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Aaron (AJ) Mecum

San Juan Capistrano,CA

Summary

A Facilities Engineer with 8 years of extensive experience in utilizing specialized skills to maintain facility operations in accordance with industry standards. Demonstrated ability to ensure customer satisfaction by delivering projects on time and within budget. Holder of a current LA Steam Engineer License-Unlimited HP. Professional with proven track record in overseeing and maintaining complex mechanical systems. Skilled in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and ensuring operational efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering consistent results. Adaptable and reliable with expertise in; boiler, chiller, power and HVAC systems, as well as safety protocols.

Overview

10
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

DHI for VA Hospital San Diego
La Jolla, California

Stationary Engineer-Unlimited
09.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Ensured optimal performance of boilers, chillers, and generators through routine inspections and maintenance tasks.
  • Oversaw start-up, operations and shutdown procedures.
  • Collected and tested water samples from cooling towers and other systems.
  • Inspected systems, equipment and components to determine maintenance needs.
  • Equipment includes: two 700 HP firetube boilers, one HRSG generator with a 4600 KW 3-stage M50 turbine, three 1500-ton centrifugal chillers, three soft water systems with regeneration, a 6-stage medical vacuum pump, three surgical compressors, two utility compressors and four 1400kw backup generators

Cushman & Wakefield

Operating Engineer
07.2022 - 09.2024

Job overview

  • Consistently above a 97% WO completion rate within assigned time.
  • Responsible for 3 buildings with capacity for 1400 employees
  • Maintain and repair all mechanical systems on campus, including chiller plants
  • Perform cosmetic and other routine building repairs as needed
  • Exercise effective vendor management to keep them safe and on target
  • Test, maintain and repair water chemistry and systems daily

King and George (NHCP)

Machinery Maintenance Mechanic
11.2021 - 07.2022

Job overview

  • Operate, maintain and repair mechanical machinery pertaining to the central plant operations
  • Assist other trades in repairs and maintenance relating to equipment under my responsibility
  • Perform room balance checks daily and make adjustments as needed
  • Conduct scheduled testing of emergency, life safety systems and equipment
  • Daily testing, maintenance, and repair of water chemistry and systems
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.

Albireo Energy (NHCP)

Facilities Plant Operator
07.2017 - 10.2021

Job overview

  • Monitor, maintain and operate equipment in accordance with accepted standards, regulations, and procedures to support the mission of the hospital
  • Ensure Isolation rooms are maintained within set standards
  • Conduct scheduled testing of emergency, life safety systems and equipment
  • Display effective communication skills by developing working relationships with hospital personnel
  • Performing and improving Preventative Maintenance procedures in a DMLSS system
  • Continuing education outside of work to keep up with most current practices

Masonry assistant to Bryan O'Shea

Masonry Assistant
07.2015 - 04.2017

Job overview

  • High end stone and tile installation
  • Materials estimates, deliveries, and organization
  • Slab stone fabrication
  • Grout and sealing

HHH Construction

Assistant to General Contractor
07.2015 - 12.2016

Job overview

  • Demolition and removal
  • New construction and remodel framing for residential and commercial properties
  • Building new decks, also repair/rebuilding of existing decks

Education

Cascade High School
Everett, WA

High School Diploma

University Overview

Graduated 2009

Skills

  • Chiller operation
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Pump maintenance
  • Safety procedures
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Variable frequency drives
  • Repair procedures

Certification

LA Steam Engineer License, Unlimited HP

Chiller Mechanic certificate.

Currently working on EPA 608 Unlimited license.

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-Site

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leaveStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing401k matchPaid time off

Timeline

Stationary Engineer-Unlimited

DHI for VA Hospital San Diego
09.2024 - Current

Operating Engineer

Cushman & Wakefield
07.2022 - 09.2024

Machinery Maintenance Mechanic

King and George (NHCP)
11.2021 - 07.2022

Facilities Plant Operator

Albireo Energy (NHCP)
07.2017 - 10.2021

Masonry Assistant

Masonry assistant to Bryan O'Shea
07.2015 - 04.2017

Assistant to General Contractor

HHH Construction
07.2015 - 12.2016

Cascade High School

High School Diploma
Aaron (AJ) Mecum