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Dennis J Bender

Martinsville ,VA

Summary

  • I am ready to obtain a position where my professional and military experience may be utilized in a team-oriented, challenging, and creative environment. My training and experience in today's military technologies have been utilized during a very successful military career and currently in a corporate environment; those skills can be adapted and used as an employee. 
  •  I am an experienced control specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the building automation industry. Skilled in HVAC, Bacnet, energy management, commissioning, Tridium and troubleshooting.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Field Supervisor

Lambert's Cable and Splicing
Martinsville, VA
07.2023 - Current
  • Managed and executed the Company Construction Program, maintaining strict use of prescribed construction standards.
  • Represented the company and interfaced with customers, developers, property owners, utilities, and municipalities.
  • Coordinate, lead, and provide assistance to crews, subcontractors, and other interested parties.
  • Scheduled and monitored construction progress for timely delivery.
  • Implemented and monitored adherence to corporate guidelines.
  • Coordinated and managed daily tasks, demonstrating ability to prioritize and re-prioritize workload.
  • Authorized time ensured correct billing codes were applied.

Controls Specialist

Hoffman Building Technologies
Greensboro, NC
07.2022 - 07.2023
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with HVAC equipment, providing recommendations for remediation.
  • Promptly responded to complaints about temperature problems during massive heatwave and conducted assessments to determine causes and target solutions.
  • Analyzed, modified and repaired digital control systems.
  • Dismantled, troubleshot, repaired and reassembled systems and components to maintain functionality.
  • Installed, calibrated, tested, configured and maintained HVAC instrumentation and process control systems.
  • Presented on-site training of system operations, maintenance, programming and functionality to end-users.
  • Maintained strong understanding of pneumatic and digital controls by attending regular training courses.
  • Managed daily operations and maintenance of telecommunications systems.
  • Coordinated with vendors for procurement of telecom products and services as needed.
  • Assisted in the installation, configuration, testing and commissioning of new telecommunication systems.
  • Reviewed monthly invoices from vendors to ensure accurate billing rates were applied.
  • Tracked progress on completion of assigned projects related to telecoms operations.

Control Systems Technician II

Johnson Controls
High Point, NC
07.2019 - 06.2022
  • Performs assigned system commissioning using Johnson Controls configuration and commissioning tools.
  • Troubleshoots and resolves HVAC mechanical, electrical and controls problems.
  • Keeps management and Johnson Controls contractor or customers informed of job progress and issues.
  • Records changes and provides information for as/built documentation.
  • Demonstrates self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.

Control Specialist

CM3 Building Solutions Inc.
Fort Washington, PA
01.2018 - 07.2019
  • Worked effectively with fellow team members in fast-paced, dangerous and intense environments.
  • Primary responsibilities included: making repairs and performing planned renovations of HVAC direct digital control systems in facilities such as schools, hospitals, office buildings, pharmaceuticals and general manufacturing plants.

Service Specialist

Siemens
Blue Bell, Pa
06.2015 - 01.2018
  • Programming controls systems using multiple protocols including Apogee, BACnet, Modbus Designing, modifying, and servicing Building Automation and Energy Management Systems.
  • Provided onsite training for customers and Engineers.
  • Completed over 12 weeks of Siemens proprietary training courses Diagnostic and Troubleshooting proficiency.
  • Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams.

Technical Instructor

CACI
Ft. Dix, NJ
12.2013 - 06.2015
  • Ensured all activities were carried out in accordance with project commitments and ensure specific training objectives are met.
  • Trained in Virtual Battlespace Simulation (VBS2/3) terrain Visitor 4 modeling; created and used maps during VBS exercises.
  • Mentored, evaluated and trained other VBS instructors on the simulations administration, integration, and troubleshooting.
  • Have consulted and assisted other VBS2/3 instructors with scenario development and scripting in creating high intensity and interactive scenarios.
  • Planned, trained and ran VBS2/3 exercises without assistance.
  • Held technical cooperation meetings in creating better scenarios, developed a database repository of all VBS2/3 terrain, models, and scenarios.
  • Set up and configured the network infrastructure and layout of the VBS2/3 classroom.
  • Suggested and implemented changes to hardware/ software to enhance simulation creation.
  • Developed Program of Instruction (POI) documentation to enhance training and time management which resulted in 100% student training success rate in "buttonology" knowledge.
  • Assisted other Mission Training Complex's and contractors with VBS2/3 training and mentored in enhancing their scenarios.
  • Was part of the integration team when first receiving VBS3 and implemented a standard in integration and troubleshooting.
  • Managed and administered several of VBS2/3 exercises.
  • Fully qualified in operation and administration with the Joint Deployment and Logistics Model simulation, and the Joint Conflict and Tactical simulation.
  • Became certified to develop and facilitate training scenarios April 2013.
  • I have worked on WAREX and CSTX.

Crew Leader

Census Bureau
Roanoke, VA
01.2009 - 02.2010
  • Employed by the Census to manage a team of 30 people.
  • Trained and appointed new employees to prospective areas within a 100 mile radius.
  • Set monthly and yearly goals.
  • Completed payroll.
  • Reviewed and fulfilled work orders.
  • Managed customer complaints and inquiries.

19D Cavalry Scout

United States Army
Ft. Polk, LA
01.2002 - 01.2006
  • As a Cavalry Scout I engaged the enemy with anti-armor weapons and scout vehicles in the field, tracked and reported enemy movement and activities, and directed the employment of various weapon systems onto the enemy.
  • Executed over 400 convoy operations while deployed, Performed personal security for KBS employees and the under Secretary of State.

Education

High School Diploma -

Martinsville Christian School
1999

Bachelors Degree -

Wilmington University

Graduate -

Skills

  • Automation
  • Hardware
  • Database
  • Documentation
  • Energy Management
  • Weapons
  • Network
  • Programming
  • Protocols
  • Troubleshooting
  • Wiring diagrams
  • HVAC controls 
  • Access controls

Certification

  • Tridium N4
  • Telecor TII/XL
  • Telecor NC3
  • OSHA 10

Timeline

Field Supervisor

Lambert's Cable and Splicing
07.2023 - Current

Controls Specialist

Hoffman Building Technologies
07.2022 - 07.2023

Control Systems Technician II

Johnson Controls
07.2019 - 06.2022

Control Specialist

CM3 Building Solutions Inc.
01.2018 - 07.2019

Service Specialist

Siemens
06.2015 - 01.2018

Technical Instructor

CACI
12.2013 - 06.2015

Crew Leader

Census Bureau
01.2009 - 02.2010

19D Cavalry Scout

United States Army
01.2002 - 01.2006

High School Diploma -

Martinsville Christian School

Bachelors Degree -

Wilmington University

Graduate -

  • Tridium N4
  • Telecor TII/XL
  • Telecor NC3
  • OSHA 10

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