Facilities & Mechanical Maintenance Engineering Lead

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Head Facilities Engineer

Eternal Technologies Corp.

March 2025 – Present

Lead facility engineering and maintenance activities in an active industrial environment.

•Developed and planned a comprehensive preventive maintenance program to systematically improve machinery reliability and resolve deferred maintenance backlog.

•Renegotiated specialized service agreements with subcontractors for critical industrial utilities including boilers and air compressors.

•Replaced and upgraded VFD and PLC drives to optimize system performance and modern controls.

Maintenance Supervisor / Mechanical Project Manager

Sadler Bros Oil Co.

Virginia and North Carolina

September 2016 – February 2025

Oversaw preventive and corrective maintenance across more than 50 locations.

•Coordinated maintenance and replacement projects for HVAC, industrial refrigeration, electrical systems, and lighting across 50+ locations.

•Led outdoor and parking lot LED conversion projects, producing approximately 25% net energy savings.

•Directed complex system replacement projects, managing hundreds of air-conditioning units and walk-in cooler systems to preserve strict operational continuity.

Installation Manager

Gary Edwards Inc.

January 2010 – September 2016

Managed residential and commercial HVAC installations from planning through completion.

•Supervised mechanical installations of thousands of complex HVAC systems, delivering technical guidance and hands-on troubleshooting to field personnel.

•Implemented structured customer preventive-maintenance programs, driving equipment uptime and expanding post-installation service reliability.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sales & Installation Manager

SMI Mechanical

Virginia

April 2005 – January 2010

Led a team of up to 20 technicians responsible for HVAC service and installation.

•Supervised daily field operations, ensuring mechanical quality, compliance, and technician performance met strict safety guidelines.

•Trained technicians on core mechanical procedures, electrical schematics, and EPA refrigerant-transition requirements.

Maintenance Supervisor

United Property Associates

February 2004 – April 2005

Supervised eight maintenance technicians supporting a 180-apartment property.

•Managed emergency work orders, preventive maintenance, inspections, and turnover operations while strictly adhering to budget guidelines.

EARLIER EXPERIENCE

Owner / Operator / Pearson Mechanical

03/2000 – 04/2004

Designed, sold, installed, serviced, and maintained commercial and residential HVAC systems. Administered preventive maintenance service contracts and synchronized mechanical work with other general contractors.

Electrical Foreman / Mid Atlantic Controls

Norfolk

04/1998 – 02/2000

Supervised building automation controls and HVAC system installations for MacArthur Mall. Managed subcontractor scheduling, safety inspections, agreements, and budget parameters.

Construction Superintendent / DEV Construction

03/1995 – 04/1998

Directed entire construction lifecycle of three hotels. Coordinated cross-functional teams of plumbers, electricians, carpenters, and HVAC technicians through rigorous quality inspections and regulatory approvals.

Electrical Apprentice / Daniel Bros Plumbing & Heating

01/1993 – 03/1995

Performed apprentice responsibilities supporting commercial plumbing, heating, and electrical systems.

EARLIER EXPERIENCE

Apprentice / Gary Edwards Inc.

06/1990 – 01/1993

Completed apprenticeship training across mechanical and electrical service fields.

Ian Pearson

Maintenance & Facilities Engineer

**************@*****.*** • 434-***-**** • Lawrenceville, VA

SKILLS & CREDENTIALS

Technical Expertise

MEP Construction & Field Operations, Preventive Maintenance (PM) Programs, Mechanical & Electrical Controls (VFD, PLC), Commercial HVAC/R & Refrigeration, Boilers, Compressors, & Rotating Equipment, Building Automation & Controls

Professional Licensing & Certifications

Master's Electrical, Master's HVAC, NATE Certified - Gas Furnace, Heat Pump & Boiler, EPA Certification, OSHA 10

EDUCATION

Associate of Business Administration

Richard Bland College

1993

Hands-on maintenance and facilities professional with over 30 years of experience directing complex electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems. Strong background supervising skilled trades, planning comprehensive preventive maintenance programs, and coordinating sub-contractors to maximize plant and equipment reliability.

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