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BRETT ADLER

North Bergen,NJ

Summary

Dedicated Operating Engineer with over 15 years of experience overseeing industrial heating, cooling and plumbing systems. Detail-oriented and organized with strong planning and problem-solving abilities. I'm interested in pursuing a challenging new role for advancement.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operating Engineer

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
10.2022 - Current

Responsible for start up, shut down and maintenance of refrigeration equipment throughout the facility. This is a list of equipment I'm responsible for;

  • 3 Glycol Rooftop Chillers
  • Kitchen exhaust hoods
  • Gas fed heaters used for facilities kitchens
  • Over 100 Daikin Package Rooftop Air Handlers and split units used for heating and cooling
  • Fire suppression system including pre-actions, dry pipe, and wet pipe systems powered by nitrogen and corresponding centrifugal water pumps.
  • Air compressors that generates air for house air and show air along with pneumatic controls.
  • Emerson Liebert units used for IDF and switchgear rooms
  • Generators used for back-up and emergency power with corresponding fuel oil tanks and pumps that feed the generators.
  • Building Management System using Siemens interface

Operating Engineer

ABM Industries
11.2021 - 10.2022

Responsible for start up, monitoring, and shut down of Chiller Module equipment including :

  • 6 York electrical centrifugal Chillers - All rated for 800 tons.
  • 6 supplementing plate & frame heat exchangers- All rated for 800 tons
  • 6 forced draft Cooling towers sitting on top of 180,000 gallon reservoir
  • Collected and tested water samples from cooling towers, chilled water and other systems.

Responsible for equipment in Data Halls such as:

  • 60 Emerson Air Handlers used to maintain steady temperature and humidity for data storage cabinets- rated for 50 tons each.
  • Reo-Pure Rollover Osmosis water purification system for humidification injectors used to maintain desired Dew-Point Temperature.

Various other responsibilities but not limited to -

  • Monitor fuel oil system used for back-up generators.
  • Inspected systems, equipment and components to determine maintenance needs.
  • Conducted preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance actions.
  • Reported to shift supervisor on production status, problems and deviations.
  • Observed all safety rules and regulations and encouraged others to do same, effectively reducing work-related injuries.

Engineer

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
05.2013 - 12.2021

Responsible for start up, monitoring, and shut down of Central Mechanical Plant equipment including :

  • 3 Murray steam driven centrifugal chillers - All rated for 1600 tons
  • 3 Carrier electric driven centrifugal chillers - two 1400 tons and one 800 tons.

Other equipment and responsibilities that I am responsible for:

  • Operation & maintenance of Smith Cast Iron Section Boiler MAWP @ 15 Psi,
  • 11 Standard Air Handling Units.
  • Chemical testing of condenser water used for cool tower system, Reflective Pool & Plaza Fountain.
  • Maintain Record keeping for FDNY daily, weekly, monthly & yearly requirements. Performed required inspections, testing & maintenance of wet & dry fire suppression systems.
  • Meet with contractors performing repairs and ensure work is completed. Utilize fail-safe procedures during major critical incidents such as: blackouts, floods, & major storms

Apprentice Engineer

GDF Suez/ Nassau Energy Corporation
11.2010 - 05.2013

Responsible for start up, monitoring & shut down of Central Utility Plant Equipment including:

  • 3 Murray Trane boilers - Two 70,000 lb/hr & one 110,000 lb/hr
  • 3 York steam turbine driven centrifugal compressors - Two 2,500 tons & one 3,000 tons
  • 1 York hot water driven absorber with a capacity of 1,200 tons.
  • Performed chemical testing, & maintain chemical balance of water treatment on various systems.
  • Responsible for receiving of #2 fuel oil deliveries.
  • Assisted Operator & Senior Operator in start-up & shut-down of cogeneration plant.
  • Conducted Lockout/Tagout procedures.

Oilier

New York Times
07.2009 - 11.2010
  • Responsible for lubing, greasing, minor maintenance of production machinery necessary for printing & publishing the Newspaper.
  • Assisted Engineers & Mechanics with facilities HVAC & auxiliary equipment.
  • Assisted in conducting testing for back-up generators.
  • Conducted temperature & humidity readings within facility, which resulted in necessary adjustments to rooftop units.

Education

Stationary Engineer -

IUOE Local 30
Queens, NY
05.2012

Skills

    • Basic knowledge of plumbing & electrical
    • Strong mechanical skills
    • Effective multi-tasker
    • Knowledge of Commercial structures
      • Works well independently
      • Strong written & verbal communication skills
      • Computer proficient
      • HVAC experience

Certification

  • Q-01:NYC Refrigerating System Engineer License
  • S-12:City Wide Sprinkler Systems
  • S-13:City Wide Standpipe Systems
  • S-95:Supervision Of Fire Alarm Systems

Timeline

Operating Engineer

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
10.2022 - Current

Operating Engineer

ABM Industries
11.2021 - 10.2022

Engineer

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
05.2013 - 12.2021

Apprentice Engineer

GDF Suez/ Nassau Energy Corporation
11.2010 - 05.2013

Oilier

New York Times
07.2009 - 11.2010

Stationary Engineer -

IUOE Local 30
  • Q-01:NYC Refrigerating System Engineer License
  • S-12:City Wide Sprinkler Systems
  • S-13:City Wide Standpipe Systems
  • S-95:Supervision Of Fire Alarm Systems
BRETT ADLER