Brian Elg
Cologne,USA
Summary
Adept Building Engineer with a robust background in preventive maintenance and emergency planning, honored at MHealth Fairview and the US Army National Guard. Skilled in fostering continuous learning and thriving in fast-paced environments. Strategic leader with a track record of building strong relationships and enhancing operational efficiency. Organized and dependable, willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BUILDING ENGINEER
MHealth Fairview | Southdale Hospital
08.2016 - Current
- Currently employed in the Lead Engineer Position
- Performed preventive maintenance and corrective repair to maintain buildings, industrial systems, equipment and grounds.
- Maintained computerized or manual equipment logs to detail preventive work.
- Ensured compliance with building codes and regulations through diligent inspection and adherence to guidelines.
- Developed strong, improved response times during emergencies.
- Mentored junior engineers to develop their skills, fostering an environment of continuous learning within the engineering department.
STAFF SERGEANT (RETIRED)
US Army National Guard
Various Locations Worldwide
01.1991 - 07.2015
- Oversaw Maintenance/Logistics, allocating funds effectively for acquisitions, repairs, and upgrades within the battalion's logistics operations.
- Skilled hands-on exercises to reinforce key concepts and facilitate learning.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities, providing transparency to the command.
- Trained and mentored personnel to enhance their proficiencies.
- Small Arms Instructor
- Developed plans for emergency situations, equipment maintenance and weapons use.
- Trained personnel to develop warfighting and defense capabilities.
- Squad Leader and Team Leader Various Locations and Multiple deployments
HEAVY DUTY TRUCK DRIVER
Chief's Towing
Bloomington, MN
01.2000 - 01.2012
- Class A Driver conducting heavy towing and recovery operations.
- Operate 16-ton capacity wrecker.
- Lowboy trailer operator to haul oversize permitted loads.
- Responds to and assesses emergency police calls for accidents and breakdowns of class A vehicles.
Education
Associate of Science - HVAC-R
Hennepin Technical College
Eden Prairie, MN12.2014
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Safety Management
- Cost Estimation
- Emergency planning
Certification
- Universal 410a refrigerant certification
- OSHA 30 HRC certification
- Class A Driver's license
- DOT Health Card
Accomplishments
- Skilled HVAC-R technician.
- Team leader, manage personnel for challenging missions in training environments and combat operations.
- Responsible for maintenance of all responder equipment and motor fleet.
- The ordering and procurement of new equipment.
- Maintained the readiness and budget for managing a team of around 200 soldiers.
Objective
To obtain a full-time career with Fairview Southdale Hospital as the Manager of Plant Operations.
Timeline
BUILDING ENGINEER
MHealth Fairview | Southdale Hospital
08.2016 - Current
HEAVY DUTY TRUCK DRIVER
Chief's Towing
01.2000 - 01.2012
STAFF SERGEANT (RETIRED)
US Army National Guard
01.1991 - 07.2015
Associate of Science - HVAC-R
Hennepin Technical College