Customer Support Control Systems

Summary: Over fifteen (**) years of energy/water conservation experience in area of facilities audits (Federal facilities (ESPC and UESC), Industrial Manufacturing, HealthCare, K-12 and Higher Education), commissioning and performing “Performance Contracting Engineering (PCE)” and customer support of several facilities at a given time to foresee and avert potential problems. Lead, coordinate and manage multidisciplinary teams (professional, bargaining unit and third party) necessary to identify precise steps to be taken to address technical issues for the facilities and ensure that functions / activities adhere to sound operating and engineering practices.

Assist sales in identification and qualification of potential performance contracting projects. Lead in the development of preliminary and final performance contracting proposals. Analyze, review blueprints and perform site surveys to identify mechanical, electrical, and control systems (EMS): leading to determine facility operational characteristics. Directing clients’ needs in the areas of marketing, design, water/waste water, conservation/treatment (reverse osmosis, spray technology, vacuum separation/ drying, steam traps, ion exchanger, cooling tower, water treatment, water wise, filtrations, thermal hydraulic, combustion processes, co generations, renewable energies, electric vehicles, solar energy (photovoltaic), fuel cells, heat pumps; chillers, energy procurement, demand-side management, rates scheduling, energy economics, boiler optimization, high efficient lighting systems, HVAC, design; processing, capital cost, alternative fuels, climate control systems, energy modeling, data logging, sub-metering, sustainable designs. In addition, perform energy auditing and perform supervision, maintenance and development operation/ maintenance SOPs. Report writing, and project management.

Directing clients’ needs in design, and scale up, risk management, troubleshooting, machinery cost reduction, quality improvement; regulatory issues and demand management as well as energy reduction plans; reviewing opportunities in making energy purchasing recommendations verses capital plans (like installing Co-Gen plants, new boilers, etc.). Develop modeling for energy savings, produce a cash flow estimate, rate of return on investment, and improve client relationships. Work with research agencies (DOE) and customers to identify energy savings opportunities and make recommendations to achieve greater cost-effective energy efficiency. Manage projects from concept through start-up. Deliver presentations to elected officials, ASME, DEP and media. Excellent work records, twelve years’ perfect attendance; conscientious and self- motivated. Graduate level Energy Management Certificate and LEED Diploma.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1999--Present

Senior Energy Engineer (contract) 2019- 2020

Code Green

Performing energy study, ASHRAE Level I and II energy audits and Local Law 87 retro-commissioning, for institutional/ facilities covering following activities:

develop energy/carbon management strategy by increasing building/ equipment performance.

coordinate and lead facility site visits and communicate with outside vendors as it pertains to facility improvement measures (FIMS).

analyze blueprints and perform site surveys to identify potential improvement in mechanical. electrical and control systems.

Developing design concepts and other written documentation in response to savings potential.

Assisting building facility managers with the implementation of energy conservation projects, the commissioning of building management system retrofits in complex commercial and retail environments.

Facility/ Energy Engineer 2017- 2019

AGFA

Manage/ coordinating scope of work and specifications in the areas of engineering projects, performing complex engineering practice and issues, lead multidisciplinary teams to perform facilities inspections, auditing as well as addressing technical issues in area of facilities issues.

Perform engineering calculations (thermal, hydraulic, and mechanical), review P&ID and audit/ root cause studies of facilities system/equipment design and operation, as well as evaluating energy/carbon management strategy, renewable energy and technology assessments, cash flow, financial workbook, water, and waste assessments. Projects design, analysis and permitting of thermal systems, APCs,

Self-Employment Consultant/ contract 2013- 2017

Cubit power/ New York Power Authority

Providing Engineering consultations to various industries including designs, constructions, operation and maintenances of energy/ water conservation (Co Gen, Ammonia and lithium bromide chillers, renewable energies, reverse osmosis, steam traps, ion exchanger, cooling tower, water treatment, water wise faucets/ plants etc. electric vehicles, solar energy (photovoltaic), fuel cells, heat pumps; energy procurement, demand-side management, rates scheduling, energy economics, boiler optimization, high efficient lighting systems, HVAC, design; processing, capital cost, alternative fuels, climate control systems; engineering calculations, thermal, hydraulic and mechanical design, reviewed P&ID, equipment performance audit/studies and root cause studies for facilities covering following activities; pressure vessels, air coolers, heat exchangers, rotating equipment). Developing technical guidance to plants' teams involved in developing, optimizing, upgrading, and implementing new procedures/ equipment to improve facilities energy performance, pay back, reliability and safety while meeting regulatory compliance.

