Nelson Benitez
Mobile: 703-***-****
***********@*******.***
I am actively seeking a position as a Chief Building Engineer that will allow me to use my knowledge and experience of more than
** ****s in the field, along with my skills in the engineering industry.
Summary of Qualifications
• Fully credentialed by the state of DC, MD and VA • More than 20 years of experience in the engineering field
• DC 3rd Class Steam License • Management and Supervisory Experience
• VA Master HVAC License • Budget and financial administration
• Universal CFC License • Achieved more than 60 safety and Regulatory Courses
• Maryland Stationary Engineer License • Knowledgeable on several EMS and BAS Systems
• Experience in working with diverse building equipment • Experienced with fire and life safety Procedures
• US Citizen with current government clearance
Areas of Expertise
• Employee training and development • Team leadership
• Familiar with OSHA, NEC and NFPA safety requirements • Excellent communication skills
• Knowledgeable on Building Performance Standards • Problem solving skills
• Positive friendly attitude and the ability to work • Organized and executed safety training events
well with others • Familiarized with ASHRAE and EPA Standards
Summary of Skills
Computer Skills: Special Skills:
• Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, Spread Sheet • Systems Troubleshooting Techniques
• Internet, Emails, EMS and BAS Systems • Diagnosing Electrical and Mechanical Equipment
• Corrigo, Citrix, and Angus anywhere Program • Fluent in English and Spanish
Work Experience:
BARKAN MANAGEMENT LLC
1301 Delaware Ave. SW Washington, DC
Chief Engineer
August 2018 to Present
Overseeing the entire complex operation of 384 High Rise condominiums and 134 Town houses, while providing comfort and safety.
working with 2 hot water boilers of 500 hp each and 2 chillers of 450 ton each. Successfully developed several projects and tasks
among other responsibilities. Achieved energy saving by implementing, updated HVAC Systems, building equipment and
appliances. Scheduling preventive maintenance, budget, supply and requisitions. Implemented effective quality improvement
programs. Personal Training on, HVAC, Plumbing, Electricity, Pneumatic and DDC Systems. Working as a team with 6 to 8
employees under my supervision.
PENZANCE – Washington, DC
Lead Building Engineer
Since Jan 2017 to August 2018
As a Lead engineer I was responsible for overseeing the daily operation of the building system and equipment along with their
preventive maintenance. Responsible for obtaining building's project bids, building material requests, equipment's and system's
parts etc. Monitor building's constructions. Working within the monthly, quarterly and yearly budgets. Tenant's requests.
I supervised 3 employees
BOSTON PROPERTIES – Washington, DC
Lead Building Engineer
Since Sept 2012 to Jan 2017
Executed the daily operation of the building system and equipment along with their preventive maintenance. I operated 2 Trane
centrifugal 750 ton chiller and one 400 ton chiller and two water tube boilers. The building has VAV boxes and some self
contained units, Two Heat Exchangers and 5 cooling towers. We used Automated Logic (Webtrol) to manage the building
equipment. I supervised 4 employees; monitored and managed the electrical energy consumption through the enernoc system.
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BEHRINGER HARVARD – Washington, DC
Lead Building Engineer
May 2008 to Sept, 2012
I oversaw and executed the daily operation of two building’s system and equipment and their preventive maintenance. I worked with
two low pressure steam boilers of 200 hp, 500 ton centrifugal, chillers, air handlers, three pipes system, self contained units, DDC’S
VAV terminal boxes. Knowledgeable with all building regulations and state mandatory inspections, such as, full building alarm
inspection, electrical infrared, electrical tight down, elevator recall, smoke detectors, pull stations, float and tamper test, etc. I also
executed the financial and the administrative role, such as, budgets, supply requisitions, time sheets; revise contractors’ proposals
and energy saving programs.
Education
High School – Graduated – Wilson High School – Washington, DC
Engineering School
Thirteen (13) years of Technical School at:
National Association of Power Engineers – Falls Church, VA
Licenses and Certifications
. DC 3rd Class Steam License . Electrical Systems Code and Theory, Basic Electricity
. VA Master HVAC License . Basic Controls, Pneumatic Controls, Direct Digital Controls
. Universal CFC License . A/C I, A/C II, A/C III, Heat Pumps and Refrigeration
. Maryland Stationary Engineer License . ICE TEST, Light Commercial A/C & Heating Exam
. General Certificate of Certified Supervising Engineer . ICE TES Commercial Refrigeration Exam
. General Certificate of HVACR . Schematic, Blue Print, Electric Motors
. General Certificate of Engineering . Low Pressure Boilers
. General Certificate of Electrical Proficiency . High Pressure Boilers and Engineer and Management
CERTIFIED ON THE FOLLOWING SAFETY AND REGULATORY COURSES
. AED / CPR . GSS - Fire Prevention in the Office 2010
. GSS - First Aid 2010 . GSS - Hand and Power Tools Safety 2010
. GSS - Eye Safety 2010 . GSS - Hand, Wrist and Finger Safety 2010
. GSS - Fall Protection 2010 . RCK - Personal Protective Equipment 2010
. RCK - Ladder Safety 2010 . GSS - Safety Showers and Eye Washes 2010
. GSS - Electrical Safety 2010 . RCK - Hearing Conservation and Safety 2010
. RCK - Lock Out Tag Out 2010 . GSS - Preventing Sexual Harassment for employees 2010
. RCK - Confine space Entry 2010 . RCK - Right To Know for Cleaning and Maintenance 2010
. RCK - Asbestos Awareness 2010 . RCK - Bloodborne Pathogens in Commercial and Light
. GSS - Slips, Trips and Falls 2010 Industrial Facilities 2010
. GSS - Back Care and Safety 2010 . OSHA - Hazard Communication Standards – Right to Know
. GSS - Machine Guard Safety 2010 & Team Cleaning Air Quality Standards
. 367 - Plumbing Systems Maintenance . RCK – Right To Know for Building and Construction
. CMT – II – 433 Compressors Companies 2011
. CMT – III – 433 Compressors . NEC and NFPA
. 10 Hour OSHA Outreach Training for General Industry
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