Data Center Risk Management

Eric Karteczka

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****.*********@*****.*** 313-***-****

Objectives

To be a strong contributor by utilizing my skills and knowledge in facilities operations, critical environments risk management, operation and repair of heating, cooling, refrigeration, and steam generating equipment. To provide effective leadership though communication, education, coordination, and team building. To continue to provide value by learning and adapting to new challenges and to keep pace with modern and ever changing needs.

Qualifications

A well-rounded professional with many years’ experience in management and supervision, scheduling, training, inventory control, logistics, interdepartmental and third party coordination, staff-evaluation and motivation. Licensed in boiler and refrigeration operation very knowledgeable in building operations and code. Many years’ experience in repair and maintenance of key facility systems including: commercial and industrial boilers, burners, HVACR systems, and food preparation and perseveration systems. Well versed in value streaming, cost control and waste reduction.

Key Strengths:

Flexible, able to quickly intergrade teams, projects, initiatives

Develop and stand up new programs, processes and procedures

Asset Life cycle & maintenance planning

Critical environment/data center protocols (ERP, SOP, MOP, Change Control, & Root Cause Analyses)

Building construction and maintenance

Knowledgeable in HVACR systems

Experience in operation and maintenance of boiler/refrigeration plants

Building automation systems

Power distribution and electrical systems

Employee training

Lead and coordinate activities of multifaceted technical team

Supporting employees in the execution of their job duties

Vendor management

Strong verbal and written communication

Strong ability to prioritize, and multi-task

Well-versed in, mechanical, electrical and foodservice codes

IPM and pesticide application

Ensuring compliance with laws, codes and regulations

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Project management experience

Multitasking abilities

Computer literacy

oOffice suite: Excel MSWord, PowerPoint, SharePoint

Good problem-solving

Good negotiating skills

Change management

Career Highlights:

Adapted best practice policy and procedures to mission critical data center environments

Facility condition evaluations & capital planning for client spanning 4 time zones

Converted paper-based reporting systems to wireless reporting utilizing hand held smart devices

Over 20 years of experience in the operation and repair of HVACR equipment

Developed and managed facilities and equipment program for 150+ facilities

17 years’ experience in adult education instruction

Managed water testing and control program for boilers, cooling towers, re-circulating systems, etc.

Coordinated multiyear closure and consolidation of multiple facilities

Developed and implemented preventive maintenance schedules for equipment

Selection, Implementation and administrator of multiple online solutions

Selection and rollout of “mobile device” compatible CMMS system

Experience

Director of Facilities (WSU) 2016 – Present

Selection and monitoring of vendors and contractors

Preparing facilities budgets and monitoring expenditure

oCapital renewal planning

oforecasting space needs

improves business performance and optimizes staff productivity

oImprove facilities looks and foster a safe and comfortable environment

oSafeguarding their work

Coordinating routine maintenance and repairs

Schedule renovations

Developing a safe and efficient work environment

Managing waste disposal

Budgeting and estimating costs

Training staff on safety procedures

Taylor duties and activities to support university’s mission, vision and values

Ensure the ongoing and seamless delivery of core services including

oVender services management

oPreventive maintenance planning and implementation

oCapital projects planning execution and transitioning

oBudget monitoring and control

Provide an environment that is conducive to learning and research

Ensure the safe, reliable, efficient, effective operation and maintenance of physical plant assets

oEngage peer institutions, contractors and suppliers to drive best practice standards and performance outcomes

Foster a culture of professionalism, proficiency, responsibility and accountability

Establish and enforce standard operating procedures and supporting guidelines to drive consistency and accountability

oDefine work standards, scope and processes to support an efficient and effective workforce

oCoordinate activities of operating engineers, trades, contractors and staff

oAdjust assignments to reflect work priorities, available skills, available personal and access in a 24/7 campus-wide operating environment

oOversee service contracts and drive performance and value

oUnderstand customer expectations for facility performance and drive customer satisfaction

oAchieve key performance targets for building operations and maintenance regarding service, responsiveness, quality, and cost

Maximize asset life expectancy and optimize system performance

Resolve roadblocks and interruptions of work flow, changes in work requirements or conditions, unforeseen circumstances

Administer CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Software)

oWork flow for all scheduled, requested and project work

oAccurate documentation and timely close-out work orders

oDevelop within CMMS

Asset baseline data

Work instructions

Maintenance histories

oMaintain a continuous "health" assessment of all assets and building systems for operational availability

oShort and long term capital renewal forecasting

oRoot cause analysis to develop corrective action plans and continuous improvement initiatives

oCoordinate the acquisition and availability of parts, materials, equipment, and information to ensure the proficient, efficient and timely completion of work

oReview payment applications, associated with the work executed by internal and external resources

