Donald Trodahl
Heber City, UT *****
********@*****.***
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Volunteer Work
Ballons Above-Heber City, UT
April 2024 to Present
Work on the ground crew several times a week.
Volunteer Work
ANK Energy Management-Evanston, WY
June 2023 to April 2024
Assist with building an off-grid home. The work consisted of installing 8 batteries, two inverters, whole home electrical wiring and electrical panel. Terminate all network connections for all run cables. In addition, added 6, 1200-gallon cisterns.
Software Engineer
Albireo Energy Services-Oceanside, CA
November 2021 to May 2023
Convert legacy energy management controllers to Johnson Controls GPIX LON database at Camp Pendelton, CA. Work with a third-party contractor for installation and commissioning over 300 Johnson LON controllers over a year period.
Software Engineer
UtahYamas Controls-Draper, UT
October 2017 to October 2021
Convert engineer specifications to Schneider Electric Controls including BACnet MSTP and IP programming including graphics for new installations and schools, download, and commission these devices. Train the end user on the software and provide one year of support. Sales Associate
Home Depot-Park City, UT
October 2015 to October 2017
Work in the Plumbing/HVAC department. Direct interaction with customers for product installation and application. Also, direct them to local vendors/stores for products Home Depot does not stock. Chief Engineer, Facility/Property Manager
DMS Facility Services-Newport Beach, CA
December 2001 to October 2015
Operated office building with no onsite management for over 14 years. Manage projects, develop scopes of work, and award contracts. Research, develop, and install energy management systems for Andover Controls. Programmer for HVAC and lighting, including Boolean logic, plain English and script languages, Use of Lock Out/Tag Out, training in ARC Flash requirements with energized and de-energized electrical circuits and components, low voltage to 480 VAC 3PH including general safety practices. Verify specifications and oversee/manage the installations of the replacement of the following: Turbocor retrofit on Trane Chillers; Ajax Boiler to RayPak; Cooling Towers; Building Roofs; Supply and Return Fans to a FanWall system; Energy Management Systems; fire panels and associated equipment; security and video systems; ADA upgrades to restrooms and facilities, installing Hot Water Reheat floor isolation valves, change ductwork on each tenant floor to remove sharp turns for better air flow, installing fire damper on return air openings on each floor. Run electrical conduit with sizes up to 4 inches including pulling wire; mounting enclosures; and terminating connections. Work with AQMD for monthly fuel tank monitoring and emergency generator emissions. Monitor electric and natural gas use for accumulating data for yearly Energy Star certification. Repair pumps, valves, pneumatic controls and dampers, electrical components low to high voltage 480 volts.
Operating Engineer
Pacific Life Newport Beach-Aliso Viejo, CA
January 2001 to October 2015
Perform shift relief for Pacific Life as an operating engineer to monitor the central plant and datacenter equipment.
Chief Engineer
CB Richard Ellis-Santa Ana, CA
January 1998 to December 2001
Specify energy management for a Y2K deficiency. Gather specifications and select vendor for an underground fuel tank replacement and work with the local fire authority for the sign-off for the installation and certification.
Chief Engineer
Cushman & Wakefield-Santa Ana, CA
January 1986 to December 1998
On-site engineer during the final core construction of a 21-story office building with a 7-level post tension parking structure. Monitor the build-out of 454,000 sq. ft. of office space. Perform maintenance and repairs of the central plant, VAV boxes, thermostats, electrical and lighting. Develop preventative maintenance program for the equipment. Add Andover Controls devices for new tenant areas. Software Engineer
National Park Service (Volunteer)-Lake Mead, NV
January 1991 to December 1994
Submit proposals and cost estimate for installing three Andover Infinity controllers and Touch Screens at the Echo Bay Resort, Lake Mead, NV for the operation of three sewage lift stations. Design the installation, including schematics and programmed the Andover Infinity controllers for operation of the lift stations. Provide one year of software and technical support as a volunteer. Petty Officer Second Class
US Navy-Bremerton, WA
January 1974 to December 1979
Machinist Mate 2nd Class. Maintain and repair propulsion equipment; fresh water evaporators, triple effect submerged tube; refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. Auxiliary Division Supervisor, Damage Control Petty Officer.
Education
Certificate in Centrifugal Chiller Operation/Maintenance USN C - San Diego, CA
February 1978 to March 1978
Certificate in Air Conditioning/Rerfigeration
USN C - San Diego, CA
January 1976 to April 1976
Certificate in US Navy Propulsion
USN A - Great Lakes Naval Training Center, IL
October 1974 to December 1974
High School Diploma
Asotin Jr Sr High School - Asotin, WA
August 1972 to May 1974
Skills
• Retail sales (2 years)
• HVAC (10+ years)
• HVAC Programmer Schneider, Andover, TAC, Johnson Controls. (10+ years)
• Customer service (10+ years)
• Inside sales (2 years)
• Hospitality (6 years)
• Technical support (4 years)
• Project management (10+ years)
• Property management (10+ years)
• Hotel experience (6 years)
• Plumbing (10+ years)
• Training & development (10+ years)
• Software troubleshooting (10+ years)
• Budgeting (10+ years)
• Blueprint reading (10+ years)
• Programmable logic controllers (10+ years)
• Construction (10+ years)
• Computer networking (10+ years)
• Refrigeration (10+ years)
• Mechanical knowledge (10+ years)
• Maintenance Connection (10+ years)
• Drafting (10+ years)
• Supervising experience (10+ years)
• Security (10+ years)
• Microsoft Office (10+ years)
• DoD experience (8 years)
• Forklift (2 years)
• Communication skills (10+ years)
• Low voltage (10+ years)
• Schematics (10+ years)
• IP networking (10+ years)
• Writing skills (10+ years)
• Military (8 years)
• Program management (10+ years)
• Product management (10+ years)
• Power tools (10+ years)
• Mechanical design (10+ years)
• Electrical experience (10+ years)
• Facilities maintenance (10+ years)
Certifications and Licenses
OSHA 10
November 2021 to Present
OSHA 10: Construction Industry Outreach Training Course Driver's License
June 2023 to July 2028
UTAH Class D
EPA Universal Certification
October 1993 to Present
EPA Rule 608 Universal Refrigeration Technician 40 CPR Part 82 Subpart F. Additional Information
DOD Cybersecurity Certificate 5-22