James Foster – Assistant Project Manager

Background

Mr. Foster is a Retired US Navy Veteran with 39 years of progressive training and supervisory experience in all disciplines of facilities operations and maintenance. His proficiencies are in the areas of HVAC systems, Electrical systems, Fuel systems, Emergency Generator systems, Instrumentation, and Communications. During his career he has been responsible for the management of facilities maintenance, custodial and logistics personnel, as well as, functioning as a Facility Manager with COR responsibilities.

Education

Associates of Arts Degree in English – University of Phoenix

Global HVAC Refrigeration License

Closed Circuit Television Technicians “C” School

Command Career Counselor School

Advanced Gyro Maintenance Technician School

Interior Communication Advanced Maintenance “C” School

Advanced Soldering School

Speed and Voltage Regulator School

Skills & Abilities

Excellent problem-solving skills

Excellent motivation and communication skills

Positive attitude

Reliability

Expediting and Purchasing of inventory for an efficient plant operation

Managing multiple jobs and crews

Planning

Mentoring/Training

Experience

Erica Lane Enterprises, Inc. – October 2020 to Present

Manages janitorial supervisor and staff

Manages Maintenance Department grounds keeping

Manages Maintenance HVAC, Electrical staff

Assists PM managing training and preventive maintenance

Works directly with federal COTR on all contract related maintenance and SCWR submitals

Erica Lane Enterprises. Inc. - July 2020 to September – Lead HVAC Mechanic

Assumed the leadership role for the entire HVAC staff.

Provided Maintenance on all HVAC systems.

Conducted Condition Assessments on critical HVAC systems and identified deficiencies.

Provided detailed purchase requisitions for replacement parts.

Worked with the PM and APM on developing an area approach to HVAC activities.

Halliburton Corporation – June 2018 to December 2019 – Electronics Technician

Manage and Maintain all electrical systems for fracking requirements.

Lead and Trained Junior Level Technicians.

Provided computer programming of the large mobile tanker trucks.

Allsups Corporation-January 2017 to May 2018- Regional Maintenance Mechanic

Manage and Maintain facility’s equipment requirements for 27 locations.

Repair and install air conditioning, refrigeration, electrical and plumbing systems.

Provided on-call coverage 7 days a week.

Lone Star Circuits – February 2016 to December 2016 – Maintenance Manager

Served as the Maintenance Manager for this new company responsible for all facilities related equipment, as well as the conveyor and electronics equipment used to build printed circuit boards.

Managed the maintenance department, responsible for initial equipment installation and set-up.

Responsible for the facilities Safety, Health and Environmental program.

Blattner Energy Inc. – January 2015 to January 2016 – Electrical Lead

Responsible for a 30-person department of licensed electricians for the installation, repair and testing of all electrical systems for a 160 MW Solar Project.

Responsible for hiring and supervising electrical crew members.

Coordinated with the engineering staff for any required field changes

Responsible for ordering all electrical materials and parts.

Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management – May 2014 to January 2015 – Supply Technician, Fleet Vehicle Manager, Personal Property Manager and Facility Manager

Responsible for the management of the entire vehicle fleet to include service scheduling and assignments.

Served as the Contracting Officer Representative for all lease activities.

Functioned as the Personal Property Manager for all real property utilized at the site.

Provided Facility Management support for all related maintenance and repair requirements.

Liprino – August 2013 to April 2014 – Facilities Operations and Maintenance Mechanic

Provided electrical and mechanical maintenance on all manufacturing equipment.

Installed and maintained 480 Volt switchgear, breakers and motor control centers.

Provided maintenance on all Variable Frequency Drives and Digital Control equipment.

Served as a Certified member of the Ammonia 24 hour hazardous material response team.

Hunter Industries – June 2003 to July 2013 – Central Systems Operator

Responsible for operation and inspection of all central plant, utility systems, and all related ancillary equipment that supports the facilities and production processes. Documents the need for and implements the maintenance and emergency repairs to the same. Assures reliable utility service at specified conditions.

Operates, trouble shoots and coordinates the repair and maintenance of all cogeneration mechanical equipment including, but not limited to: chillers, hydraulic systems, air compressors, pneumatic control valves, water systems, pumps, natural gas engines, boilers and steam systems, cooling towers and air handlers.

Operates, trouble shoots and coordinates repair and maintenance of all electrical equipment to include electrical switch gear, control panels, generators, motors, and motor control centers.

On a daily basis is responsible for monitoring the chemistry of water treatment of the closed loop systems including boilers, hot and chilled water and cooling tower systems.

Maintained central system documentation with the responsibility of making daily entries in the logbook, taking equipment readings, and making amendments to technical manuals and schematics.

Schedules the purchase of inventory of all parts and materials necessary for an efficient plant operation.

US Navy – 1981 to 2003 Retired

US Navy – 2001 to 2003 – Navigation Operation Department Enlisted Advisor

Served aboard the USS Salt Lake City (SSN 716) supervising a 30-man department with full responsibility concerning all navigation, communication, operations and maintenance. Command Career Counselor for 138 enlisted personnel, directly responsible for the morale and career enhancing programs resulted in the COMSUBPAC Retention Excellence Award for (2) consecutive years.

US Navy – 1998 to 2001 – 1st Lieutenant, Building Manager, Career Counselor

Served at CSDS-5, Commander Submarine Development Group Five as 1st Lieutenant responsible for all building and vehicle maintenance, building fire and safety inspections, museum, and historical artifacts of the 100-year-old historical facility. Conducted the physical properties of two changes of command and 14 retirement ceremonies. As command career counselor, I was directly responsible for career incentive programs of over 1,500 personnel. Awarded the COMSUBPAC Retention Honor Roll Award (2) consecutive years for the highest retention and lowest attrition rates.

US Navy – 1995 to 1998 - Electrical Division Officer

Served aboard the USS Dolphin (AGSS-555). Supervisor of a 25-person division.

Actively involved in every facet of command management and personnel development.

Responsible for the research and development of the submarine’s electrical distribution system and the safe efficient engineering and operation of the propulsion plant.

US Navy – 1990 to1995 – Remote Operated Vehicle Pilot

Served in Deep Submergence Unit Detachment Team Scorpio.

Responsible for maintenance, training, qualifications, and overhaul of 5,000 ft. diving ROV, the robotics, camera systems and hydraulic systems.

US Navy – 1987 to 1990 – Electricians Mate and Engineering Watch Supervisor

Served aboard USS Blueback (SS-581).

Responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of the submarines main propulsion system which included a GE 5,900 HP D.C. motor, three GE 940 kw D.C. generators, and the 1,000 vdc GNB main storage batteries and all auxiliary electrical systems.

US Navy – 1981 to1987 – Electricians

Served on USS Barbell (SS-580).

Engineering Watch Supervisor and Junior Control man. Responsible for the safe operation of the ships propulsion plant and auxiliary electrical systems, submarine main stowage battery maintenance and records.

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