Construction Manager Electrical Engineer
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CA Wehsener Engineering
Gary S Walton CAS STS
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Please Note: I recently retired on 01/03/2022, and doing some consulting services for MTS from time-time with Fire/Lif/e/Safety & Security System Management. Mainly looking for some challenging interaction projects part-time from time to time or when needed. Gary S. Walton CAS STS
Retiered from CA Wehsener Engineering
CA Wehsener Eng: Senior Construction Manager/Project & Safety Manager/Inspections& compose Specificationtion for Projects and Health safety.
Now Retired!
Education
M.B.A., 1998, Business Administration, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska Extended study ManagementDevelopment Certification.
Electrical Masters Florida 1978
Certification (National Cyber Security Division U.S. Dept of Homeland Security) (OPSEC) Specialist CAS Credential 08/03/2012
Certified Fire/Life/Safety Specialist 2008
BS, 1971, Bachelor of Science—Psychology, Howard University, Washington, DC Certifications
See above and mix in the remaining pages.
Summary: I am a multi-certified and highly skilled professional with 46+ years of extensive experience in the aspects of Inspection and Management of tracking systems, major capital projects, vertical facilities construction, highway lighting, and construction, Large and interline Pumping and Lift stations, Facilities Management, Tunneling, and Underground federal project installation and management, fire/life/safety installation, and upgrades and operations, facilities startup and commissioning and security surveillance design. I have consistently sharpened and possessed the skills in complex building automated systems, such as L.O.N. networking systems and B.A.S. Management systems, A.M.S. Platform systems for security and Surveillance and in early years system (7) by I.B.M. for facilities lighting and HVAC and Lift Stations system controls. Over the years, I sharpened my skills in the understanding of system integration training for electrical systems installation and operational as well as startup, inspections, mechanical installation, commissioning, radio communication system and ground plain for towers and transmitters, and emergency ventilation testing, fire/life/safety systems, fire alarm/emergency management systems, and training.
Skilled in Terrorist Assessment and Fonerblity for new construction of federal protection projects and construction manager with ample expertise in; QA/QC; facilities management; risk management and threat assessment for commercial, industrial, utility construction, underground infrastructure expansion, retrofitting, communications systems, security, and startup of projects; His experience ranges a full spectrum from; utility confidential communications; field experience, and in-depth inspections and startup for multiple type vertical building facilities, rail systems, highways, ports, military facilities, runways, underground stations, communication systems, and industrial CA Wehsener Engineering
facilities. Also possesses skills in project administration, budgeting, writing project specifications, and code compliance.
(Foot Note): Career consistency experience of my life after the Air Force and finishing at Howard University In the earlier 1990’s I was an Owner Operator of three Log hall Big Trucks, (18-wheel Simi trucks) and leased them to Dart Transit at the time. I ran the Peterbilt double Buck, from the east coast to the West coast as well as Florida to Canada then across the Canadian Rockies!
Project Experience
CA Wehsener Engineering. 2013-Retiered 01/03/2022
Senior Construction Manager and Safety Manager for Engineering firm; My abilities and duties consist of managing various technical projects such as new fiber installation for secure fiber communications lines for the Port of San Diego encumbering the City of San Diego M.T.S. fiber network for communications CCTV. I also managed the Fire/Life/Safety system upgrades at the underground station at S.D.S.U. and (M.T.S.) O.C.C. operation center This also includes the (I.R.) train location system for the first responder's tunnels and training. U.R.S. Corporation/Washington Group 2004-2013
Warfare Center G.S.A. Lloyd George Courthouse A.R.R.A. Federal Project Energy Upgrades: (Project Manager) Present
Project.
This was an 18-month federal assignment to manage and oversee multiple contractors while constructing the energy upgrades, and securing fiber communications in an operating federal courthouse and federal marshals’ offices. My responsibility was to develop project schedules, review and process change orders, review specifications and modifications if needed, and ensure installing the electrical system, mechanical system, and solar array were done per plans and specifications. Since this is a secure facility requiring clearances, I also escorted contractors in protected areas and performed the electrical, fiber network, HVAC, Solar, B.A.S. Facilities Management system, Lift Stations synchronizing testing, and inspection of pump upgrades, and general building construction inspection and management.
