Douglas Sekula
Millersville,Md
Summary
To secure a challenging journeyman engineer position offering a career growth that will use my diverse skills, ambition to succeed and previous experience for mutual benefit.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
LB&B/Control Room Operator and Emcor/Tour Engineer
Emcor Government Services (Local 99)
07.2020 - Current
- LB&B/Control Room Operator: Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a 24/7/365 critical high pressure 100#+ high pressure steam central plant which would include start up and shut down off 4 Cleaver Brook fire tube boilers, 6 Trane Centravac Centrifugal chillers and 1 low temp glycol chiller for cold storage with numerous pumps that serve different loops (chilled, condenser, heat recovery, and glycol low temp). Monitor all building operations and dispatch tour engineer to respond to any issues/emergencies as needed.
- Emcor/Tour Engineer: Follows procedures/check lists and "tours" the 1.5 million square-foot facility on a regular schedule, completing inspections and ensuring that all building equipment is operating efficiently. Responds to service calls, completes preventive maintenance and repairs on all equipment within the building. Responds to emergency throughout the building as dispatched by the control room operator.
Duty Engineer/Part Time
NBCUniversal/Telemundo Studios (Local 99)
01.2005 - 02.2022
- Operate and maintain(PM) all building equipment in a 24/7/365 mission critical major television station.
- As sole engineer on shift, responsible for the safe and efficient operation of two low pressure cast iron sectional boilers, 3 McQuay/Daiken Centrifugal water cooled chillers, 2 Daiken air cooled chillers, Simplex life safety system, the testing and transfer of power (ATS, UPS') from Pepco to generators, water cooled to air cooled chillers and all associated equipment to emergency power during unexpected emergencies to keep the 24/7 station up and running.
- Respond and correct all temperature, plumbing and electrical tenant service requests.
- Control and command with Honeywell Energy Management System VAV and AHU temps for zones and studios throughout building.
- Oversee and guide contractors performing work in the building, on the towers also disabling fire alarm points and pre-actions as needed so contractor work can be performed safely with minimum disruption.
- Work with coastline water treatment to perform daily chemical readings on boiler and chilled water loops.
- Run and document generators and fire pump weekly per insurance company.
- Always using LOTO and PPE when required.
Duty Engineer (Local 99)
Fannie Mae Properties (Johnson Control/JLL/Sodexo)
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Responsible as duty engineer for the safe and efficient operation of several plant boilers(fire tube/cast iron sectional) and all associated equipment in five buildings.
- Operated Johnson Controls Metasys and Niagara Energy Management Systems to economize when possible through outdoor air and plate exchangers.
- Used Maximo and 360 operating programs to perform daily maintenance of building equipment, tenant requests, produce work orders and complete PM work. Used Maximo and 360 to produce and implement burn permits/change controls.
- Daily rounds to ensure all Liebert CRAC units are properly operating in market rooms and data centers.
- Check FCU'S and DX systems in phone closets and repair as needed.
- Work with Siemens monitoring to disable fire alarm panels/zones for contractor work and building repairs.
- Work with BFPE to perform quarterly/annual sprinkler tamper and flow testing.
Plant Watch Engineer
Omni Shoreham Hotel (Local 99)
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Responsible for the safe and efficient plant operations in a 990,000 square foot hotel which would include start-up and shut-down of 4 Cleaver Brooks 15 psi oil fired boilers, ( 2 fire tube, 2 cast iron sectional), two train centravac chillers (350 ton and 500 ton) and the rotation of oil fired PVI water heaters according to load, weather conditions, functions, etc In hotel.
- Use energy management systems to manipulate AHU,s/temps/outdoor air for multiple ballrooms, conference centers and specific zones throughout hotel.
- Work with EcoLab and perform daily chemical analysis of boiler waters.
- Daily electrical, water, and gas meter readings.
- Monthly elevator/fire extinguisher rounds.
Apprentice Engineer
Trizec Office Properties (Local 99)
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Started my IUOE Local 99 apprenticeship in September of 1999, while learning, operating and maintaining the following types of equipment: Fire tube and cast iron sectional boilers, Trane SWUA semi hermetic package variable air volume air handler units with direct expansion coils and water cooled condensers, Centrifugal chillers with forced draft cooling towers, pneumatic VAV's with resistance electric heat, 3 pipe water systems, diesel fire pumps (ran weekly), snow removal equipment maintenance (ran monthly), quincey 20 hp pneumatic air compressor filters and oil changes with oil pump pressure adjustment..
