Lester J. Sykes

**** ******* ***. • Zion, IL ****9 •home 847-***-**** • cell 847-***-**** • ngowf3@r.postjobfree.com

A Building Engineer who is versatile, qualified building services professional with proven expertise maintaining facilities operations, installing HVAC systems, performing predictive and preventative maintenance on various equipment, and carrying out precision diagnostics and expert repair of electronic and mechanical components. Navy veteran, with significant experience in: operations and maintenance experience in mechanical and electrical systems. Background includes construction and operations management. Detailed knowledge of various tools and equipment. Exceptional ability to streamline work flows, improve efficiencies and establish safe work environments. Demonstrated expertise at reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics. Wishing to relocate, at my own expense, to Tennessee, Kentucky, Northern Georgia; Western South Carolina or Northern Alabama.

SELECTED STRENGTHS AND COMPETENICES

• HVAC Installation & Repair

• Business Acumen

• Management Skills with Supervisory Experience

• Cost and Budget Estimates

• Refrigerator & Condensate Piping

• Low-Voltage Wiring & Controls

• Ductwork & Conduits

• Humidifiers & Condensers

• CFC & HCFC Refrigerant Conservation, Installation & Recycling

• EPA-Certified For All Refrigerants

• DOE Energy 101

WORK EXPERIENCE

Building Engineer 2000 – Present

Arlington Park, Arlington Heights, IL

Supervise operation and maintenance of HVAC, Building Automation and Fire Alarm Systems for proper overall function of this approximately 740,000 square foot building. Identify needs and upgrades for complex and implement necessary changes to improve major systems. Implement preventative measures in order to sustain optimum working order and to reduce equipment failure and repair costs. Maintain fire alarm systems. Program and adjust building automation systems, hardware and software controls.

Selected Achievements:

Revised water chemistry program resulting in zero related failures I the tower water and chilled-water systems

Established an independent facility to perform repairs and maintenance on individual AC units, resulting in a $500 per-unit savings and extending the life of each device

Monitored elevator and escalator systems and called in for maintenance requests

Chief Engineer 1996 – 2000

Finch University, The Chicago Medical School, Chicago, IL

Progressively promoted and assumed full-time operations to maintain and monitor proper operation of facilities. Increased efficiencies by creating zones throughout the university and assigned engineering personnel responsible for each zone. Represented university interests and investment during construction of the Learning Resource Center. Collaborated closely with architects and construction company staff during all phases of this $4M project.

Selected Achievements:

Reviewed all plans and blueprints

Inspected job site for areas of improvement

Maintained project timeline to decrease delays

1975 – 1996

United States Navy

Enlisted in the U.S. Navy as an Electrician, after five years re-enlisted and converted to Gas Turbine System Tech (electrical). As a Gas Turbine System Tech (electrical) operated and repaired both mechanical and electrical equipment related the ship's gas turbine engines. This includes the computer system that monitors the turbines. Attained the rate of Senior Chief Petty Officer with the responsibility of the ship's main propulsion division its maintenance, operation and up to forty sailors.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Associate Degree in Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning

Certified in HVAC Refrigerants – UNIVERSAL • Environmental Microcontroller – LAN Devices • I/NET Database Design

Certificates from CLC: Commercial Refrigeration Technician; Residential Heating Technician; Residential Air Conditioning Technician; Residential Air Conditioning Specialist

Various Certifications in Management & Leadership through the U.S. Navy

College of Lake County

Technical Composition I, Applied Mathematics I, Applied Mathematics II, Practical Aspects of Physics, Interpersonal Messages, Introduction to Psychology, Critical Thinking, Theory of Refrigeration, Residential Air Conditioning Systems, Commercial Refrigeration Systems, A/C II Commercial HVAC Appl, Install Service Practices for Heat AC, Refrigeration Installation & Service Problems, Residential Heating Systems, Electric Motors and Controls, Applied Electricity, Hydronic Heating Systems.

U. S. Navy

Navy NECs: 4206- Propulsion Plant Safety and Quality Assurance Supervisor;

4122- Gas Turbine Systems Technician, Electrical; 9502- Group Paced Instructor;

9527- 2M Miniature Repair Technician; 0000- Electrician’s Mate.

Navy Schools: Propulsion Plant Safety and Quality Assurance; Senior Enlisted Propulsion Engineering (Steam, Gas Turbine, Diesel); FFG-7 Central Control Station Maintenance; DD-963 Basic Circuit Concepts for Gas Turbine Controls; Engineman, Class A1; Boiler Technician, Class A1; Group Paced Instructor; JP-5 Aviation Fuel Systems; Engineering Propulsion Fuels and Oils Shipboard; 2M Miniature Repair Technician; Administration and Operation of shipboard 3-M Systems; Leadership and Management Education and Training for Chief Petty Officers and Leading Petty Officers.

Navy Qualifications: Team Leader Engineering Mobile Assessment Team; Engineering Officer of the Watch, DD-963 & FFG-7 class ships; Propulsion Control Console Operator, DD-963 & FFG-7 class ships; Electric Power Control Console Operator, DD-963 & FFG-7 class ships; Oil King, DD-963 & FFG-7 class ships; Navy Instructor;

Top Watch, Diesel Electric.

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