The G.S.A. San Ysidro Gate Project, with U.R.S.); My responsibilities as the assistant project manager, were to oversee security design issues in the coordination of the vulnerability/threat assessment and site communication system logistics equipment placement. This would assist with the coordination of the functional design with the Port of Entry, working with GSA/CBP. Additional responsibilities include electrical power distribution systems and operations and testing; fire alarm systems operation protocol and function in alarm testing and resetting; understanding of advanced building facilities automation in connectivity areas; Anti-Terrorism assessment and a full understanding of applicable National, State, and Local Codes. G.S.A. Virginia Ave Site configuration project included the expansion of parking lot facility, lighting system, drainage, security perimeter fencing, and CCTV with system integration and communications and card access fiber upgrade.
G.S.A. Pedestrian Bridge project, As the Resident RE; My charge was to support the new bridge's construction efforts to help the pedestrian traffic entering and leaving the U.S. San Ysidro Border Crossing as the first stage of this large project. The project's Security/Surveillance Manager reviews the drawings, layout, and testing of state-of-the-art surveillance and detection systems.
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Electrical Engineer/Consulting for S.A.N.D.A.G. Expert for S.D.S.U. Trolley L.O.N. System to AIMS Platform Upgrades, Train Controls, and Training: (Project Manager for S.A.N.D.A.G. Francine Jimenez). (Presently ongoing)
S.A.N.D.A.G. explicitly requested me to assist them and manage the upgrade and change from the L.O.N. Network System for facilities management and Fire/Life/Saftey integrated management system to the AIMS Platform System and radio communications for the expansion of S.D.S.U. Underground Station Facility and tunnel emergency ventilation system, management system, and security/surveillance system upgrades also review train control systems for upgrades. I was also asked to train the M.T.S. staff and first responders (San Deigo Fire/Police/Sheriffs and State Public Safety) in the new system facility operations. Electrical Engineer for N.A.V.F.A.C. (A.M.I.) Project Southwest and Southeast Contract (William Adams, Project Manager). My responsibilities for the Defense Business Unit were to gather intelligence for Naval bases not surveyed and did site visitation to confirm or document information regarding base utility meter issues, communication, and problems transmitting regarding specifications for (M.A.C.C.) contractors. This was for the 2005 Energy Act. Also, A.F.C.A.P. Project Manager for the Fire/Life/Safety Project proposal submitted for the Al Dhafra U.S. Air Force Base.
Metro Goldline LRT Project (M.T.A.); Construction Manager/Manager of Fire/Life/Safety/Security Surveillance, Tracking System, Threat Assessment, Terrorist Assessment, HVAC ventilating systems for Los Angeles, California. I worked with the electrical engineer to design and check the Fire/Life/Safety System, Communications, and Surveillance system for three underground stations and six aboveground stations for this light rail transit project. Additional responsibilities include electrical power distribution systems and operations; fire alarm systems operation protocol and function in alarm testing and resetting; understanding of advanced building facilities automation in areas of connectivity; working knowledge of light rail transit dispatch operations; process control integration of SCADA systems; checking/testing/Startup of HVAC networking variables/temperature controls, relay functions, and alarm functions; and a full understanding of applicable National, State, and Local Codes. I also performed design coordination for Goldline LRT, including a Tracking system, Fire/Life/Safety Security/Surveillance interface. Corp of Engineers Task Order Border Fence Design Project; Security/Surveillance/ Threat Assessment. In this project, I was responsible for gathering intelligence for the Broder Fence Task Order Project for Southern California. I surveyed the sites for the fence, lighting, virtual fencing, threat, and Surveillance designed layout going from the ocean to the Arizona border. This was a task order for design and pricing for five fencing projects, for which he was responsible for the electrical design and coordination of the Smugglers Gulch proposal. General Motors Plant Renovations; Burbank and North Hollywood, California. Project Manager for the Quality Control, fire, life, and safety, startup, and training for two General Motors Plant renovations and for design with Simplex/Grinnell for a State-of-the-Art fire/hydrogen gas detection system, which the City approved of Burbank. I managed the full building renovation engineering of the Design Studio for the G.M. concept vehicles in North Hollywood, which included but was not limited to; Electrical system upgrades, mechanical systems expansion, testing, and startup, industrial assembly area reconfiguration, and development. The Trolley Light Rail Project, San Diego State University (S.D.S.U.); San Diego, California. I was responsible for coordinating, inspecting, and testing for the underground station and tunnels for the Light Rail Project. I oversaw the installation of the fire alarm system, L.O.N., and the emergency ventilation system, Security/Surveillance system placement, Tracking system QA/QC, Terrorist Threat of Ventilation main intakes, startup, and communications for the Trolley Project, at the site of S.D.S.U. Part of the project included supporting the implementation of street reconstruction and paving for the S.D.S.U. and surrounding city access to the campus. These commercial travel roadways, which were completed to Caltrans standards, included College Avenue, Canyon Crest, Montezuma, Hardy Avenue, Remington Road, Zura Way, and East Campus Drive. CA Wehsener Engineering
