Donta S. McBride
Atlanta,Ga.
Summary
With my credentials in the Facility Maintenance Industry, my objective would be to obtain a challenging career with a secure and growing organization that will allow me to broaden and enhance my current capabilities in leadership, communication and my existing credentials in the HVAC Arena. I would like to achieve these accomplishments while being employed at a successful, forward thinking, innovative Institution.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade II Engineer
Cousins Properties Inc.
Atlanta, GA
03.2019 - Current
- Respond to calls during shift to address customer inquiries and concerns in a timely manner.
- Contributed to team's success in fast-paced Class A Office Building environments.
- Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
- Provided facility inspection and maintenance to achieve superior levels of cleanliness and upkeep.
- Monitored HVAC equipment during operation to detect sounds of malfunctioning or excessive vibration.
- Investigated and corrected mechanical problems with machinery such as WSHP and SWUD Units.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep Condenser Water Supply equipment operating at peak performance.
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications to identify most effective ways to approach Comfort Cooling and Lighting projects.
- Conducted repairs on PIU units and AHU equipment, typically returning machines and tools to functionality in a timely manner.
Operating Engineer
AT&T
Atlanta, GA
01.2011 - 01.2019
- The current position held required myself along with two additional Engineers to maintain a 1,000,000 square foot, Class A building.
- This building has two Chiller Plants with the capability of providing 1200 tons of cooling per plant.
- I perform daily Chiller Plant Tours in which I logged the chillers, check the operation of the Chilled & Condenser water pumps along with the Cooling Tower Fans and Sump levels.
- I was also required to monitor the Building Energy Management System via the Siemens Insight program.
- I perform service and maintenance on Trane 2-Pipe AHUs, Trane WSHPs and Liebert CRAC units.
- I provide service to PIUs, VAVs and TUs.
- The current position held requires plumbing repairs on faucets, valves, water closets, urinals and water fountains.
- I perform electrical repairs and service including trouble shooting circuits, lights, ballasts, outlets and circuit breakers.
- I assisted the Engineering Team with the monthly testing of the Fire Pumps and Emergency Stand-By Generators along the ATS.
- I was responsible for Hot Work Permits and disarming the Fire Alarm Panel.
- I addressed all customer requests in an attentive timely manner and maintained a good working relationship with the Vendors.
- Took the Lead in an Energy Saving Project - Installed Motion Sensor Lighting Wall Switches in 28 Mechanical Rooms.
- Took the Lead in the Chiller Plant Safety Project - Installed a PPE Station in both Chiller Plants, providing Ear, Eye and Hand protection along with LOTO Gear.
Lead HVAC Maintenance Mechanic
Delta World Headquarters
Atlanta, GA
01.2007 - 01.2011
- The position held tasked me to Lead a Team of six maintenance technicians and provide technical support when needed.
- On the shift we were required to perform nightly tours of nine Chiller Plants ranging 180 to 400 tons.
- I was task to provide with service and preventative maintenance on various types of HVAC equipment such as Rooftop units, WSHP units, 2Pipe and 4Pipe AHUs, Liebert CRAC units, Powered Mixing Boxes, VAV boxes, PIU boxes and Cooling Towers.
- The equipment was monitored by the Siemens Insight BMS program.
- Position held required weekly testing of Fire Pumps and monthly test of Emergency Stand-By Generators.
- Plumbing repairs including faucets, valves, water closets, urinals, and water fountains.
- There were electrical repairs and service including trouble shooting circuits, lights, ballasts, outlets, and breakers.
- Took the Lead in the replacement of two 30hp Cooling Tower Fan Motor at The Delta Midfield Support Facility.
HVAC Service Technician
Millennium Mechanical Services
Boston, MA
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Provided service and preventative maintenance on various types of HVACR equipment including Split Systems, RTUs, AHUs, WSHPs, Air-cooled Heat Pumps, Centrifugal Chillers and Cooling Towers.
- Maintained a friendly open-line of communication with the customers.
Building Engineer
Lincoln Property Company
Boston, MA
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Responsible for maintaining three Class B and one Class C commercial buildings totaling over 270,000sqft.
- I provided service and maintained all building systems including HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing.
- I coordinated service work with building vendors along with addressing, the tenant's questions, concerns and work orders in a professional timely manner.
Landscaper /Maintenance Apprentice
New England Baptist Hospital
Boston, MA
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Responsible for snow removal, maintaining lawns, shrubs, small trees and two baseball fields on hospital campus.
- Assist steamfitter and boiler technicians in various projects.
Education
Carrier Distribution Corporation of New England
2007
<li>Successfully completed Compressor Training Certificate Course.</li><li>Successfully completed Electrical Trouble Shooting Certificate. Wentworth Institute of Technology 1999-2001</li><li>Successfully completed an Introduction to Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Course.</li> -
2005
Awarded HBI Certificate. -
Home Builder's Institute
1997
Skills
- Universal CFC
- Refrigeration / Air Conditioner Tech MA
- Journeyman Pipefitter MA
- Energy Saving
- Energy Management
- HVAC
- Lighting Retrofit
- Mechanical
- Plant Safety
- Plumbing
- BMS Navigation
- Switches
- Technical support
- Trouble Shooting
Timeline
Grade II Engineer
Cousins Properties Inc.
03.2019 - Current
Operating Engineer
AT&T
01.2011 - 01.2019
Lead HVAC Maintenance Mechanic
Delta World Headquarters
01.2007 - 01.2011
HVAC Service Technician
Millennium Mechanical Services
01.2001 - 01.2007
Building Engineer
Lincoln Property Company
01.1999 - 01.2001
Landscaper /Maintenance Apprentice
New England Baptist Hospital
01.1997 - 01.1999
Carrier Distribution Corporation of New England
<li>Successfully completed Compressor Training Certificate Course.</li><li>Successfully completed Electrical Trouble Shooting Certificate. Wentworth Institute of Technology 1999-2001</li><li>Successfully completed an Introduction to Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Course.</li> -
Awarded HBI Certificate. -
Home Builder's Institute
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