SUMMARY:

• Extensive experience in broad scope of HVAC and Plumbing design applications including Hospitals, Elementary and Secondary Schools, Colleges and Universities, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facilities, R&D Labs, Clean Rooms, Sterile Suites, Central Boiler Plants, Central Chiller Plants, Office Buildings, Executive Offices/Headquarters, Data Centers, Historically Significant Buildings, Industrial Ventilation, Energy Audits and Demand Side Management.
• Significant Energy Modeling Experience; working knowledge of ASHRAE 90.1/Appendix G “Performance Rating Method” procedures; successfully completed TRACE training in LaCrosse and certified as an ASHRAE BEMP and as an ASHRAE BEAP (see below).
• Extensive Technical and Report Writing experience. Author of article published in November 1999 Engineered Systems magazine on atrium smoke control.
• Significant experience in supervision of Fire Protection, Electrical Power/Lighting Systems design.
• Demonstrated ability to orally communicate, clearly and effectively, with clients and all staff.
• Excellent ability to graphically simplify and visually present complicated engineering data.
• Excellent organizational abilities; proficient at assembling complicated, abstract, often conflicting, data from multiple sources into focused action plan, basis of design or report.
• Strong professional presence in office; able to provide professional leadership and training.
• Excellent field skills, including ability to draw pertinent information from operating and maintenance staff and to integrate their needs, economically, into design efforts.
• Excellent Word and Blue - Beam skills; Good Excel 2010 skills.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Confidential, Dayton/Monroe, NJ

Responsibilities:

• Prepare energy model analyses TRACE 700 and HAP in support of HVAC system selection for; lead design engineer/document production for HVAC system replacement, including electrical system alterations, for 5,000 ft 2 Data Center, assist in the preparation of early schematic design concepts for large complex projects requiring specialized technical background or focused research effort; guide project managers and staff engineers in the development of engineering concepts early in the design process; provide troubleshooting of field problems; mentoring of junior staff.
• Developed bid documents and specifications for the “phased” replacement of existing CRAC Units for the 5,000ft2 Corporate Data Center.
• Design had to be detailed so as to enable continuous uninterrupted operation of existing systems at the same time as installation of new system.
• Developed TRACE energy analyses examining the Life Cycle Costs for Alternative HVAC System designs for use by project design team.
• Provided field investigation of steam supply system serving a bio-hazard sterilizer, identified and recommended appropriate solution.
• Developed bid documents and specifications for the up-graded complete replacement of an existing Refrigerant Leak-Detection System for the CAS building, including divorcing, as requested by Kean Facilities Group, from the existing BAS.

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Confidential, Plymouth Meeting, PA

Responsibilities:

• refine QA/QC program and implement quality control procedures across entire US office structure assist in the preparation of early schematic design concepts for large complex projects requiring specialized technical background or focused research effort; guide project managers and staff engineers in the development of engineering concepts early in the design process; provide troubleshooting of field problems; develop in-house training and mentoring of junior staff.
• Acted as Lead Mechanical Engineer for the design of approximately 18,500ft2 of new ISO 8 cGMP rooms for an existing pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Connecticut.
• Project included integration of HVAC with modular clean room construction, design of chilled water, steam connections to existing plant and design of alterations to fans, humidifiers and cooling coils in existing 33,000ft3/min and 51,000ft3/min Confidential systems to serve 2 of the new cGMP spaces and support corridors at reduced capacities of 16,000ft3/min 38,000ft3/min, respectively.
• Developed early schematic HVAC design concepts and BOD for 300,000 ft 2 pharmaceutical manufacturing facility including central boiler/chiller plant and 100,000 ft 2 of Clean Rooms;
• Provided QC review of HVAC and Plumbing designs for 500,000 ft 2 pharmaceutical manufacturing facility additions/alterations, including central boiler/chiller plant tie-ins and 100,000 ft 2 of Clean Rooms;
• Provided QC review of Campus-Wide Vivarium Cage-Wash Consolidation Report;
• Provided QC review of Conceptual HVAC Design Report for Buffer/Compounding Suite;
• Provided field investigation of steam pipe expansion-compensation problem and provided recommended solution;
• In the process of writing Procedural Guidelines for conducting early QC review of design concepts for use across entire US office structure;
• QC review of HVAC Design documents exposed and corrected a number of design errors including complete revision to design of the installation of the new “lead/stand-by” chiller;
• QC review of HVAC, Plumbing and FP Design documents exposed and corrected a number of design errors including improper use of corridors as return air plenum and incorrect piping of Reagent Grade Water system;