As part of his general duties, I was also responsible for system startup, cost negotiations, and specification writing and review. I was charged with also inspecting the electrical, mechanical, building, tracking system integration and emergency ventilation systems, radio communication system for the 800 MHz band, and designing the ground array for the communication transmitting tower, and worked closely with the Resident Engineer and the Owner's Representatives, as well as with the Architects and Engineers. In addition, he coordinated with local Fire Departments, Local Law Enforcement, and the State Fire Marshall for inspections and tunnel access, as well as working with them to set up training and event scenarios for tunnel rescue. My responsibilities also included, but were not limited to, testing and inspecting the radio communication system for the tunnel and station; HVAC/lighting/control network systems operations; electrical power distribution systems and management; and full understanding of applicable National, State, and Local Codes. In addition, he was responsible for Quality Control, testing and inspecting, location operation, and backup systems for surveillance monitoring systems, and worked with Transit Enforcement/Local Enforcement agencies for security protocol and protection of the site. My duties also included site access, disabled approach access of roads and walkways, and startup of a tunnel emergency ventilation system. I also have extensive experience training emergency personnel such as Fire, S.W.A.T, Heavy Rescue, Police Department, and other first responders in tunnel rescue and fire system management personnel.
San Diego State University (S.D.S.U.); San Diego, California – May 1998 to April 2004 Manager of Major Capital Contracts/Project Manager/Inspections/Quality Control. My duties were to manage the construction, multiple facilities projects, and contracts for significant capital improvements, which included facility building upgrades and expansion of building Integrated electrical systems, L.O.N. Network HVAC systems, and integrated controls through facilities management control systems, card access, and control, writing specifications, layouts, and cost estimates, and writing the test procedures to assure the facilities would come online properly. He was instrumental in standardizing S.D.S.U. Campus with Simplex/Grinnell fire management system, collaborated with contractors and the architect for scheduling and operations; co-managed S.D.S.U. Concerns for the $500 million State and Federally funded Light Rail campus-wide system; and was responsible for upgrading and retrofitting the electrical, fire control, and sprinkler systems, elevators, gas lines, water, and sewage lines. He was also a member of S.D.S.U.'s Emergency Management/First Responders and assisted with the development and training of emergency personnel for the underground tunnel emergency equipment and security for the rail system. Specific projects included writing specifications and managing the following:
• Project specifications for the Zura Hall restoration and new fire alarm system for campus facilities.
• Maya swimming pool restoration.
• New elevator drives/controllers/IPD update system.
• New surveillance equipment in the public areas for security, as well as integrated access control.
• Villa Alvarado housing restoration.
• Managing the $111 million retrofitting of a high-rise, including reconstruction of the mold abatement system.
• Managing the reconstruction and maintenance of infrastructure for underground utilities, steam tunnels, high- pressure gas lines, sidewalks, roadway access, and approaches. Additional experience and responsibilities at S.D.S.U. include:
• L.O.N. and AIMS Integration Facilities Management systems.
• Communication and coordination with the State Fire Marshall to ensure new integrated systems were recertified;
• HVAC/Lighting/Control Network systems operations;
• Electrical power distribution systems and management.
• Fire alarm systems operation protocol and function in alarm testing and resetting;
• Integrated CCTV switching system/access control;
• Working knowledge of light rail transit dispatch operations;
• Understanding of advanced building facilities automation in areas of connectivity; CA Wehsener Engineering
• Understanding of Users’ Applications for CCTV/DVR, reports, concurrence, CAD/RMS (Computer Aided Dispatch/Report Management Systems), and alarm/event viewing.
