Experience

University of Arizona

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Staff Technician, Senior

  • Feb 2016 - Present

  In June 2016 I moved into the Building Automation Department.This is a fun, dynamic, young, group to be a part of at this time.We are moving forward with systematic reviews, re-commissioning, and retrofits of existing BAS systems.As of 2/29/16 - I joined the award winning Facilities Management - Utilities Department at The University of Arizona.Presently the department is implementing an extensive BAS upgrade in the central plants.What a fine time to be joining this team. In June 2016 I moved into the Building Automation Department.This is a fun, dynamic, young, group to be a part of at this time.We are moving forward with systematic reviews, re-commissioning, and retrofits of existing BAS systems.As of 2/29/16 - I joined the award winning Facilities Management - Utilities Department at The University of Arizona.Presently the department is implementing an extensive BAS upgrade in the central plants.What a fine time to be joining this team.



Building Control Integrators

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Controls Technician / Project Manager

  • Oct 2012 - Jan 2014

  Building Control Integrators [BCI], was formed as an integral DDC provider for BACnet based systems. http://www.deltacontrols.com/homeEngineered and managed building automation systems upgrades, at the Cleveland Clinic.I helped establish this new client relationship; by coordinating the retrofit of a large portion of an existing legacy building automation system.My principle responsibilities for this project included relationship building and coordinating with many hospital departments. Our firm was then able to completely investigate the existing conditions, understand the client’s needs and provide very successful solutions.My daily duties required that I always consider Patient Care as our team’s number one priority. Successfully, I was able to lead and manage our team’s efforts to replace the many existing controllers in a timely fashion, without impacting hospital operations.Spearheaded and coordinated a technician cross-training program, which added depth and versatility to the branch offered services..



2rw Consultants Inc

• ESPC Projects - Electrical Design Support

  • Jul 2009 - Dec 2011

  Formed in 1985, the principals have striven to provide energy conscious and efficient solutions for clients' engineering needs – long before "green" and "sustainable" became common vocabulary in the building industry.I worked in Energy Conservation Project Development and Engineering Design Services. Investigated, re-designed, and engineered replacements and upgrades for existing electrical service entrances, equipment connections, and building wiring for ESPC Projects.Working from a remote project support position; as an energy efficient electrical design assistant, I helped audit sites and propose/design/implement energy conservation measures for ESPC projects.Supervisor - Mr. Jim Kueck CGD [Legend in Energy with AEE]



Smith-Boughan Mechanical Services

• BAS Applications Engineer

  • Sep 2005 - May 2009

  A full service HVAC, process piping, and plumbing contractor, serving northwest Ohio.I helped the company take on a new state-of-the-art, LON protocol, building automation product for an Ohio K-12 school, which resulted in the company receiving a 'Rookie of the Year’ award in 2006.Read Specifications and blueprints to design building automation systems for new and retrofit construction projects.Used AutoCAD LT and other software to create design drawings, including control panel schematics, device wiring details, system schematics and device schedules.Engineered and wrote the controller code to make building automation devices control the operation of mechanical equipment to meet the mechanical system design criteria.Created user interfaces for building automation equipment.I led the development and implementation of product specific template libraries for the new product line in AutoCAD, object-oriented programming, and BAS graphics.



The Way International

• Electrical and HVAC Coordinator

  • Aug 1997 - Aug 2005

  International headquarters and primary educational facility with 6 major commercial buildings, including an auditorium with a 1500 seating capacity,and a large dormitory.The site included 2 fresh water wells, a sewage treatment plant, a commercial kitchen, and approximately 1 mw in standby generator applications, with power distributed from a 12,500 volt medium voltage distribution system. Coordinated the daily maintenance and repair of electrical and HVAC equipment, building automation, and utilities.Clarified the need and led the design for the replacement and upgrade of the entire medium voltage system.Initiated and coordinated the completion of site assessments for the majority of the existing HVAC utilities and systems for long-range retrofits and upgrades. Continually contributed to the development and enhancement of the maintenance team.Developed a thorough electrical preventive maintenance program.Developed and implemented a thorough HVAC preventive maintenance program.



Gaylor Electric, Inc.

• United States
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Electrical Construction Foreman/Service Technician

  • Mar 1990 - Aug 1997

  Multi-faceted, national, electrical contractor, with branches in several states.Managed and performed high-profile construction projects. In most cases I achieved goals to bring in a better profit margin than expected.Taught technical classes on electrical controls and fire alarm systems. Helped develop briefs and reviews for company classes.Wrote a quality control program used to enhance project performance and customer satisfaction.Functioned as safety officer and quality control coordinator on several projects.



CAIN AND ABELL, INC

• Service and Construction Foreman - Electrical

  • Jan 1983 - Jan 1990

  Installed new electrical construction and electrical system remodels according to contract.* Sought additional controls/systems skills, which resulted in increased quality and customer retention. * Responsible for numerous installations and repairs in the industrial, commercial and . residential fields.* Top troubleshooter and customer relations man for high-profile customers.* Completed the Department of Labor apprenticeship program.. Graduated at the top of my class.Administrative Skills* Project scheduling * Manpower scheduling* Blueprint reading -- multi-trade * Shipping/Receiving control* AutoCad * Payroll and expense tracking* Filing systems * Inventory control* Personnel safety * Budget control* Cost and performance evaluation * Billing* Estimating * Employee evaluationsMechanical Skills* Electrical construction, maintenance, repair * HVAC system installation, maintenance,* Process control-relay and programmable logic* Auxiliary power systems, generators, * Boiler maintenance and repair * Switchgear installation, and maintenance * Welding repair * Appliance repair: industrial and commercial and repair* Light residential plumbing * Vehicle maintenance and repair Auxiliary Systems Installation and Repair* Fire alarm * Security* Energy management * Standby power* Programmable Controllers * Special effects lighting* Telephone * Nurse call* Intercom