John Foscolo

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South Plainfield, NJ 07080

908-***-****

or4xqp@r.postjobfree.com

I am a highly motivated HVAC/BAS specialist with years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. I have extensive experience in all types of facilities maintenance which includes the operations, troubleshooting, repairs and management of all facets of the HVAC and BAS systems. This includes Chiller Plant Management, GMP Factory, Pilot Plant and Laboratory preventive maintenance and repairs, Data Processing Center Operations, PM's and repairs, Biological Laboratory operations, PM's and repairs and BAS operations and repairs. I have also managed all the HVAC related outside vendor contracts and have been a main part of many construction project teams.

EXPERIENCE

PSC BIOTECH - Howard Hughes Medical Institute Ashburn Va. January 2012 - August 2012

HVAC / BAS Specialist

• HVAC and BAS documentation review and upgrade

• Chiller system BAS sequence upgrade

• Siemens wireless system upgrade

• ABB AHU and Pump VFD setup and upgrade

• Building cold box modifications

• Munter’s dehumidifier evaluation, upgrade and wheel replacement

• Building AHU BAS sequencing modification

• HVAC air balancing and Chilled water system review

Merck & Company, Rahway N.J. 2005 - 2011

HVAC Sr. Operations / Infrastructure Engineer for Merck & Company assigned to the Rahway Facility, managing approximately 1 MM Sqft of Research and Development Laboratories, Buildings and Technology Spaces.

• Managed the HVAC control room operations including four shift supervisors and 8 union shift mechanics.

• Managed the daily operations of the site HVAC mechanical team including the preventive maintenance and repairs of all on site BAS equipment, HVAC GMP calibrations, repairs and documentation, refrigeration mechanical repairs, refrigerant compliance, documentation and management, equipment SOP's and HVAC budget management.

• Coordinated the daily responsibilities related to the management of all outside contracted vendors. This included Nalco Chemical treatment, JCI York, Carrier, Andover Controls, Landover Cooling Towers, ESI and Munters.

• Team member of the Factory 15 and Factory 31 Upgrade project, reviewed all documentation and mechanical sequences. Also managed the updating of all the HVAC site GMP calibration PM's.

• Managed all preventive maintenance, repairs and operations for the Merck World Wide Data center in Bldg. 84.

• Set objectives and annual performance reviews for the 3 HVAC mechanical supervisors and the 18 HVAC union mechanics.

John Foscolo

1520 Dumont Avenue

South Plainfield, NJ 07080

908-***-****

or4xqp@r.postjobfree.com

Merck & Company 1989 – 2005

HVAC Facilities Engineer

Responsible for the operations and maintenance for all research laboratories and pilot plant buildings. This included but not limited to:

• Set up all major HVAC shut downs, process and resolution for all customer services.

• Managed shift supervisors and operation engineers: shift scheduling, review of tours and managed all labor, safety and HVAC issues.

• Managed the Chemical treatment program, did monitor and maintain all cooling tower and closed loop systems in research area.

• Andover Control's automation trouble shooting and management.

• Reviewed all HVAC related projects, including input on types of equipment to be installed, operation of this equipment, and automation of equipment and validation of equipment after installation. HVAC representative on HASOPS for new equipment commissioning.

• Did coordinate and manage HVAC, refrigeration and mechanical projects in landlord building.

New Jersey Sports Complex, East Rutherford, NJ 1979 – 1989

HVAC/Chief Engineer

Throughout my tenure at the New Jersey Sports Complex I participated in the planning, coordination, implementation and support of major sports and entertainment events such as: Giants, Jets, Cosmos, USFL, XFL, Concerts, Pope John Paul Visit, Liberty Celebration, and Soccer games. I have over 5 years experience setting up and supporting indoor events such as Hockey-(Devils), Basketball-(Nets), Concerts, and Family entertainment.

St. Michael Medical Center, Newark NJ 1977 - 1979

Refrigeration Mechanic

EDUCATION

Lincoln Technical Institute – HVAC / Refrigeration Certification

Local # 68 IUOE Apprenticeships

Phoenix Lab Controls field device training

Andover Controls- Plain English Programming

Field Device Technician Training

Continuum Front End Training

LICENSES

Universal CFC Certification

SKILLS

Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Knowledgeable with SAP and Maximo Asset Management Software

Trained in Lock out, Tag out, Confined space and Hazwoper

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Hands-on, self starter, team leader and motivator

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