Performing energy engineering calculations (thermal, hydraulic and mechanical design), review P&ID, equipment performance audit/studies and root cause studies for facilities covering following activities (pressure vessels, HVAC, heat exchangers, rotating equipment, combine cycle, Co- Gen, energy/carbon management strategy, carbon risk assessment, renewable energy and technology assessments, cash flow, financial work book, reducing peak electricity demand to increase grid reliability, water and waste assessments).

Projects analysis/permitting of combustion and thermal systems, conceptual design/analysis of pollution control systems, reduction of NOx and other combustion-generated emissions, cogeneration and on-site generation. Please refer to career experience for more details

Honeywell international Solution Development Engineer 2010- 2012

Maintained awareness of the QA Program requirements and fabrication/manufacturing capabilities of the suppliers, fabricators, manufacturers (subcontractors/sub-suppliers) performing work for the projects.

As a Performance, Contracting Engineer, performed energy performance audit/ studies for institutional facilities covering following activities: energy/carbon management strategy by increasing building/ equipment performance (boilers chillers), carbon risk assessment, renewable resource and technology assessments, cash flow, financial workbook, facilities’ energy, water, and waste assessments, guaranteed energy savings and projects analysis/permitting of combustion and thermal systems. Conceptual design/analysis of pollution control systems, reduction of NOx and other combustion-generated emissions in relation to co-generation and on-site generation. Conducted facility site visits, analyzed current situation and produced facility improvement measures plans. Assisted sales and operations in the development, procurement, and execution of performance contracts. Performed and supervised preliminary and detailed facility audits to identify facility improvement measures (FIMS) and opportunities. Coordinate and led facility site visits and communicate with outside vendors as it pertains to FIMS. Assisted sales in identification and qualification of potential performance contracting projects. Led the development of preliminary and final performance contracting proposals. Analyzed blueprints and performed site surveys to identify mechanical, electrical, and control systems and determine facility operational characteristics. Applied building energy simulation programs to develop energy cooling/ heating load-building models. Developed design concepts and other written documentation in response to sales and management concern about recommended FIMS. Including accurate descriptions, savings potential, cost estimates and back-up data to verify FIMS. Prepared financial models related to payment including an understanding of ROI, life cycle costing and internal rate of return. Participated in client meetings and presentations. Please refer to career experience for more details.

Hitachi Power system Senior Mechanical Design Engineer 2006-2009

Developed and improved processes, prepared Design Change Packages to increase facilities energy /water performance including pollution controls equipment.

Responsible for designs, process calculations, constructions, and commissioning of high efficient energy related systems (boilers, chillers, HVAC), which include project management, equipment selections, preparing specifications, negotiation with customers and suppliers. Performed engineering calculations (thermal, hydraulic and mechanical design), reviewed P&ID, equipment failure” root cause” studies for facilities covering following activities (pressure vessels, air coolers, heat exchangers, rotating equipment, combine cycle, Co- Gen, energy/carbon management strategy, carbon risk assessment, renewable energy; technology assessments, cash flow, financial work book, facility energy, reducing peak electricity demand to increase grid reliability, water and waste assessments. Led in the development of preliminary and final performance evaluation proposals. Analyzed blueprints and performed site surveys to identify mechanical, electrical, and control systems and determined facility operational characteristics.

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Acute Co. Consultant Engineer. 2003-2006

Self employed consultant

Monitored and evaluated quality and progress of subcontractor’s work. Attended client review meetings and Jurisdiction review meetings. Monitored the status of milestones and provided regular update to the project teams. Maintained liaison with the various teams regarding construct ability, designs, and operations. Communicated lessons learned by the project teams. Provided consultation in area o, energy/water conservations, renewable energy, fossils, solar energy, electric vehicle, heat pumps; energy saving calculation and pay back. Assisted sales in identification and qualification of potential energy saving projects. Led in the development of preliminary and final performance evaluation proposals. Analyzed blueprints and performed site surveys to identify mechanical, electrical, and control systems and determine facility operational characteristics. Applied building energy simulation programs to develop energy cooling/ heating load-building models. Developed design concepts and other written documentation to sales personnel and management concerning recommended ECMs, including accurate descriptions, savings potential, cost estimates and back up data to verify ECMs saving. Prepared financial models related to payment including an understanding of ROI, life cycle costing and internal rate of return. Participate in client meetings and presentations. Understood and evaluated energy supply side saving opportunities, trash management, water conservation, and co-generation for inclusion into contracts. Created performance assurance plans and assistance with performance contracting activities. Monitored project performance, particularly those with guaranteed savings. Please refer to career experience for more details.

