Brandon Greco
Harvey,LA
Summary
Skilled Stationary Engineer with proven background in maintaining and operating large-scale mechanical systems. Strengths include troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and adherence to safety regulations. Past roles demonstrate consistent achievement of peak operational efficiency, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal system performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Stationary Engineer/Lead Engineer/Assistant Director of Engineering
Poydras Properties
New Orleans, LA
10.2017 - Current
- Designed and installed a condensate recovery system that captures the water from a large chilled water coil, which flows through a gravity-fed drain line into a storage tank, and is then pumped back into our cooling tower to offset our city water usage.
- Performed daily rounds of all critical building systems.
- Completed daily water testing on the condenser water.
- Completed monthly preventative maintenance schedules, and safety inspections of equipment.
- Monitored, maintained, and repaired various equipment, from chillers to motorized gates.
- Diagnose electrical issues within the fire alarm system, HVAC equipment, the building automation system, etc.
- Installed several mini-splits and split A/C systems.
- Trained new employees.
- Perform basic maintenance on small engines and diesel generators.
- Managed several large projects that involved phasing out pneumatic controls and replacing them with DDC controls.
- Followed company safety protocols and procedures, helping to reduce workplace injuries.
- Calibrated instruments to monitor temperature and pressure in order to maintain optimal operating conditions.
- Operated emergency generators during power outages or other disruptions in service.
- Managed procedures for start-up, daily operations and shutdowns.
- Analyzed energy consumption data to identify areas where efficiency could be improved.
- Plan, organize, and direct activities as they pertain to the maintenance of the facilities and various systems.
- Inspect and review projects to ensure compliance with building standards.
- Requisition supplies and materials to complete projects, and maintain inventory.
- Tracked expenses across the engineering department.
- Responsible for the oversight of the operation of the maintenance department, and the working order of the buildings and garages, under the direct supervision of the Director of Engineering.
- Assisted in preparing annual budget estimates and scheduling of annual services.
- A basic understanding of how to perform variance reports.
Third Year Apprentice, HVAC/R
New & Associates
Metairie, LA
05.2014 - 10.2017
- Responsible for the upkeep of the warehouse and the company vehicle.
- Performed preventive maintenance and service on air handlers, exhaust fans, fan coil units, boilers, chillers, heat exchangers, filtration systems, and cooling towers.
- Installed variable frequency drives, electronic water valves, vibration switches, and fan coil units.
- I took part in eleven complete cooling tower rebuilds.
- Set and aligned several gearboxes and motors.
- Installed and pitched fan blades to ensure the proper load rating was met.
- Installed fill valves, balancing valves, and drain lines on cooling towers.
- Troubleshot and serviced several different components as they pertain to cooling towers.
- Some rigging experience.
- Put together and took apart scaffolding and other temporary structures.
- Maintained organization, cleanliness and safety in work areas.
- Completed workshops and off-the-job training to achieve job competencies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jefferson Chamber Foundation Academy
Harvey, LA01.2014
Skills
- Project management
- Strong verbal communication
- Computer proficient
- Blueprint interpretation
- Safety inspections
- Budget management
- Inventory management
- Team leadership
- Energy management
- Coordinating maintenance schedules
- Housekeeping skills
- Control room operations
- Spreadsheet tracking
- Cost reduction
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- HVAC troubleshooting and installation
- Building automation
- Electrical diagnostics
- Preventive maintenance
- Employee training
Certification
- Louisiana (New Orleans) First Class Stationary Operating Engineer - Air Conditioning
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Stationary Engineer/Lead Engineer/Assistant Director of Engineering
Poydras Properties
10.2017 - Current
Third Year Apprentice, HVAC/R
New & Associates
05.2014 - 10.2017
High School Diploma -
Jefferson Chamber Foundation Academy