Benjamin D Wells
Estacada
Summary
Facilities Engineer with a strong background in HVAC troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, plumbing and electrical repairs, and building automation systems. Proven track record of enhancing equipment reliability through successful management, including motor rebuilds and VFD programming. Dedicated to implementing preventive maintenance plans that extend equipment lifespan and improve overall system performance.
Overview
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1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Engineer
Portland Providence Medical Center
Portland
05.2018 - Current
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on HVAC equipment, air handlers, high pressure boilers, cooling towers, chilled water systems, ensuring optimal operation and reliability.
- Utilized building automation system Enteliweb for monitoring and controlling HVAC operations.
- Replaced and programmed variable frequency drives (VFDs) to optimize equipment performance.
- Replaced failed large air handler cooling coils to restore system efficiency and performance.
- Executed project to pull and rebuild 350 HP CHWP motors, ensuring efficient reinstallation and functionality.
- Re-lamping of parking structures and converting areas including OR's to across the line LED.
- Follow preventive maintenance plans to extend equipment lifespan and reliability.
Engineer/ Facilities maintenance
Franz Family Bakery
Portland
01.2014 - 05.2018
- Oversaw the maintenance of bakery equipment in operation and during production downtime.
- Maintained boilers and air compressors, ensuring timely repairs of equipment to minimize downtime.
- Managed cooling and heating systems (HVAC) and glycol cooling systems for equipment such as mixers.
- Electrical repair including motors, motor starters/ controls, PLCs, automated equipment, lights/ballasts, switches, and receptacles.
- Fluent in reading electrical prints.
- Applied lock out tag out (LOTO) procedures to ensure safety during maintenance work.
- Completed welding repairs while filling out the proper 'hot work' permits and following safety procedures.
- Managed night shift operations as foreman, coordinating activities to optimize workflow and enhance team performance.
- Oversaw daily tasks and coordinated with chief engineer and production supervisors on major projects and equipment replacements.
- Enrolled and completed LME apprenticeship through Franz.
Assembly Mechanic
Allied Systems Co.
Sherwood
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Assembled Wagner log loaders, Chip dozers, and Freeman hay balers by proficiently reading and interpreting blueprints.
- Assembled wiring harnesses, built hydraulic hoses, and bent and flared tubes while adhering to strict safety standards.
- Collaborated with team and worked independently on various assembly tasks.
Education
Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME)
Portland Community College
Portland, OR01-2018
High School Diploma -
Oregon City High School
Oregon City, OR01-2000
Skills
- HVAC troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance
- Building automation
- VFD programming
- Electrical maintenance
- Electrical systems
- Mechanical systems
- Equipment inspection
- Equipment installation
- Plumbing systems
- Technical troubleshooting
Certification
- Limited Maintenance Electrician 7453LME
Timeline
Facilities Engineer
Portland Providence Medical Center
05.2018 - Current
Engineer/ Facilities maintenance
Franz Family Bakery
01.2014 - 05.2018
Assembly Mechanic
Allied Systems Co.
01.2012 - 01.2014
Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME)
Portland Community College
High School Diploma -
Oregon City High School