Building Engineer

Jeff McGrath

*** * ***** **, ***** Ca *****

707-***-**** **********@*****.***

Summary of Skills:

Experienced with strict cGMP and EPA guidelines demonstrating high efficiency in BAS, HMI’s PLC’s and SAP CMMS systems with focus on TQM and preventive maintenance

Effectively designs and implements Preventative Maintenance Programs with continuing Quality Improvements

Identify & implement Cost Savings/Efficiency Improvement Programs to support site goals

Consistently demonstrate professionalism and excellence in verbal/written communication

Excellent problem-solving techniques with the ability to quickly make decisions and set priorities.

Professional Experience:

Utility equipment Maintenance engineer, Zymergen - July 2021 - -Present

Daily operations of all building activities, equipment and BMS monitoring and manage all vendor maintenance and repair activities

Utility equipment repair and operation.

Manage vendor PM’s and repair work

Attend daily project meetings updating live status of building

Write and execute LOTO program conforming to OSHA standards and best practices

Record all work completion and work performed daily.

Provide leadership status updates on projects, repair work and building status

Respond to all alarms, trouble calls, after hour problems, and requests from users

Create work instructions and SOP’s for all utility equipment operations

Respond to all alarms and issues within facility

Sourcing needed parts to perform repairs and placing orders. Expediting as needed.

Involved in commissioning of 6 story building in all aspects. Mechanical, electrical, troubleshooting and repair as well as all Fire life Safety requirements including FM 200 fire systems.

Create PM programs and work instructions for utility equipment as well as contractor minimum requirements and manage contractor services.

Gather and trend data on facility and utilities equipment to determine health of equipment.

Lead root cause analysis of premature failures to determine if any alterations to standard procedures are required or operational procedures are at fault.

Evaluate current technical needs and future needs of maintenance depts. Establish improvements and training to meet needs

Ensure resource, tooling and personnel are appropriate and available prior to job start.

Identify the permits and inspections that are required for projects provide job plan and contacts

Lab Equipment Engineer;/ Zymergen, Jan 2020 – Present

Responsible for all lab equipment maintenance

Repaired or coordinated with service contractor lab equipment repairs.

Lab equipment as follows:

June Air compressors, Infors Shaking Incubators, Autoclaves – both stand alone and mobile, Centrifuges Static Incubators, Vacuum pumps, Specialty gas systems, Nitrogen Generators, BSC, Fume hoods

,-80 /-20Ffreezers,Lyopolyzers, Glass washer, .Cold room and Cooling Units. Responsible for all shaking incubators on campus totaling over 100 units. Performed all maintenance including chiller repairs as well as maintained and managed the PM program.

Utility Operator / Stationary Engineer / BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc / Novato, CA 2017 – Jan 2020

Operate and maintain pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.

Monitor and operate automated plant utilities utilizing: BMS, Pi Historian, Scada, EMS and CMS Monitoring Systems, HMI’s and PLC’s

Repair and maintain equipment, steam system, boilers, steam generators, wastewater treatment equipment, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, air handling units, exhaust fans, chlorine injection systems, air compressors, autoclaves, WFI and reverse osmosis water systems, vacuum pumps, and building automation

Daily use of P&ID’s, blueprints, and electrical schematics.

Created standard operating procedures, training documents, and manuals

Vendor management and dispatch

Preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and reliability-based operations

Operations accomplished following detailed GXP SOP’s and work instructions.

All maintenance and project work documented in CMMS / INFOR (computerized maintenance management system)

Journeyman Stationary Engineer / Genentech Dixon, CA / 2013- 2016

IUOE Stationary Engineers, Local 39, Journeyman

Maintained building AHU’s, Boilers, RO water system, and all associated pumps, automated controls and valving associated with systems for use 24/7

Responsible for all planning and scheduling of PM’s and non-routine work.

Designed, performed, and perfected preventative and predictive maintenance workflows and cost projections in conjunction with scheduled down times for cGMP facility

Performed jobsite evaluation, reviewed, and interpreted plans, P&ID’s and schematics to coordinate and direct installers for site prep and equipment installation according to company and manufacturer specifications

Vendor Management

SAP CMMS – Scheduled and planned all work activities, parts ordered, inventory managed, assigned work orders, created work orders, and updated all work activities.

Maintained, repaired, and replaced critical building systems including generators, boilers, cooling towers, steam equipment chillers within specific code and environmental compliance and safety standards, welding/fabricating as necessary

Accurately and competently operated, tested, certified, troubleshoot plant utilities, and respond to alarms using BAS/ HMI/ Pi Historian automation systems and PLC controllers both inside and outside of sterile environments.

