Chris Kasting
Sr Facilities Manager AL/GA. at Macy's- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Macy's
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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Sr Facilities Manager AL/GA.
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Nov 2021 - Present
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Macy's
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Chief building engineer
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Mar 2019 - Nov 2021
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Paragon Services - The Biltmore Center
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Phoenix, Arizona Area
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Chief Building Engineer
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Jun 2016 - Mar 2019
3 buildings = 650,000 sq. ft. - Supervising 1-Utility Engineer, 1-Engineer II, 1-Engineer lll • Mentor and coach a team of engineers to further develop skills and confidence. • Assist in operations and maintenance issues, troubleshooting and problem solving. • Manage and maintain BAS, work order, PM, life safety, electrical and HVAC systems including water source heat pumps, BAC cooling towers, and water pumps. • Oversee contractors and vendors during tenant improvements. • Review MP&E plans before TI work, and attend and engage in construction meetings. • Aid property management with yearly budgets and capital projects. • Maintain inventory for the engineering department. • Conduct annual reviews, promotions, corrective actions and oversee team members’ time-cards before submitting to HR. • Collaborate with off-site engineers regarding troubleshooting and technical issues. Show less
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Paragon Services - Camelback Commons
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Phoenix, Arizona Area
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Chief Building Engineer
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Aug 2015 - Jun 2017
2 buildings = 400,000 sq. ft. – Supervising 1-Utility Engineer, 2-Engineer II, 1-Engineer lll • Manage engineering department and oversee all daily operations of the property. • Maintain the HVAC, electrical, BAS and fire life safety systems. • Oversee all work orders and preventative maintenance programs. • Assist contractors during new tenant improvement projects. • Aid property managers in preparing annual budgets for the engineering department. • Daily maintenance of fountains, pumps, filters, and chemical balance. Show less
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DP Air Corp
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Phoenix, Arizona Area
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Critical Environment Service Technician
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Feb 2000 - Aug 2015
• Performed Liebert factory warranty startups, installations, and all necessary preventative maintenance functions as a factory-trained and certified Liebert Environmental Technician. • Gained experience in data center raised-floor environments, fire suppression, and water detection systems. • Repaired and serviced all types of air conditioning and mechanical equipment. • Maintained a service route of over 30 customers each month. • Performed Liebert factory warranty startups, installations, and all necessary preventative maintenance functions as a factory-trained and certified Liebert Environmental Technician. • Gained experience in data center raised-floor environments, fire suppression, and water detection systems. • Repaired and serviced all types of air conditioning and mechanical equipment. • Maintained a service route of over 30 customers each month.
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Dillard’s Department Stores
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Phoenix, Arizona Area
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Building Engineer
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Oct 1987 - Feb 2000
• Served as a roving building engineer for four major department stores throughout Phoenix. • Performed preventative maintenance on A/C packaged and split systems, air handlers, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, lighting, and plumbing fixtures. • Maintained all BAS, workstations, point of sale and security camera systems. • Engaged in troubleshooting of various issues associated with electrical and mechanical systems. • Assisted other Dillard’s engineers on projects throughout the company’s southwest regional locations. Show less
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Education
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Liebert Environmental Technician
Continued certifications, critical environment HVAC -
Refrigeration School Inc
Technical Diploma, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician