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James Grant is a seasoned facilities management expert with 22 years of experience in data center management, electrical systems, HVAC, and construction. He has held various leadership positions, including Chief Engineer at Peloton Real Estate Partners and Asst Chief Engineer at Price Edwards & Company. He has a strong background in troubleshooting, project management, and process improvement.

Credentials

  • Basic Troubleshooting of Motors and Controls
    Texas A&M
  • Electrical License
    Texas Dept of Licensing and Regulation
  • Glenn Tucker Boiler Operation’s Certification
    -
  • High and Low-Voltage Electrical Safety
    Shermco
  • Infrared Imaging using Thermal Imaging Cameras
    Fluke
  • Mobile Air Conditioning
    IMACA
  • Technician Type I. II.
    VGI Training – EPA Approved
  • Trane Air Conditioning Clinic
    -

Experience

    • Chief Engineer – Ally/GMAC
      • 2002 - Present

      • Chief Engineer overseeing the Ally/GMAC production data center – a 24/7 mission-critical facility supporting all business units (approximately 20,000 users).• Responsible for critical infrastructure (achieved 100% uptime for the last 10 years). • Responsible for maintenance and operations for three 3516 B generators and a stand-alone humidification system. • Responsible for maintaining the load banking system for all generators. • Responsible for maintenance and operations of automatic transfer switches and breakers. • Responsible for maintenance and repairs of all electrical for PDU’s, UPS systems, and battery backup systems. • Responsible for maintenance and repairs of the HVAC system for the data center floor as well as remaining current with the latest HVAC technology trends. • Responsible for performing daily electrical checks, mechanical room and air handler checks, UPS checks, Alber battery monitoring system checks, IR Scans, and reports. • Responsible for proactive identification of and follow-up on potential issues to guarantee a safe and reliable infrastructure. • Responsible for utilizing Site Scan to monitor all building functions including PDU’s, UPS’s, electrical, generators, HVAC, and the Alber Battery Monitoring system. • Responsible for developing and maintaining all documentation including blueprints, electrical diagrams, preventive maintenance programs, safety procedure manuals, and mechanical and safety data sheets. • Responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable codes and regulations as they pertain to building operations. • Responsible for recommending and implementing improvements for preventive maintenance on an on-going basis. • Responsible for supervising vendor relationships, maintenance contractors, and negotiating purchase orders for building operations. • Responsible for response to all emergency situations.

    • United States
    • Commercial Real Estate
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Chief Engineer – Microsoft
      • 1999 - 2002

      • Oversaw the Las Colinas property consisting of two buildings – 24/7 mission-critical facilities supporting approximately 2,000 Microsoft employees. • Architected, designed, and implemented the electrical system for all cooling towers for both Microsoft buildings. • Architected, designed, and implemented an electrical warning system to detect water leaks in the primary elevator pit. • Developed and maintained all documentation including blueprints, electrical diagrams, preventive maintenance programs, safety procedure manuals, and mechanical and safety data sheets. • Restructured building parking lot to alleviate safety issues and for aesthetic reasons. • Redesigned the maintenance programs for cost saves and efficiency. • Redesigned the plumbing system for the Microsoft kitchen grease traps. • Implemented improvements that provided major cost savings for Microsoft. • Identified and resolved multiple electrical issues in both buildings. • Responsible for problem resolution via work orders and tickets. • Extensive experience in troubleshooting techniques for all supported equipment. • Responded to all building emergencies.

    • Asst Chief Engineer – Addison Circle
      • 1996 - 1999

      • Responsible for all building operations for high-rise office complex supporting approximately 5,000 users. • Supervised and managed all new construction including electrical, plumbing, sheet rock, office build-out, and fire systems. • Completely rebuilt the cooling tower system. • Responsible for lighting, sheet rock, electrical, HVAC, plumbing. • Responded to all building emergencies. • Developed and maintained all documentation including blueprints, electrical diagrams, preventive maintenance programs, safety procedure manuals, and mechanical and safety data sheets.

    • Sr. Tech
      • 1986 - 1996

      • Responsible for all building operations. • Responsible for maintenance and repairs of the injection equipment. • Forklift mechanic for all forklifts used by employees. • Responsible for maintenance and repairs of electrical systems. • Responsible for HVAC system including troubleshooting, tear downs and rebuilds. • Maintained and repaired hydraulic systems and presses.

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