Anthony Nicola
Riverside,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable Licensed General Contractor skilled in multiple trades. Offering more than 10 years of experience in successful leadership roles, electrical, administration, maintenance, construction and exceptional project management. Considered top notch professional with readiness to help team achieve company wide goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
General Contractor, Owner & Operator
F&A Construction and Improvement, Inc.
10.2019 - Current
- Bid both residential and commercial work throughout Inland Empire & OC
- Personally performed 50% of demo labor, framing and finishing carpentry, low volt and high-volt wiring, excavation and concrete work, plumbing, electrical, drywall, and painting
- Used computer software to design construction plans and perform calculations.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes.
- Adhered to building codes and regulations in planning and construction phases for full project compliance.
- Performed regular inspections of job sites to verify staff and subcontractor observance of important safety protocols.
- Implemented strategies to reduce costs, improve productivity and reduce waste.
- Managed large-scale construction projects within cost, quality and time constraints,
- Mentored and trained construction crews on best practices for high-performing site teams.
- Obtained construction permits and verified compliance with relevant regulations.
- Assessed all project plans, spoke with clients, or designers and visited job site to better understand project scope and client desires.
Maintenance Engineer
Target DC
03.2014 - 06.2018
- Troubleshoot & Repair various machines on graveyard shift
- Team Trainer, ERT (Emergency Response Team), GST (General Safety Team)
- Troubleshoot various types of PLC, VFD, Robotics, and Hydraulic systems
- Specialized in Accu-Glide Systems, Roller, Extendo and Belt Conveyors, Sorters 750
- Daily Preventative Maintenance and part ordering
- Comply with OSHA Safety Regulations.
- Visually inspected and tested machinery and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance.
- Documented maintenance activities and confirmed compliance with relevant regulations.
- Investigated and corrected mechanical problems with machinery.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Trained and supervised staff on equipment maintenance and safety procedures.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
- Organized and directed maintenance shutdowns and startups.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
Maintenance Engineer (Temp Position)
Aerotek
07.2013 - 12.2013
- Service and repair machines that went down during production
- Report to second shift lead and delegate work to third shift crew
- Performing daily work orders, program and edit PLC using logics 500/5000
- Maintaining and monitoring ammonia refrigeration system
- Visually inspected and tested machinery and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
Maintenance Engineer
Bimbo Bakeries USA
10.2010 - 06.2013
- Service & repair bakery machines on graveyard shift
- Performed troubleshooting and repair for complex electrical equipment.
- Responsible for writing daily work orders
- Work with OSHA regulations, PC systems and SERVO technology
- Investigated and corrected mechanical problems with machinery.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
- Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
Service Electrician
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (H&P)
07.2006 - 08.2010
- Team Leader of 5 Electricians
- Certified in Lock out Tag Out
- Service & repair motors, cables, PLC, HMI, UPS, VFD and MCC among others
- Troubleshooting variety of problems on different H&P Oil Rigs
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
- Installed 120/208 volt systems and 347/600 volt systems.
- Connected appropriate parts to deliver power to audio and visual equipment, signaling devices and heating or air conditioning systems.
- Troubleshooted electrical system errors with blueprint readings and modern computer programs.
Education
Maintenance Engineering Certification -
AIB International
Manhattan, KansasAssociate of Science - Computer Networking Engineer
Westwood College of Technology
Upland, CAGeneral Contractor License -
Contractor State License Board
Skills
- Construction Management
- Labor oversight, labor scheduling and pricing proposals
- Ability to manage varied workloads and work quickly under pressure
- Service and repair of mechanical, electrical 120-600AC and 12-848 DC, hydraulic, pneumatic and computerized systems
- Knowledgeable welding experience
- Expert in troubleshooting and recalibrating
- Initiative to work alone or as part of a team and as a team leader
- Financial Management
- Business Administration
- Design Coordination
- Team Oversight
- Sales Leadership
- Contract Negotiation Expertise
- Business Planning
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Customer Relations
- Staff Management
- Budget Development
- Operations Management
- Contract Management
- Training and Development
- Project Management
- Commercial Maintenance
- Corporate Strategy and Development
- Operational Efficiency and Safety
- Management Team Leadership
Hobbies
During my free time, I enjoy coaching my daughters softball teams. I've been coaching softball for over 8 years and I've managed to lead my teams to victory all but 2 years. It's a great way to bond with my girls.
I also enjoy camping with my family and traveling when time allows.
Timeline
General Contractor, Owner & Operator
F&A Construction and Improvement, Inc.
10.2019 - Current
Maintenance Engineer
Target DC
03.2014 - 06.2018
Maintenance Engineer (Temp Position)
Aerotek
07.2013 - 12.2013
Maintenance Engineer
Bimbo Bakeries USA
10.2010 - 06.2013
Service Electrician
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (H&P)
07.2006 - 08.2010
Maintenance Engineering Certification -
AIB International
Associate of Science - Computer Networking Engineer
Westwood College of Technology
General Contractor License -
Contractor State License Board