Vito Costa
HVAC Professional*** Centre Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10805
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Experience
MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL, New York, NY 4/25/11 to Present
Engineering / Controls
Manage and maintain HVAC controls of over 5 million square feet of hospital and office space spread over 4 city blocks. Troubleshoot and calibrate pneumatic and DDC controls. Respond to complaint calls of cooling and heating. Adjust Johnson and Siemens BAS system per customers requirement.
A2Z HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, New Rochelle, NY4/10 to 4/11
HVAC Contractor
Provide HVAC installation and maintenance services to commercial and residential clients. Conduct field assessments and prepare project bids. Guide property managers/owners in purchasing new equipment. Manage system installations working closely with all trades.
Maintain all HVAC systems for Beldotti Management, owners of 5 office buildings and 15 multiunit, residential properties. Reduced fuel costs by more than 20% through installation of remote thermostats with sensors, construction and installation of new ductwork to improve return air flow, and replacement/relocation of 5-ton, roof top heating and air conditioning units.
Conducted commissioning agent projects as a subcontractor to Environmental Control Heating & Air Conditioning. Verified compliance of projects with contract specifications and performed HVAC testing at Pelham High School and the College of New Rochelle.
NEW ROCHELLE CITY SCHOOLS, New Rochelle, NY7/96 to 3/10
HVAC Technician
Managed HVAC maintenance and troubleshooting at 9 buildings encompassing 1.4 million square feet. Supervised systems including sectional, tube, steam, and hot water boilers, and 600-ton chillers. Oversaw contractors in numerous installation projects involving implementation of Andover and Carrier VAV controls. Customized software to meet specific building requirements. Performed all major repairs including replacement of compressors, bearing shafts on fan sections, and actuators. Calibrated pneumatic controls and maintained pneumatic electric actuators.
Championed the concept of installing building automation systems, which resulted in a 15-20% reduction in fuel costs and dramatically reduced the volume of service calls.
Supervised 5 major new construction projects. Read and interpreted blueprints. Participated in architect and contractor meetings. Calculated heat losses/gains, sized pumps, and determined flow, pressure, and resistance of air and fluids.
Developed preventive maintenance programs for all sites and supervised field staff in implementing programs. Managed parts budget and maintenance inventory.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, New Rochelle, NY
Service Manager 1/89 to 7/96
Led a team of 6 technicians in new construction and retrofit projects for commercial facilities and residential properties. Supervised mechanics in sheet metal shop. Calculated field estimates, prepared equipment specifications, and assisted in preparation of bids. Coordinated deliveries to sites and worked closely with carpenters, electricians, and plumbers during all phases of installation.
DIAL MECHANICAL, New York, NY11/86 to 1/89
Maintenance Technician
Education
Turner School, Refrigeration Mechanical Operators Licensing Program
Certifications & Licenses
N.Y.C. Refrigerating System Operating Engineer
Universal CFC Transfer & Recovery License
New York State Licensed Home Inspector