graduate of The Calhoon M.E.B.A. School of Maritime Engineering
Employment
February 2010 - Present Facilities Engineer W.W.
Contractors Philadelphia, Pa.
Lead facilities engineer (under contract) for central plant heating and air
conditioning equipment operations for the .5 million sq. ft. mid-Atlantic
region's, Veterans Administration Facility.
Facility control established via a Siemens building energy management
arrangement. The central plant is made up of (2) hi-temp hot water heating
boilers, (5) 450-ton motor driven chillers, (21) VFD controlled building
air handlers and all the associated auxiliary support equipment. While
utilizing the data being consistently updated and transmitted to the
central control-room, modifications to system operating parameters result
in improved energy management and decreased utility cost. Included within
the responsibilities of this facility is a critical I.T. environment where
consistent temperatures and humidity control are a must for the numerous
servers and associated equipment in the area.
Direct responsibility for increasing the number of projects completed by in-
house maintenance personnel resulting in substantial maintenance and repair
cost reductions for work previously done by outside vendors. Exclusive
performance of the weekly fire, life, safety equipment testing, insuring
that existing emergency provisions are adequate and reliable.
February 2008 - May 2009 Regional Chief Engineer Long
Beach, California Ensemble Real Estate Services
Chief engineer of the Southern California region portfolio, for
Ensemble real estate services. Responsibilities included management
for all phases of utilities, mechanical, contractual, budgetary and
engineering operations. In addition, organized and lead
construction meetings during the specification, bidding, and
approval phases for projects within the portfolio of (7) buildings.
These included, commercial high-rise and medical office buildings.
Managed and directed the engineering staff that fulfilled the daily
building operations or projects. Directed proper procedures for
response to tenant trouble calls resulting in improved customer
service focus in each assigned building. Involved in all aspects of
new and existing building upgrades and modifications that often
resulted in reduced cost and increased efficiency. Designed and
implemented improvements to various building systems that enhanced
building operations and decreased on overall energy requirements.
Utilized competent computer experience to reconstruct the
department's maintenance management program. Excellent written and
administrative skills in communicating via emails or preparing
reports for the corporate office detailing engineering department
financials, on going projects status, and recommendations for
improvements within the portfolio. Direct interaction with local
fire departments, life safety equipment vendors, state elevator and
safety inspectors, EPA and air quality management officials as
required for issuance of required licensing, certifications and
permits. Improved and implemented an alternative method for cooling
and heating buildings with OSA capabilities that substantially
extended the life of major comfort equipment. Supervised and
recorded results of all scheduled annual testing as required for
each building. Conducted and submitted periodic personnel
performance evaluations and bonus recommendations. Proven decision
making skills to meet unexpected deadlines or dealing with untimely
emergencies.
April 2007 - January 2008 Project Start-up Engineer ABM
Engineering Services Los Angeles, California
Start-up engineer (temporarily contracted), for testing, data
collection, and remote operations of the central plant's heating, air
conditioning and auxiliary systems during construction and
commissioning of the new Kaiser Permanente medical center, in Irvine,
CA. Monitored and logged operating parameters over a wide range of
operational simulations for (2) hi-pressure steam boilers, (3) hi-temp
hot water heating boilers, (3) 600 ton motor driven chillers, (1) 500
ton gas engine driven chiller and all the associated auxiliary support
equipment. Verified that control phasing via the energy management
system performed per program design. Simulated abnormal plant
conditions for the purposes of testing audible and visual safety
devices and how they maintained plant safety designs. Modified system
control conditions as needed for various plant operational tests,
which guaranteed availability of emergency back-up power during
critical hospital processes. Performed extensive fire, life safety
equipment tests and verification of mandatory communication with
external monitoring services. Worked closely with in-house
engineering personnel during the entire commissioning process to
facilitate on site training and familiarization with new state-of-the-
art equipment. Performed data and performance comparisons to evaluate
the need for operational improvements or modifications. Provided punch
listing for on-site construction supervisors of items in need of
repairs or corrections.
November 2005 - July 2006 District Manager of Engineering
Nutrition Management and Apple Environmental Services
Kimberton, Pennsylvania
Contracted for management of the engineering department for the North
Philadelphia Health System, through direct interaction with on site
maintenance directors. The primary focus being restructuring and
direction of all aspects required for satisfactory passage of the
scheduled Joint Commission survey. Hired to provide engineering
experience to a department that was lacking adequate structure. Based on
JCAHO standards, numerous requirements were in need of modification and
implementation. Provided specialized organization to maintenance
department personnel for the purposes of complete coverage throughout
various sectors of the facility. Collection of all PFI's identified
throughout their assigned areas were documented, organized by type and
assigned for corrective action. Daily updates of corrective actions were
submitted and master departmental action documents modified. Attended
weekly task force meetings where engineering status reports outlining
completion percentages were submitted. Met periodically with the medical
facility's CEO to discuss and plot strategic actions for priority
deficiencies within the facility. Daily collaboration and fact-finding
sessions with on site directors, for the purposes of improving compliance
status and utilization of qualified crafts more effectively. Provided web
based, computerized, maintenance management program, which was loaded,
programmed and put into service for individual hospitals. Complete
equipment inventories and maintenance procedures were compiled, written
and implemented.
Specialized departmental preventive and corrective maintenance reports in
addition to casualty prevention and financial reports were generated and
submitted to facility administrators, from quarterly to annual
timeframes. Computer based work order program was also developed,
implemented and utilized to track and provide continuous status of day-to-
day trouble calls. Provided direct support and supervision in
organization and revision of medical facility maintenance manuals and
documentation (statement of conditions, utilities management plan and the
7 environments of care), also a major requirement for Joint Commission
Accreditation. In conjunction with preparation for the JCAHO inspection,
provisions were made to comply with Department of Health and State Life
Safety inspections also expected during that quarter. Lastly, diagnosed
system problems and malfunctions then contacted and scheduled appropriate
mechanical contractors when beyond the scope of in-house personnel. The
end result of this extensive endeavor was a passing outcome per the
inspectors review process. Contracted facilities included (2) medical
centers, (2) large nursing homes and (1) landmark restaurant.
