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Berhanu Bekele

BOYDS

Summary

Maintenance professional with expertise in diagnostic troubleshooting, mechanical repair, and preventive maintenance. Demonstrated success in optimizing operations and improving customer satisfaction through dedicated service and attention to detail.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

General Maintenance

Washington Hilton
Washington
06.2022 - Current

deach Conducted diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures on all equipment with attention to details, identifying and repairing minor mechanical, plumbing and electrical issues. Keep all the drain systems flowing smoothly by clearing with K-60 or water air ram. Follow the preventive maintenance procedures schedules for particular units and make all the necessary inspections, part changes and cleaning to avoid breakdowns and downtime. Worked with DC Class 1 Engineer in disassembling the boilers and preparing them for inspection each year. The plant consists of two Keeler D-Type water tube boilers and one 1000-ton Trane Centravac chiller, one 733-ton Trane centravac chiller and one 1000-ton McQuay Centrifugal chiller.

Various Administrative Positions

Washington Hilton
Washington
07.2010 - 06.2022
  • Interpreted insurance coverage regulations and benefits to staff using clear communication and presentation skills, achieving 100% compliance with benefits administrations; managed the administration and monthly reconciliation of the Union benefits for 450+ members which resulted in savings of $95,000 annually; participated in Union grievance proceedings with managers, business agent and team leaders to make sure procedures and policies are interpreted appropriately. Prepared and put together the initial hiring paperwork and conducted pre orientation to new hires to make sure that their onboarding processes are smooth and error free; processed appointment personnel action on Peoplesoft Software and created personnel folders to all new hires; maintained proper mechanism to control office supplies.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering

Addis Ababa University Technology Faculty
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

HVAC - HVAC

NAPE Educational Foundation
Falls Church, VA

Associate of Arts - Accounting

Unity University College
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Skills

  • Diagnostic troubleshooting
  • Mechanical repair
  • Plumbing maintenance
  • Electrical systems
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Customer relationship management

Certification

Universal CFC certification

Timeline

General Maintenance

Washington Hilton
06.2022 - Current

Various Administrative Positions

Washington Hilton
07.2010 - 06.2022

Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering

Addis Ababa University Technology Faculty

HVAC - HVAC

NAPE Educational Foundation

Associate of Arts - Accounting

Unity University College
Berhanu Bekele