Director of Mechanical Engineering

Confidential, East Brunswick, NJ

Responsibilities:

• Develop energy modeling/energy audit group; assist in the preparation of early schematic design concepts for large complex projects requiring specialized technical background or focused research effort; guide project managers and staff engineers in the development of engineering concepts early in the design process; assist business development group by participating in presentations and contributing to development of proposals including fees and staffing requirements; help implement quality control procedures; provide troubleshooting of field problems; develop in-house training and mentoring of junior staff.
• Performed a Flue Gas Heat Recovery Feasibility Study for the icutcentral power plant at Danbury/Ridgefield Connecticut.
• Developed bid documents in hand-drawn sketches and specifications for the replacement of a 500 ton cooling tower with a 600 ton unit. Acted as Owner representative in accepting bids, recommending contract award and performing CA activities.
• Developed and assisted in the successful implementation of solution to hydraulic operating problems in dehumidification/pool-water heating heat recovery system.
• Provided forensic-grade investigation of requirements for automatic sprinkler system in renovations and additions to existing building for use as a charter middle school.
• Lead the Plumbing, HVAC and Process Piping design effort for the relocation of Wire-Drawing and Banbury-Mixing processes from NJ to PA.

Director of Mechanical Engineering

Confidential, Warren, NJ

Responsibilities:

• Develop early schematic design concepts for large complex projects requiring specialized technical background or focused research effort; guide project managers and staff engineers in the development of engineering concepts early in the design process; assist business development group by participating in presentations and contributing to development of proposals including fees and staffing requirements; help implement quality control procedures; provide troubleshooting of field problems; develop in-house training and mentoring of junior engineering staff.
• Developed multiple alternative HVAC design concepts, designed 1,100 ton chilled water plant with 67% redundancy, worked directly with independent Cost Consultant to “fast-track” M/E design coordination with budget and performed intensive study of and report on existing site steam distribution system in support of connections to new buildings.
• Provided forensic-grade investigation of domestic hot water distribution system problems and identified multiple alternative remedial solutions.
• Provided technical code analysis outlining and documenting M/E design criteria for special needs of rooms storing hazardous materials.
• Investigated smoke-control design criteria including retaining of academic technical support in formulation of report.
• Provided technical review and field testing analysis of problems surrounding fire pump installation and commissioning and prepared report outlining recommended remedial measures.

Principal

Confidential, Elmwood Park, NJ

Responsibilities:

• Develop capability of firm to provide professional services in the areas of Commissioning, Sustainable Design and Integrated Design.
• Act as Technical and Quality Control Resource, similar to responsibilities outlined in previous employment.
• Asked by president of firm, to join and update practice of 55 year-old firm with established reputation in Healthcare market sector.
• Acted as LEED Accredited Professional and led M/E design charrette and integrated design efforts.
• Ongoing study of existing CHW distribution system; developed master plan for system upgrades at a sufficiently detailed level suitable for credible construction cost estimate.
• Assisting the CM in troubleshooting and start-up of Confidential systems and Chilled Water/Condenser Water System
• Provided technical code analysis outlining and documenting M/E design criteria for special needs of rooms storing hazardous materials.
• Providing technical staff support for system design.
• Enrolled firm as member in BC X A within two months of employ.
• Enrolled firm as member in Confidential within two months of employ.