Michael Hargadon

Newark, NJ *****

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Engineer experienced at working with residential, commercial and industrial gas/oil burner systems. Experienced with performing installations,start-ups, preventive maintnance and repairs of heating and AC units. Thoroughly knowledgeable in the HVAC and plumbing industry including electrical circuits, piping, and associated controls.

Work Experience

Critical Systems Engineer

Equinix - Secaucus, NJ

October 2022 to Present

Engineer at a state the art data center. Performing maintenance, repairs, and oversight of dozens of RTUs, chiller and cooling towers. Also approx 15 CRAC and CRAH units. HVAC/ mechanical / Owner

MPH Mechanical - Newark, NJ

February 2022 to October 2022

Plumbing, heating and air conditioning services and repairs on commercial and industrial buildings for various mechanical contractors.

Lead Engineer

Newark Museum Of Art. - Newark, NJ

September 2018 to February 2022

When hired was to evaluate,update, replace and or balance all aspects of the HVAC system . Within 6 months of my hiring I oversaw the installation of 2 600 ton Daikin air cooled roof top chillers, frequency drives, piping etc. In the following months I worked with existing staff and outside vendors to utilize existing equipment in the most efficient manner possible. Day to day responsibilities include HVAC PMS, procurement of materials and overseeing engineers, carpenters, and painters.

Chief Engineer

Emerita Urban - Newark, NJ

November 2012 to January 2018

As Chief

Engineer I was responsible for all aspects of a 600,000 square ft. historic building. In addition to overseeing fellow engineers I was also in charge of porters, elevator operators and in the absence of the heads of security or cleaning services overseeing there operations. In my time there I was in charge of

$2,000,000 project to convert the building from heavy oil/#6 to natural gas with

#2 back up fuel. I submitted all plans with the DEP, EPA, and Essex clean air commission, due to my years of boiler experience I was able to secure outside assistance and funding in exchange for carbon credits with both Hess refineries and PSE&G. I also oversaw all day to day operations, payroll, hiring and managing all outside contractors.

Engineer.

Cogswell Realty - Newark, NJ

March 2008 to November 2012

Responsible for performing repairs and maintenance of all operations in a historic 35 story building, including but not limited to all day to day aspects of HVAC on over 100 dual circuit 15 ton air conditioning units including compressor change outs, plumbing repairs on over 80 bathrooms and boiler repair on 2-450 HP heavy oil steam boilers. Also fulfilling repair orders for all needs of commercial tenants. Facilities Engineer.

Immunomedics - Morris Plains, NJ

May 2006 to July 2007

Responsible for day to day operations in a Class A office space and GMP environment. Maintenance and repair of entire facility including but not limited to high pressure boilers, chillers, package units, electrical, and water treatment (W.F.I., R.O., And D.I. systems). Equipment included two 150 HP high pressure steam boilers, a 300 hp low pressure hot water boiler. Education

Some college in Business Administration and Marketing County College of Morris - Township of Randolph, NJ 1992 to 1994

Skills

• Engineer experienced at working with residential, commercial and industrial gas/oil burner systems. Experienced with performing installations, start-ups, preventive maintnance and repairs of heating and AC units. Thoroughly knowledgeable in the HVAC and plumbing industry including electrical circuits, piping, and associated controls.

• Previous experience was with various oil heating companies as an employee or subcontractor

• Boiler

• Project Management

• Troubleshooting

• Programmable Logic Controllers

• Mechanical Knowledge

• Equipment Repair

• Blueprint Reading

• Facilities Maintenance

• Mechanic Experience

• Low Voltage

• Leadership

• HVAC

• Fabrication

• Schematics

• Hotel experience

• Supervising experience

• Maintenance

• Refrigeration

• Industrial Maintenance

• Carpentry

• Welding

• Teaching

• Communication skills

• Electrical experience

• Management

• Maintenance management

• Plumbing

• ATS

• Pipe threading

• Controlling experience

Certifications and Licenses

Black Seal

October 2005 to October 2023

CFC License 1998

Present

EPA Universal Certification

Stationary Engineer's License

EPA Certification

HVAC Certification

EPA Type II

EPA Type III

Journeyman HVAC

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