Bob E. Ford

**** ***** **** **, ******, MN *****

Cell: 612-***-**** Email: ac72l2@r.postjobfree.com

EMPLOYMENT Minnesota Controls Solutions Saint Paul, MN Controls Engineer and Account Manager March 2018 – Present Primary roles include developing building control strategies, generating product submittals and implementing projects to improve energy efficiency and building operations for both new and existing buildings. Assisted in the design and installation of building access controls, cameras and network infrastructure as necessary to develop total intelligent buildings. Partnered with existing customer accounts to maintain positive communication and reliable solutions for ongoing opportunities within existing facilities.

Ever-Green Energy – Energy Efficiency and Customer Projects Saint Paul, MN Energy Engineer August 2014 – January 2018

Evaluate existing building mechanical systems for energy efficiency opportunities and compatibility with district heating and cooling conversion projects. Propose project implementation strategy that meets the customer’s schedule and budget constraints. Partner with building owners and management companies to generate the basis of design, write the statement of work, and commission the installed systems. Perform project life cycle cost analysis of district connections versus standalone boilers and chillers. Update and maintain customer connection specifications, project forms, and standard documentation. University of Minnesota - Energy/Facilities Management Minneapolis, MN Senior Energy Engineer Supervisor August 2013 - August 2014 Managed a group of 7 electromechanical specialists and engineering students. Commissioned new construction projects ranging from a two floor remodel to a new construction residence hall. Identified, engineered, and managed construction projects including installation of central compressed air utilities and projects designed to achieve $15-60K in annual energy cost avoidance. Created and led a program to increase mechanic skill sets, improved documentation of existing equipment sequence of operations, and optimized the use of the technician’s preventive maintenance schedule. Energy Engineer January 2011 - August 2013

Managed projects including clean room lighting and HVAC optimization, building lighting control systems, total building conversion from pneumatic controls to direct digital controls, and replacement of failed heating system components. Performed project design review of new construction and remodel projects with focus on the best economic balance of first cost and total project life cost. Supported recommisioning projects by implementing energy saving opportunities that included the installation of total energy wheels, changes to control sequence of operations, and converting makeup air fans to recirculating fans where current building usages allowed. Student Engineer May 2009 - January 2011

Developed and maintained a series of web pages to monitor critical chiller statistics, utilities usage, cost, and estimated carbon emissions for each building on campus. Produced a fan schedule variance report, worked with recommissioning agents, and led a student group case study on the payback periods. EDUCATION University of Minnesota, College of Science and Engineering Minneapolis, MN Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, emphasis in Industrial Engineering December 2010 Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis, MN

Associates Degree in Construction Project Supervision June 2009 EXPERIENCE • LEED AP Building Design + Construction, Inactive

• Certified Energy Manager, Inactive

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction

• Eagle Scout