Asset & Reliability Manager, CBRE (ComericA Bank) 2012 – 2016

Critical environnements (Data Center) infrastructure maintenance planning

oDeveloped asset (system and equipment) life cycle modeling

oBased on risk and business model set-up programs for

oPM (preventative maintenance), PdM (predictive maintenance), PR (preemptive replacement)

oCERM (Critical Environments Risk Management) program implementation

oSOP (Standard Operating Practices) ERP (Emergency Response Procedures) development

oMOP (Method of procedure) writing

oChange control processes

oSIO (State of Infrastructure) analysis and recommandations

oSingle point of failure studies

oCritical spare parts tracking

oincident root cause analysis

Asset management program

oConverted routine inspections to a paperless smart device app

oDeveloped inspections protocols, and evaluation guidelines

oCompiled and packaged data collected to develop a 1, 3, 5 year capital plan

oReceived company best practice for this program

oCMMS upgrade and rollout esp. new mobile phone app functionality

oPlanning and scheduling dispatch value enhancements

oWO (Work Order) value streaming

oSharePoint based delivery of data to stakeholders

Wireless technology support in general

Project recommendations / Capital planning

oProject justifications by antiquation, life cycle, condition, energy & sustainability

oTechnical support on complex projects

Training programs administration

oBoth online and in person including safety, defensive driving, technical skills, compliance

Fleet management

oGPS portal administrator

oMVR (Motor Vehicle Records) program

oMaintenance and safety support and compliance

HSE (Health, Safety and Environmental) POC (Point of Contact) for account

oLiaison to corporate HSE platform

oInformation and support to account team

oAudits and corrections

oIncident investigation

Operations Manager, Sodexo / Power Link (SODEXO PARTNER) - DPS, Detroit, MI 2010 - 2012

Direct supervision of 198 team members at 30 sites (25 engineers 173 custodial)

Point person for all facilities matters

Liaison to contractors and trades and site management

Responsible for water treatment programs district / city wide

Continued oversight of office of foodservice physical plant district / city wide

Payroll & HR matters

This part of my carrier is a continuation of my below service to DPS as a contractor as opposed to direct employment

Facilities Manager, Detroit Public Schools (DPS-OFS), Detroit, MI 1990 – 2010

DPS-OFS – Detroit Public School, Office of Foodservice, later changed to Office of School Nutrition

Responsible for maintenance and repair of all foodservice equipment, and facilities district wide

Expert in repair, rebuilding, and installation of HVACR equipment

Work order management initiation to close

Guide and review new construction with architects and design builders

Computerization of work order and preventative maintenance systems

Managed teams of employees of various skill levels

Responsible for parts purchases and truck stock

Mentored technicians and operators

Developed and implemented corrective and preventative maintenance system

Responsible for maintenance and repair of vehicle fleet

Vender management and cost reduction

Cultivate and grow supplier relationships

Recovery of equipment and other assets from decommissioned facilities

Inventory and warehousing of equipment

Equipment relocation and installation

Coordination with other facilities maintenance departments

Liaison with Department of Public Health

Code violation abatement

Liaison to code enforcement bodies

Facility Manager, DPS

Operated and maintained heating and cooling systems

Performed routine and emergency repairs

Performed utility tracking of water, gas, oil, electric and steam

Supervised the daily activities of custodians and engineers

Implemented preventive maintenance programs for heating plant and facility

Monitored and maintained chemical use for boiler operations

Placed work orders and coordinated with trades/contractors

Engineer / Repair Technician

Repaired burners, HVACR systems, pumps, valves, electric motors, roof units

Lead emergency response to prevent school closure due to equipment failure

Conducted boiler safety valve testing and replacement

Performed water treatments system analysis

Maintained water treatment testing reagent, and titrants preparation

Conducted CSD-1 boiler safety interlock system testing and repair

Completed maintenance records analysis

Performed emergency relief (start-up and operation of unfamiliar plants on short notice)

Adult Education Instructor

17 Years’ lecture and hands-on instructional experience

Developed and presented courses on: Boilers; Boiler Accessories; Water Treatment; Plant Management; Operation of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems; Repair of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems; General Building Maintenance

Other Experience

Shift engineer at VA hospital during construction & initial commissioning and occupancy

Shift engineer at emergency steam plant Ford Rouge plant, provided emergency steam after loss of main plant

Credentials

First Class Stationary Engineer License, City of Detroit

First Class Refrigeration Operators License, City of Detroit

First Class Stationary Engineer License, City of Dearborn

First Class Refrigeration Operators License, City of Dearborn

Registered First Class Engineer, State of Michigan

EPA CFC Recovery Certification

Education

U.S. Department of Labor

Certificate of completion from US DOL for 4-year Apprenticeship for Stationary Engineering

Henry Ford Community College

58 credits in energy technology / building operation and management

References

Furnished upon request

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