Facilities Operations Director & Chief Engineer Expertise

SHANE E. GRAHAM

Tustin, CA 702-***-**** *************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/shane-graham-3958b22ab/ FACILITIES OPERATIONS DIRECTOR – CHIEF ENGINEER

Results-driven Facilities Management professional with over 30 years of building construction and retrofit projects, overseeing complex operations, engineering systems, and large-scale infrastructure projects. Adept at leading cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence, reduce costs, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Expertise in strategic planning, preventative maintenance, and energy optimization, with a track record of implementing sustainability initiatives that enhance efficiency. Proven ability to manage multimillion-dollar budgets, drive capital projects, and foster strong vendor relationships. Technically proficient, combined with innovative problem-solving and an unwavering proactive approach. A proven leader capable of managing multi- disciplinary teams, ensuring longevity and profitability of assets, and driving operational success in high-stakes environments. Core Competencies

Strategic Planning Budget Management Operational Efficiency Vendor Relations Risk Assessment Preventative Maintenance Energy Management Compliance Standards Capital Projects Change Management Leadership Cost Optimization Sustainability Initiatives Team Collaboration Facility Upgrades Engineering Design Equipment Maintenance Project Management Building Systems HVAC Operations Electrical Systems Plumbing Systems Blueprint Analysis Safety Protocols Quality Assurance Problem Solving Resource Allocation Workflow Optimization Performance Metrics WORK EXPERIENCE

DIRECTOR OF FACILITY OPERATIONS 2024 – Present

Festival of Arts/Pageant of the Masters – Laguna Beach, CA

• Oversaw operations of a 16-acre property with a diverse range of facilities, including a 2,600-seat outdoor amphitheater, full-stage production workshops, and outdoor concert spaces.

• Managed logistics for high-profile events such as the Pageant of the Masters, Coast Film Festival, Taste of Laguna, LAPAPA, and celebrity gatherings.

• Directed a team of 22 crew members skilled in various trades like mechanical, electrical, audio/visual, plumbing, landscape maintenance, carpentry, painting, and welding.

• Ensured upkeep of all buildings and infrastructure, addressing technical aspects, including HVAC systems, electrical wiring, plumbing, and landscape design.

• Designed and managed security infrastructure for the venue, ensuring a safe environment for staff and guests during both daily operations and large-scale events.

• Engineered new maintenance projects and infrastructural improvements to enhance property functionality and aesthetics.

• Handled employee payroll, recruitment, training, and relationship management to foster a productive work environment.

• Maintained strict oversight of financial resources, ensuring efficient distribution and cost-effective solutions for operations.

• Supervised maintenance and repair of fine dining facilities and full-service bars, ensuring seamless operations.

• Collaborated with city officials, including the mayor, to align venue operations with community standards and expectations.

• Facilitated setup for a two-month-long outdoor fine art show, managing logistical needs with precision and care. ASSISTANT CHIEF MECHANICAL ENGINEER 2022 – 2024

Virgin Hotel/Casino – Las Vegas, NV

• Balanced additional responsibilities alongside the role of Assistant Chief Mechanical Engineer.

• Oversaw operations, budget management, parts and materials procurement, contractor relations, and process development for the mechanical engineering department for a 1,500+ room resort and casino, including theater, convention spaces, nightclubs, pools, multiple restaurants, and retail venues.

• Supervised a hydronic central plant with a 7,400-ton cooling capacity, including chillers, boilers, cooling towers, and associated equipment (AHUs, FCUs, VAVs, heat exchangers, pumps, motors, VFDs, PLCs, and refrigeration systems).

• Conducted equipment life cycle assessments, maintenance, and repairs for building systems such as emergency generators, electrical switchgear, and building automation systems 24/7.

• Engineered a temporary refrigeration solution during a planned shutdown of central plant chillers to replace a 36” diameter piping section on the main cooling tower header.