Master Mechanic / Utility Operator / Novartis Diagnostics & Vaccine / Emeryville, CA / 2012 – 2013

Facilitated infrastructure and equipment upgrades. Repair, troubleshoot and preventive maintenance on all utility and process equipment

Operated automatic and manual controlled water/chemical distribution systems

Maintained detailed documentation including standards and metrics, work history, maintenance logs upon lock out/tag out and ensure like for like parts on replacements

Field Service Technician – Barrier Systems Inc. / Vacaville, CA / 2009-2012

Traveled worldwide to manage state bridge and freeway construction site projects; served as company spokesperson for meetings with state officials, other contractors, and union/non-union work crews

Developed and implemented computerized maintenance management and preventative maintenance program

Collaborated with engineering departments on new product development and certification, testing, safety, equipment upgrades, and process improvements

Coordinated machinery trucking, delivery, and assembly for specialized equipment

Heavy Equipment Operator Certified Training Instructor.; instructed and certified crew members on heavy equipment operation

Performed onsite repairs, annual PM inspections on state owned barrier machines, quarterly PM inspections on lease machine fleet, prepared inspection, contact, and expense reports and repair recommendations

Provided 24/7 tech support and troubleshooting; maintained company issued computers and telephones

Managed company issued credit cards for air travel and field expenses

Created standard operating procedures, training documents, and manuals

Knowledge of various office automation software programs; Microsoft Word, Excel, eMaint CMMS, expense report email, and other web-based programs

Senior Maintenance Mechanic - Lead / Genentech Inc./ Vacaville, CA / 2005 - 2009

Lead mechanic; maintained, repaired, inspected, and troubleshot; pneumatic, hydraulic, steam, chemical, gas, water, pressure vessels, fermenter, piping, refrigeration, air handlers, pumps, centrifuges and Wi-Fi stills following cGMP guidelines

Rebuilt, repaired, and maintained associated equipment including pumps, valves, gearboxes, mechanical seals, electric drive motors and switches, utilizing BAS, HMI automation systems and PLC controllers in and out of sterile operating environments

Engaged in daily planning meetings with manufacturing, engineering, and quality departments to minimize product impact and ensure equipment availability

Implemented a positive displacement pump maintenance program including PM procedures, rebuilding, GMP inspections, and online training and qualification program, resulting in an annual savings of $130,000

Maintained, repaired, and troubleshot various mechanical and specialized systems including pneumatic, hydraulic and HVAC systems, pressure vessels, chemical/water/gas systems, fermenters, centrifuges, and WI-FI stills

Calibrated highly specialized instruments, performed vibration testing, laser alignments, oil analysis, borescope inspections and failure analysis demonstrating knowledge of infection/environmental control and safety measures

Performed confined space entry work, non-destructive test inspections, and lead upgrade and purchase of confined space entry equipment

Completed quarterly PM’s to large-scale equipment installs utilizing standard operating procedures, pipe and instrument drawings, building prints, flow charts, wire schematics and maintenance manuals

Effective written and oral communication skills; detailed daily communications and work updates to all levels in the organization

Proficient in various computer software programs such as BAS, HMI, PLC, SAP CMMS, Microsoft Word, and Excel

Daily use of P&ID’s, blueprints, drawings, and electrical schematics

Aircraft Power Plant - Line A&P Mechanic / United Airlines / Oakland, CA / 1989-2005

Repaired complex hydraulic, pneumatic, jet engine, flight controls avionics, and electrical systems using volt amp meters, diagnostic and instrumentation test equipment, maintenance manuals, wire schematics, and blueprints

Used industrial diesel support equipment such as tow vehicles, engine change cranes, scissor lifts, forklifts, JLGs, carts, power units and other support equipment

Responsible of for ground engine testing and taxi of aircraft on US airports and FAA controlled ramps

Trained and evaluated junior mechanics

Skilled in operating the unimatic maintenance management computer system and CMMS for all work completion, release for service, ordering parts, updates, and retrieval of work assignments and hours

On call mechanic to repair aircraft at stations without maintenance personnel or capabilities

Aircraft Mechanic - Flying Crew Chief / US Air Force / Travis AFB, CA / 1984 – 1988

Maintained and repaired C-5 cargo aircraft on remote global assignments

Managed crew and prioritized workloads and scheduling

Updated and maintained aircraft logbooks

Responsible for the safety and airworthiness of the aircraft

Training/Education:

Journeyman, IUOE Stationary Engineers, Local 39

EPA Section 608 Universal CFC Certification

EPA Section 609 Automotive Certification

R-410-A Safety Certification

NDT Visual Inspection Training and Certification

Confined Space and Rescue Certified

Forklift Operator Certification

U.S. Air Force, Aircraft Mechanic /Flying Crew Chief & related training

HVAC Excellence Certification, Electrical, Air Conditioning, Electric Heat, and Gas

United Airline Training including: 757/767/737/DC 10 Taxi and Run-up / Sheet Metal / Composite repairs, Avionics, System Troubleshooting, Cockpit Mechanic

SAP training

Training in Total Quality Maintenance, preventive/predictive maintenance

Lead computerized maintenance management systems

FAA airframe/power plant license

FCC radio avionics operations

Ongoing education in OSHA, HAZMAT and other safety and environmental regulations/R333equirements

Certified high-performance communication course, performance listening management course, leadership fundamentals and effective problem-solving course, and effective leadership program

Safety and human relation factor courses

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