• Process control integration of SCADA systems.
• Energy management integration systems.
• Startup, testing, inspection, and training operations.
• Checking and testing network variables/temperature and relay functions and alarm functions.
• Recognizingng Terrorist Threat Tactics and Perimeter weak points.
• Providing protocol guidance and scenario operation of emergency ventilating systems and smoke control.
• Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) connect to sensors and convert sensor signals.
• Understanding of communications infrastructure use of radio and direct serial or modem connections telemetry and Ethernet LANs interconnection system.
• Knowledge of smart sensor interfacing for real-time data between two or more control centers.
• Working knowledge of applicable National, State, and Local Codes. University of Nebraska; Lincoln, Nebraska – February 1997 to May 1999 Assistant Director of Housing for Major Capital Construction Projects. Managed new construction and specification writing for the facilities operations and building upgrades, emergency management, and fire/life/safety and standardized campus with Simplex/Grinnell fire alarm systems. I was responsible facilities operation of five vertical 11- to 13-story buildings and five 3-story buildings; 153 student family apartments; and four cafeterias. He directed seven managers, who supervised 170 full- and part-time department staff, and served as Housing Project Manager for new construction and remodeling projects. He developed and implemented safety training and skill enhancement programs; wrote specifications for campus-wide elevator maintenance programs and for the installation of 18 elevators, and managed the actual installation; wrote specifications for high-rise fire alarm systems; and orchestrated the total renovation of Department offices, family apartment housing, Neihardt Hall, and cafeterias. He was instrumental in the installation of safety mechanisms in campus elevators, and an elevator upgrade project, along with the installation of security cameras in elevators and public areas. Southeast Community College; Beatrice, Nebraska – February 1994 to February 1997 Facilities/Plant Director responsible for all plant operations, campus-wide, including purchasing, budgeting, planning, Quality Control, startups, development, and retrofits; supervision of maintenance and housekeeping personnel; emergency management; renovation of facilities; management of significant capital new construction projects /grounds/fleet operations/storage space; and roads, walkways, city street approach, disabled access, and safety training.
I wrote specifications and scope of all campus construction projects and provided Quality Assurance for construction projects and renovations; utilities retrofit including a new physical plant building; campus lighting system; and a new campus cafeteria. He orchestrated the disaster recovery plan in response to a devastating tornado in 1995, which required $137 million in damage replacement costs. He was also responsible for ensuring fire safety, security, access control, and code compliance campus-wide. I also drafted an area-wide safety policy and wrote Federal Energy Management and NIOSH grants. He also served as a member of the Chancellor's Advisory Team, Area- Wide Safety System Team, Campus Management Team, and Area-Wide Diversity Team, and was a City of Beatrice College Representative.
Certifications
LEED Associate (W.P.L.) 2013
CMAA Construction Management through URS 2010
GSA (HSPD-12, 5 year Clearance) 2009
Naval CAC Card 5/07/2009-12/07/2010 (Secret Clearance) 2009 Certified DHS/FEMA (National Infrastructure Protection Plan) IS860 NIPP 2009 Certified Anti-Terrorism Specialist (ATAB) CAS 2008 CA Wehsener Engineering
ASIS Certification CPP (Pre-Training) 2007
ASIS Member 268***-****
Safety Trained Supervisor 2006
S.A.M.E Member (281667) 2004
Certified Fire Specialist NFPA 2005
ICC Certified UBC Building, Electrical and Mechanical Inspector 2002 CA/OSHA Certification 2000
Federal Emergency Management Agency Decision Making 2000 In a Crisis G247
APPA Institute Certification for Facilities Management 1999 OSHA Certified Trainer 1998
Society of Fire Protection Engineers Certification 1998 for Performance-Based Design Sprinkler Systems
National Electrical Code Completion/Training for 1999 Codes 1998 National Fire Sprinkler Association Fire Protection 1998 for Commercial Occupancies Certification
Lead Supervisor Contractors Certification 1997
OSHA Instructors Training Certification 1995
Hazardous Materials Communication Instructor’s Certification 1995 US Environmental Protection Agency Indoor Air Quality Cert. 1995 CPR and First Aid Certification 1994
Owner Operator Simi Truck 1989-1993
Electrical Masters South Florida 1978, 1989
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