April 2003 - February 2005 Chief Engineer Able Engineering
Services
Los Angeles, CA.
Responsible for the engineering aspects of a Northrop-Grumman research
and development building in El Segundo, CA. Provision of all required
daily maintenance and repairs related to overall building operations.
With thorough knowledge of and proficiency with programming of the
facility energy management system (DDC), the building central air
conditioning and heating plant is controlled efficiently over the range
of building load requirements. Inputted daily database entries on status
of all building trouble calls (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general
maintenance). Prepared and submitted facility Spill Prevention Control
and Countermeasures Plan, SCAQMD Rule 1415 Refrigeration Annual Audit
documentation and the facility equipment operating permit renewals.
Scheduled all city and state required 1-5 yr fire life safety and
elevator testing/inspections. Evaluated and updated vendor service
contracts. Maintained active files on parts invoices and contractor
service records. Coordinated and supervised the complete 7 day year-end
building maintenance shutdown project, which required bid submittals,
scheduling, badge control and cataloging current certificates of
insurance, for the multi-contractual work force scheduled to participate.
Lastly, prepared monthly status reports for the company's regional
office.
March 2000 - January 2003 Stationary Engineer II County
USC Medical Center Los Angeles, CA.
Responsible for continuous, efficient operation of the fully automated
central heating and air conditioning plant, consisting of multiple
centrifugal chillers and high pressure boilers; in addition to the required
auxiliary support equipment.
A computer Control System Supervisor and a Honeywell UMC 800 operator
interface accomplish operation and control of plant processes.
Responsibilities also included; installation, calibration and regulation of
chemical injection equipment for plant water treatment; performance of
scheduled preventive maintenance on plant machinery; verification of the
activation integrity of every installed system safety device and
maintaining plant cooling tower and industrial water softening systems.
August 1996 - January 2000 Chief Building Engineer Class
A hi-rises
The Tower-Westwood, CA. Sabon Plaza-Westwood CA. TRW/Experian
Complex-City of Orange, CA.
Responsible for daily operations and supervision of the company building
engineering staff, central plant and department preventive maintenance
program. Prioritized daily building trouble calls, insuring minimal
disruption in day-to-day tenant comfort. Managed the engineering
department budget, vendor contracts/proposals and purchase
requisitioning/invoices. Directly involved with approval on all degrees of
exterior building projects and interior tenant improvements or upgrades,
verifying that all construction and fire life safety requirements were
being satisfied. Supervised required after hours Reg-4 testing on all fire
life safety devices (audible, visual and activation), elevator recall, and
firefighting capability of the building water distribution system.
Programmed and modified parameters controlled by the building energy
management system for efficient operation of all associated equipment and
lighting. Conducted and prepared annual performance evaluations and monthly
building status reports for the regional office. Worked closely with
building security staff on safety related issues and the Office of the
Building on all building related issues.
June 1991 - July 1996 Building Operating Engineer Security
Pacific Data Ctr.-Brea, CA Glendale Financial Ctr. Glendale, CA
LA County Comprehensive Health Care Clinics - LA/El Monte
Performed all daily building maintenance and repairs under the direction of
the department chief engineer. Provided timely responses to tenant work
orders/trouble calls. Monitored and controlled water treatment required for
system protection and cooling tower efficiency, through daily testing and
proper levels of chemical injection. Provided start-up, operation and
control of various types of building air conditioning equipment including
centrifugal, lithium bromide absorption and reciprocating. Rebuilt and
overhauled vital central plant rotating and reciprocating equipment,
repaired in-suite VAV air distribution systems and associated controls.
Performed suite air balancing and electrical troubleshooting where needed.
Provided proficient operation of various energy management systems as
required and demonstrated competent usage of building as-built drawings in
performing many required duties. Performed all scheduled operating
equipment preventive maintenance and weekly fire life safety testing on the
emergency fire pump, diesel generator and automatic transfer switches
insuring the reliability of all equipment. Lastly, maintained a standing
log of all daily activities.
October 1987 - April 1991 Shift Supervisor/Control room
Operating Engineer S.E.R.R.F. Project -Terminal Island, CA
Delano Biomass Co-Gen Project - Delano, CA Federal
Paperboard Gas Turbine Facility Commerce, CA
Responsible for the testing and operational procedures required for
commissioning newly constructed Co-generation power-generating facilities.
Verified field installation of all plant piping, valves, controls, and
monitoring devices from as-built piping and instrumentation diagrams.
Supervised outside equipment mechanics and operators in system-by-system
instrumentation calibration, load rejection tests, water system
flushing/chemical treatment and high-pressure steam blows. Implemented
training for plant operating personnel. Controlled entire process from a
centralized fully automated control room, with individual controls for each
segment of the facility.
January 1982 - May 1987 Licensed Maritime Engineering Officer
(US Merchant Maritime contracted commercial shipping vessels -
Supertankers, Container and General Cargo ships)
Responsible for watch standing operations, maintenance, and all degrees of
repair aboard hi-pressure steam and diesel propulsion plants. Monitored and
controlled every system required for safe efficient operation of the
vessel, in addition to continuous electrical power generation and
production of fresh water for shipboard domestic functions. Supervised
unlicensed shipboard personnel in collection of plant operating data,
initiating direction during underway repair projects and unusual or
emergency changes in normal operating conditions.
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