Christopher Stone
Mechanical Engineer - Instrumentation & Controls at Genesis AEC- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Genesis AEC
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United States
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Facilities Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Mechanical Engineer - Instrumentation & Controls
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Apr 2022 - Present
- Responsible for contributing and supporting a team of mechanical engineers and designers to deliver high quality design for technically challenging and rewarding projects. - Focused on delivery of high-quality engineering and design services for notable industry-leading clients in the Life Sciences, Biotech and Pharmaceutical industries. - Preparing conceptual design documentation (diagrams and sequences) to define automation requirements for HVAC control systems. - Performing field surveys and assisting in developing HVAC and Central Utility control system design concepts. - Coordinating with other discipline engineers, architects, client representation, facility operation personnel, and contractors. - Assisting with automation conceptual definition to support facility infrastructure assessments, infrastructure/utility master planning, and performing code and energy evaluations. - Developing HVAC airflow and hydronic control diagrams and control zoning criteria for pressurization plans, zoning plans and classification plans. - Developing BAS instrumentation and equipment specifications based on company standards and coordinating them with specific client and equipment BAS vendor requirements. - Reviewing HVAC control system submittals and shop drawings, preparing responses to contractor RFI’s and creating punch lists based on field observations.
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Siemens
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Germany
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Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Engineer
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Nov 2021 - Apr 2022
Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support the business goals and requirements in collaboration with account sales executives, senior management and stakeholders.Proactively manage changes in project scope to maximize success and minimize risk to the customer and the companyDevelop complete project plans and associated communications documents.Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis.Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders. Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify Successful and unsuccessful project elements.Evaluate existing mechanical systems and provide recommendations for energy saving improvements or functional improvements. Ensure that systems comply with existing site standards and conventions. Evaluate network configurations using networking tools such as Wireshark, Visual BacNet, etc.Oversee the creation of system graphics. Troubleshoot issues, including identifying and debugging software, and diagnosing electrical or pneumatic installation problems.Provide on-site assistance with or perform programming, start-up, checkout, commissioning, and validation processes. Participate in job site final walk-through, complete all job closeout documentation, and provide customer training.Act as technical resource to customers and field employees.
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Systems Design Engineer II
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Feb 2020 - Nov 2021
This position encompases the role of a Systems Design Engineer along with some added responsibility. Specifically:Consulting customers and other engineering firms about their building automation needs. Whether, its developing specification, mechanical plans or sequences of operation.Onboarding and mentoring new hires so that they get an understanding of the company culture and build the technical skills needed to perform everyday tasks.Interviewing and evaluating potential hires and collaborating with upper management to make sure the candidate is right for the position.Taking on larger and more complex projects. An example would be, designing critical environment automation systems. The larger project scopes require efficient time management and workflows.
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Systems Design Engineer
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Jul 2018 - Feb 2020
Chooses the appropriate mix of products and installation methods to provide the most cost effective solution. Prepares all required submittals and schedules subsequent hand-off to operations. Handles the ordering of all required products and equipment.Acts as a technical resource to the Siemens team and customers as needed. Participates in sales-to-operations turnover meetings to evaluate accuracy of the sales estimate and job layout. May participate in initial job site walk-through with contractors and/or building management. Independently designs building automation systems for standard and/or critical environment facilities such as data centers or laboratories.May need to create unique design solutions to meet specific customer requirements. Designs building automation systems for large and/or complex buildings consisting of mechanical system layouts, electrical drawings, bill of materials, sequence of operations, valve and damper schedules, and Direct Digital Control panel layouts to meet the intent of the project plans, specifications, and contract documents.Designs large complex building automation network architecture to support operator workstations, DDC field panels, and third-party integration devices connected through LON, Ethernet, Siemens P2 or BACNET. Analyzes plans, construction contract specifications, and codes to determine project requirements and risks.Provides start-up and checkout documentation to the project team for use in commissioning and validation. Prepares engineering re-estimate and follows up with appropriate sales and management to assure understanding of and satisfaction with job scope.Prepares specifications and drawings for special components and panels purchased from outside suppliers. Selects proper types and sizes of company products and those from outside suppliers to meet project requirements. Prepares all information on pre-installation extras or change orders to submit to customer or general/subcontractor.
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Western New England University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Contest Management (workstudy)
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Aug 2014 - May 2018
Coordinated, set up, and staffed scheduled athletic events. Skills Used: Coordinating Tasks Cooperating With Others Enforcing Policies Managing Time Accepting of Responsibility Organizing Managing Conflict Coordinated, set up, and staffed scheduled athletic events. Skills Used: Coordinating Tasks Cooperating With Others Enforcing Policies Managing Time Accepting of Responsibility Organizing Managing Conflict
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Upper Darby Township - Engineering Department
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Upper Darby Township Building, Upper Darby PA
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Civil Engineer Intern
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May 2016 - Aug 2017
For the duration of this internship communication and problem solving skills were used to manage projects effectively, and aide coworkers. Also, gathering and organizing information regarding preexisting infrastructure, and displaying that information in a clear and easily accessible manner, using AutoCAD. Skills Used: Speaking Effectively Writing Effectively Listening Attentively Expressing Ideas Presenting Information Interviewing Editing Identifying Problems Imagining Alternatives Gathering Information Solving Problems Setting Goals Extracting Information Defining Needs Creating Spreadsheets and Databases Calculating Results Developing Relationships Motivating Others Sharing Credit Cooperating With Others Attending To Detail Managing Time Setting and Meeting Deadlines Meeting Goals Enlisting Help Accepting Responsibility Organizing Making Decisions
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NXT Level Sports Performance
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Greater Philadelphia Area
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Tournament Efficency Expert
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Jun 2014 - Aug 2017
Ensured that weekend long events operated efficiently, by fielding questions from consumers and overseeing the duties of up to 20 employees. Skills Used: Speaking Effectively Expressing Ideas Facilitating Discussions Identifying Problems Solving Problems Defining Needs Developing Relationships Listening Sharing Credit Cooperating Delegating with Respect Representing Others Handling Details Coordinating Tasks Managing Groups Delegating Responsibility Advising Decision Making With Others Implementing Decisions Cooperating Enforcing Policies Managing Time Attending to Detail Meeting Goals Enlisting Help Accepting Responsibility Organizing Making Decisions
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Upper Darby Township - Recreation Department
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Aronimink Elementary School
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Program Coordinator and Facilitator
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Jun 2014 - Jul 2015
Ensured a safe and fun environment for youth attendees. Oversaw up to 150 youths. Generated daily and long term schedules, and used conflict resolution skills to dissolve problems Co-lead a group of employees in charge of managing local children in a summer camp environment. Provided a schedule for the camp, with activities and field trips. Skills Used: Management Team Building Scheduling Speaking Effectively Expressing Ideas Being Sensitive Providing Support Motivating Counseling Cooperating Perceiving Feelings, Situations Coaching Coordinating Tasks Managing Groups Managing Conflict Making Decisions Organizing Accepting Responsibility Enlisting Help Managing Time Enforcing Polices
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Education
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Villanova University
Master of Science - MS, Mechanical Engineering -
Western New England University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering -
Upper Darby High School
High School Diploma, High School Equivalence Certificate Program