- Removed and installed points for zones throughout building on the Notifier life safety fire alarm panel for contractor build outs and major repairs, Replaced ballasts, sloan valves, air filters, switches, plugs, bulbs, etc.., Painting of mechanical spaces and guidance of porters for clean up, Respond to all tenant request and respond in a timely manner, Work with KASTLE Systems to arm/disregard fire alarms and troubles for contractors or to respond to after hours fire alarm issues for multiple buildings while carrying the duty phone, Used Computrols and Metasys energy management system to economize when possible for energy savings and tenant temperature adjustments.
Service Plumbers Apprentice
Budget Plumbing
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Knowledgeable in the set and use of K1500, K150, with P38 adapter sewer machines for both residential and commercial use.
- Responsible for correct black, copper and PVC piping installation.
- Made necessary repairs on Sloan, Royal and Toto flushometers, Delta, Moen and Kohler faucets
- Responsible for installing Weil McLean gas fire boilers and gas & electric water heaters
- Installed recessed lighting, patched dry wall and painted in residential homes.
- New toilet/wax ring/sink/tub, shower diverter install/rebuilds as needed.
Journeyman trainee
Giant Food Inc
01.1997
- Worked in HVAC installing copper and black pipe
- Duties include measure, cut, thread, solder and sil-fos all pipes to outside units.
Equipment Engineer
District Photo Inc
01.1993 - 01.1997
- Self starter requiring minimal supervision, responsible for maintenance and repair of mixing equipment (PVC lines, march pumps, air valves, air lines) and silver recovery CPAC cells (bearings, shafts, pulley wheels, and motor replacements)
- Additional duties included preparing, analyzing, and regenerating all C-41, RA100, E6 and R3 photo finishing chemicals
- Quality control operations and insuring compliance to WSSC silver and Ph environmental guidelines.
11Bravo Infantryman
United States Army
01.1992 - 01.1994
- Served as an enlisted soldier serving US Army and Army reserves
- Badges included Army service ribbon, expert marksman for grenades, marksmanship for M16 rifle
- Honorable discharge with E3 pay grade.
Education
International Union of Operating Engineers - Local 99
Washington D.C, D.CTimeline
LB&B/Control Room Operator and Emcor/Tour Engineer
Emcor Government Services (Local 99)
07.2020 - Current
Duty Engineer (Local 99)
Fannie Mae Properties (Johnson Control/JLL/Sodexo)
01.2010 - 01.2018
Duty Engineer/Part Time
NBCUniversal/Telemundo Studios (Local 99)
01.2005 - 02.2022
Plant Watch Engineer
Omni Shoreham Hotel (Local 99)
01.2004 - 01.2006
Apprentice Engineer
Trizec Office Properties (Local 99)
01.1999 - 01.2004
Service Plumbers Apprentice
Budget Plumbing
01.1998 - 01.1999
Journeyman trainee
Giant Food Inc
01.1997
Equipment Engineer
District Photo Inc
01.1993 - 01.1997
11Bravo Infantryman
United States Army
01.1992 - 01.1994
International Union of Operating Engineers - Local 99
Similar Profiles
Ezra RamirezEzra Ramirez
Maintenance Planner/Scheduler at EMCOR Government ServicesMaintenance Planner/Scheduler at EMCOR Government Services
Celia HammondCelia Hammond
Administrative Assistant (Temporary) at Emcor Government ServicesAdministrative Assistant (Temporary) at Emcor Government Services
Christina IrvingChristina Irving
SERVICE DISPATCHER at EMCOR Government ServicesSERVICE DISPATCHER at EMCOR Government Services
LaToya AusbrooksLaToya Ausbrooks
Culinary Manager at Longhorn SteakhouseCulinary Manager at Longhorn Steakhouse
William T. Lee, Jr.William T. Lee, Jr.
Project Management Officer at Food and Drug AdministrationProject Management Officer at Food and Drug Administration