Bernhardt A Pyles Jr
Oxon Hill,MD
Summary
To pursue a permanent job position that will allow me to continue my professional growth, with over 20 years of experience in all types of building operations.
Self-motivated, Leader, energetic, team-player whose strengths includes exceptional communication skills, critical thinking and excellent work ethics. Additionally; I have a good mechanical background and experience with a multitude of troubleshooting techniques. Consistently demonstrate excellent dedication to performing all task assigned in a professional manner.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Equipment Maintenance Supervisor
WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY (WMATA)
Gaithersburg, MD
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Supervises employees in mechanical equipment maintenance. Supervises and develops schedules for inspection, preventive, corrective and overhaul maintenance and replacement of mechanical equipment systems and facilities. Conducts daily toolbox meetings, develops job specific safety plans, performs safety audits and safety conversations. Participates as a member of a Local Safety Committee and performs incident investigations. Reviews maintenance processes and procedures from a safety perspective and recommends improvements.
- Supervises subordinate staff, recommends applicant selection, disciplinary actions, and grievance resolution. Assigns duties, directs work, and approves leave requests and time sheets. Performs on-site quality inspections and monitors work performed by contractors and internal staff; ensures compliance with established standards. Acts as site supervisor or coordinator to interact with and support other maintenance and operations functions. Analyzes work volume, staffing requirements and recommends measures to enhance performance and productivity.
- Trains employees using applicable technical data, tools, precision measuring equipment, special equipment, test instrumentation, corrective maintenance programs and procedures. Provides instruction on safety and environmental requirements and methods to minimize at-risk behaviors, avoid injuries and property damage. Teaches techniques for identifying and correcting safety hazards. Enforces compliance with personal protective equipment requirements and the roadway worker protection program.
- Purchases materials, parts and tools. Ensures their proper use, care and security. Complies with established procurement policies and procedures.
- Prepares and completes accurate oral, written, and electronic reports and documentation; ensures easy retrieval of information for statistical and management purposes.
- Supports severe weather and other emergency response efforts, provides immediate maintenance support to protect assets.
- Attends and passes the required safety training classes and continuously maintains current knowledge of industry best practices. Ensures subordinates pass required training, maintain their required certifications and that they perform assignments according to established safety practices and maintenance guidelines.
- Ability to install, inspect, troubleshoot malfunctions and perform maintenance on mechanical equipment systems or facilities
- Ability to respond to weather emergencies and other emergencies as needed
- Ability to read wiring diagrams
- Ability to independently organize and supervise direct reports to carry out assignments
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and organizations with whom interface is required
Sr Power Plant Operator
INOVA HOSPITAL
Alexandria, Virginia
12.2024 - Current
- Will adhere to departmental/governmental safety standards and organizational/departmental personal appearance policies.
- Repair and maintain powerhouse equipment to minimize interruptions of utilities to the hospital.
- Ability to maintain proper water quality for boiler water, condensate, water softeners and cooling towers to ensure that water is within proper limits to prevent damage to Power Plant equipment is of vital importance.
- Maintaining the Power Plant building and all equipment in prime condition, which promotes a clean and safe work environment that prevents personal injury and equipment damage, is required.
- Operating a wide variety of Power Plant equipment such as boilers, chilled water air conditioning equipment, pumps, air compressors and diesel-electric generators for the provision of utilities necessary for hospital operations is expected.
- Assuming full responsibility for plant operations during evening and weekend/holiday shifts is essential.
Chief Operating Engineer
JLL / WMATA
New Carrollton, Maryland
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Coordinate maintenance efforts with outside contractors, tenant finish personnel and engineers
- Oversee all building systems including fire/life safety, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical issues.
- Prepare budget estimates, Prepare contract documents reflecting scope of work.
- Implement and administer inventory control programs, purchase parts and supplies.
- Support the Property or Facility Manager with rehabilitation projects such as replacement of hvac systems, installations of new roof, plumbing repairs and alter of building systems
- Responsible of managing, supervising engineers and maintenance staff
- Manage operational accounts for building including variance reporting, as required assist in development of operating and capital budgets.
- Conduct regular inspections of building systems and equipment, identify and resolve issues.
- Commission building from general contractor for LEED status.
Lead Building Engineer
Spectrum Management LLC
Washington, D.C.
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Coordinate maintenance efforts with outside contractors, tenant finish personnel and engineers
- Oversee all building systems including fire/life safety, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical issues.
- Prepare budget estimates, Prepare contract documents reflecting scope of work.
- Implement and administer inventory control programs, purchase parts and supplies.
- Support the Property or Facility Manager with rehabilitation projects such as replacement of hvac systems, installations of new roof, plumbing repairs and alter of building systems
- Responsible of managing, supervising engineers and maintenance staff
- Manage operational accounts for building including variance reporting, as required assist in development of operating and capital budgets.
- Conduct regular inspections of building systems and equipment, identify and resolve issues.
Lead Building Engineer
First service residential
Arlington, Virginia
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Responsible for receiving work assignments, perform work and obtain necessary tools, equipment and materials, completion of assignment and paperwork necessary to close out work tickets in timely fashion.
- Closing out multiple buildings buy myself at night as of making rounds checking all mechanical rooms, fire panel, programming overtime HVAC request from tenants.
- Maintain repair of all building equipment, That consist of package units troubleshooting VAV boxes electrical issues and plumbing answering hot and cold calls from the tenants. Have a good troubleshooting background within energy management system.
Lead Building Engineer
CBRE Mobile Engineering
Washington, DC
03.2018 - 09.2020
- Performs low level to complex installations, troubleshooting, repairs, and maintains general building systems and structure; including general plumbing, and mechanical as well as general maintenance work supervise other staff.
- Performs maintenance service and repairs in the areas of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, HVAC, tank changing and/or machine servicing.
- Responds to low-level to complex requests in order of priority and assists both with routine-to-complex request on an as needed basis. Ensures smooth transition of responsibilities to next shift. Responds to all hospital emergencies in a timely fashion for all patients and new patients.
- Conduct regular inspections of building systems and equipment, identify and resolve issues.
Education
General Diploma - General Studies
Potomac High School
05.1997
Skills
- Safety procedures
- Team management
- Mechanical systems
- Work order management
Certification
- Electrical Maintenance, 2007 - NAPE
- Air conditioning 1, 2005 - NAPE
- Air conditioning 2, 2005 - NAPE
- Basic Electricity, 2004 - NAPE
- Understanding schematics and wiring diagrams, 2013
- Basic Boiler operation, 2012 - BOLAND
- Diagnosing Compressors, 2005 - BOLAND
- Air Conditioning Clinic, 2013 - BOLAND
- Basic hvac 2004 - PG community College
- Universal CFC, 2005
- DC 3rd Class Steam Engineer license # CH40000079
- Hvac electrical controls & Air Distribution 2018- CBRE
- Maintenance Technician Core - CBRE
Timeline
Sr Power Plant Operator
INOVA HOSPITAL
12.2024 - Current
Equipment Maintenance Supervisor
WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY (WMATA)
07.2023 - 11.2024
Chief Operating Engineer
JLL / WMATA
08.2022 - 01.2023
Lead Building Engineer
Spectrum Management LLC
08.2021 - 08.2022
Lead Building Engineer
First service residential
09.2020 - 08.2021
Lead Building Engineer
CBRE Mobile Engineering
03.2018 - 09.2020
General Diploma - General Studies
Potomac High School