• Implemented mechanical automation system using technology to manage and optimize building system functions, improving energy efficiency and indoor environment SHANE E. GRAPHM – Page 2

Assistant Chief Mechanical Engineer - Continued

• Utilized fire sprinkler systems to clean water lines and redirect water through refrigeration rack cooling systems property- wide, avoiding temporary cooling trailers.

• Adapted an irrigation system into a reusable emergency cooling setup using fire hoses and valves for an isolated compressor rack.

• Maintained 11,000 square feet of walk-in refrigeration for 9 hours during repair, ensuring uninterrupted food/beverage storage.

• Procured necessary parts, trained a team of ten engineers, and conducted practice runs to ensure the success of the shutdown and repair process.

• Developed a method to reroute air handler loads by creating redundancies in system automation for uninterrupted air distribution during repairs.

• Held contractors accountable for repairing programming bugs overlooked in prior contracts, ensuring clear responsibility for system corrections and maintenance.

• Reviewed over 200 air handler load commands serving various property functions to identify inefficiencies.

• Secured a no-cost agreement for contractors to address over 400 contract compliance-related correction items.

• Discovered manufacturing defects in boiler water tube baffles, eliminating pipe bursts and ensuring the longevity of 1.4 million BTU boilers.

• Oversaw construction projects and managed logistics for significant events such as F1 in Las Vegas. LEAD FORMAN – HVAC INSTALLS 2016 - 2022

Silverstate HVAC – Las Vegas, NV

• Managed and oversaw new construction and retrofit installation projects with crew operation management and hands-on tasks, handling the installation of HVACR systems, including RTU package units up to 50-ton capacity, VAV systems, Split systems up to 50-ton capacity, Mini-splits, Furnaces, Water source heat pumps, Cooling towers, Fan coil units (FCUs) and Residential split systems.

• Designed and installed large-scale ducting systems, including exposed, duct mate, spiral, and flex ducts for various infrastructures such as hospitals, high-rise buildings, hydronic central plants, boiler rooms, and factories.

• Provided engineering and installation expertise in all aspects of HVACR projects.

• Conducted installations for commercial kitchen equipment, walk-in freezers/coolers, refrigeration racks, and complete indoor crop-growing systems.

PROJECT MANAGER/OWNER 2014 - 2016

Canyon Construction – Silverado Cyn, CA

• Owner and operator of a small business specializing in residential remodeling and handyman services, providing a wide range of construction services.

• Estimated, bid, and completed projects, including full bathroom and kitchen remodels, HVAC installations, electrical lighting and circuit installations, flooring, plumbing installations, painting and drywall, structural framing, roofing, finish carpentry, and concrete forming and finishing and designed/constructed indoor crop-growing operations. LEAD FORMAN – HVAC INSTALLS 2011 - 2014

American Mechanical Services (AMS) – Fullerton, CA

• Managed and oversaw various new construction and retrofit installation projects, including supervising crew operations and performing hands-on tasks for all types of HVACR systems.

• Installed RTU package units with capacities of up to 50 tons, VAV systems, split systems also up to 50 tons, mini splits, furnaces, water source heat pumps, cooling towers, FCUs, split systems, and large-scale ducting system installation.

• Constructed ducting systems for commercial buildings, hospitals, high-rises, hydronic plants, boiler rooms, and factories. Previous experience in Construction Trades, including structural/rough carpentry, electrical installations and repair, general construction, HVAC installation and repair, and Heavy Equipment Operator EDUCATION

Villa Park High School - Diploma

Local Union 501 JATC 2022 Low-pressure Boilers and Central Plant Operations Trane, Carrier, Mitsubishi, York, Bell & Gossett, Daiken, A/C Pro 1996 - 2023 New Technologies, Repairs, Installation of HVAC, Hydronic Pump Systems, Chiller & Boiler Systems NATE Certifications - Heat Pumps, General HVAC, and Air Distribution. Universal EPA Refrigerant License

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