Resource Recovery/ Renewable Energy Plants 1999-2003

Wheelabrator Technology / Dvirka and Bartilucci Consulting/ American Ref-Fuel

Senior Consultant / Sr. Regional Engineer / QA Manager

Led root cause studies for energy/ water conservation, provided training, organized and managed design implementation, presentation, and negotiation with state agencies for plants’ retrofitting activities. Managed designs, specifications, process selections & PFD’s (heat, flow, mass balance), O&M, troubleshooting, and failure analysis. Provided guidance and support in the area of Energy Recovery and their treatment. Performed energy engineering calculations (thermal, hydraulic and mechanical design), reviewed P&ID, equipment performance audit/studies and root cause failure studies for facilities covering following activities pressure vessels, air coolers, heat exchangers, rotating equipment, combine cycle, Co- Gen, energy/carbon management strategy, carbon risk assessment, renewable energy and technology assessments, cash flow, financial work book, facility energy, reducing peak electricity demand to increase grid reliability, water and waste assessments. Please refer to career experience for more details

Prior assignment: PE&G (Design, Operation, Retrofitting, R&D, Construction, Energy Conservations, and Customer Supports

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

MS, Civil & Environmental Engineering and Energy Engineering, Polytechnic University of New York.

B.Sc., Chemical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ.

Gradate Energy Engineering Certificate, Polytechnic University of New York

A-Level Degree, Stevenage College of Technology, Stevenage, England.

SKILLS/ Certificate: Root Cause Analysis and Decision-Making, Human Error Reduction Techniques, Failure Analysis/Root Cause Analysis Techniques: The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspection Certificate, LEED/ CEM Diploma, B&W Boiler Operation Certificate, Engineering Economics Certificate, Electric Precipitator Control Certificate, Boiler Water Reactor Chemistry Problem Assessment and Diagnosis Certificate, ICP, Atomic Emission Spectroscopy Certificate, Thermal Analysis Certificate, Leeds & Northrup Particulate Analysis Certificate, Supervisory Training.

In house computer courses, i.e., FORTRAN, Tell-a-Graf Statistical Analysis System (SAS), Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point.

RESEARCH & PUBLICATION:

“Reduction of High Temperature Corrosion,” presented at North American Waste to Energy Conference; May 2001.

“Roles of Ultra-Violet and Gamma Radiation on energy saving in Chemical Processes”, Polytechnic University,

“Transport and Fate of Chemical Reaching Aquifer”. Polytechnic University.

“NOx Emission Control,” PSE&G

“Sampling Techniques” Presented at Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Conference.

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY: Member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, PSE&G Speaker's Bureau, Toastmaster International

Career Experience

Lead multi-discipline teams to perform facilities inspections, auditing as well as addressing technical issues in area of energy conservation, HVAC, combustion, electric cars, cogeneration, renewable energy, solar energy (photovoltaic), heat pumps, fuel cells, energy procurement.

Monitor and evaluate quality and progress of subcontractor’s work and self-performed work. Attend Joint-Scoping meetings, client review meetings and Jurisdiction review meetings as required. Monitor status of milestones and provide regular updates to the project team. Maintain liaison with the various teams regarding constructability, design, and operations and communication lessons learned to the project teams.

Support the market-engineering manager and market personnel in maintaining contact with the client to monitor experience with project, client’s satisfaction, and suggestions.

Provide technical guidance to plants' teams involved in developing, optimizing, upgrading and implementing new procedure/ equipment to improve facilities energy efficiency, pay back, reliability and safety while meeting regulatory compliance

Provide consultation and expertise on building energy efficiency topics such as climate control systems, energy modeling, data logging, energy management control systems, lighting design, sub metering, sustainable design and energy auditing.

Determine appropriate measurement and verification techniques to validate delivery of expected energy savings at the lowest cost.

Review and evaluate architectural, mechanical and/or electrical plans and specifications for energy efficiency optimization and for financial engineering and construction feasibility.

Prepare project reports and other programs or technical documentation for senior management.

Review engineering calculations, estimates, and cost analyses prepared by contractors for feasibility and audit reporting.

Review specifications and design drawings prepared by contractors as required.

Evaluate project scope, review feasibility reports, make presentations and recommendations, and develop design documents and specifications.

Provide technical support on topics such as energy modeling, measurement, and verification,

Commissioning, retro commissioning and renewable energy technologies.

Provide expert input on annual reporting for customers detailing progress.

Represent Corporation at meetings, conferences and industry forums on topics related to project activities.

Design conceptual energy & sustainability solutions projects for commercial and industrial facilities based on customer needs and market team strategies.

Develop and communicate a project scope of work and a compelling business case to the customer. Lead and manage the development of projects utilizing engineering pool resources and subject matter experts as needed to efficiently develop projects from inception through close.

Solve customer needs in full range of energy management strategies (e.g., building automation systems, mechanical systems, lighting, demand response, renewable energy, facility operations and maintenance practices).

As a member of the market team managements secures sales and return on sales metrics, shortening the solution development cycle, increasing win rates, apply appropriate solution “best practices” and minimizing development costs.

Conduct facility site visits, analyze current situation and produce facility improvement measures plans. Assist sales and operations in the development, procurement and execution of performance contracts. Perform and supervise preliminary and detailed facility audits to identify facility improvement measures (FIMS) and/or opportunities.

Coordinate and lead facility site visits and communicate with outside vendors as it pertains to FIMS. Increase efficiency by 30% for systems and equipment in plants.

Provide leadership to energy lead personnel in collecting, analyzing and reporting facility energy use and track and report improvements.

Conduct facility energy audits, identify opportunities for energy savings and capital investment, optimize opportunities through technical and financial analysis (ROI), and prepare reports and proposals.

Provide analysis and make recommendations for potential energy savings products, operational changes and procedural modifications.

Perform building energy use assessments and building simulations.

Manage end-use metering for HVAC, lighting and other major equipment.

Evaluate energy savings products and proposals with assistance from Engineering Team.

Supervise management and bargaining personnel for installation and retrofitting of the equipment and processes (energy conservation, corrosion control) & their effects.

Provide project management as well as technical advice in development of alternative energy, rate scheduling, energy economics, and air/water distribution system in area of plants' energy design, and operations activities on daily basis as well as environmental and chemicals effects on plants' operation.

Develop safety evaluations, operability determination, root cause analyses and promoted energy management practices.

Provide inspection and consulting service to more than twenty hospitals (JCAHO) in area of energy conservation, boilers, combustion, HVAC, turbine, steam production, environmental control and preventive maintenance program e.g., fuel cells, renewable energy, solar energy (photovoltaic).

Provide technical support and written reports on facilities' performance and improvement.

Perform laboratory and fieldworks for monitoring energy performance of auxiliary equipment, HVAC, and combustion steam processing at various plants.

Investigate the energy lost due to equipment failure/ control systems i.e. boilers, HVAC, heat exchanger, air pollution control equipment.

Respond to facilities energy issues such as, boiler overall efficiency improvement, rotating machinery, process sampling, ion exchangers, ultra filtration, evaporation, combustion.

Prepare Design Change Packages for improving plant and pollution controls energy performance (HVAC, boilers, cogeneration, renewable energy, solar energy (photovoltaic), fuel cells, heat pumps, energy procurement, demand-side management, rate scheduling, energy economics, air/water distribution system, alternative fuels, heat rate efficiency, rotating machinery performance and combustion processes).

Organize and Manage design implementation, presentation, and negotiation with state agencies for plants’ retrofitting activities, resulting in major savings in operating cost.

Develop procedures to recycle seventeen tons of liquid carbon dioxide from a damaged tank versus the option of releasing to the environment. Result in the prevention of environmental violation penalties and negative public relations.

Provide energy presentation to elected official, ASME and media as well as energy conservation training to facility personnel. Work “hands-on” capacity with Operating Departments.

Plan, organize, and direct development of the energy laboratory and its operation.

Direct management and bargaining personnel for implementing more than two million dollars of energy related equipment (ICP, Mass Spec, GC, plasma, IR, AA, TGA, and energy analysis instruments).

Analyze and interpret data for energy management of industrial-scale processes, environmental pollution systems and recommended guideline for meeting plants’ energy goals.

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