Ernest Loomis
Vacaville,CA
Summary
Chief Engineer | HVAC Systems Management | Facility Maintenance | Project Management with over 30 years of experience management, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and electrical systems within designated properties while providing effective cost savings. Notably maximizes life and reliability of systems while ensuring compliance with expense guidelines, company policies, and governing codes. Electrical Trouble Shooting Energy Conservation Techniques Training and Leadership Computer Networking Certified HVAC Technician Preventative Maintenance Pumps, Fans, & Cooling Towers Problem Solving Budget Operations Low Voltage Electrical Systems Universal CFC Refrigeration Licence Economic Analysis
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HVAC Engineering Technician IV
Northrop Grumman Corporation
11.2017 - Current
- Operate and maintain 3 independent Chiller Plants for 350,000 Sq. Ft. Class A Commercial Space.
- Retrofitted and replaced 40-year-old HVAC equipment, Chillers, pumps, cooling towers
- 40% energy savings to the company and netting a one-time energy rebate from utility provider after retrofit.
- Installed variable speed drives on all Air Handling systems, reducing energy consumption by 35%
- Strategically implemented a PM system to address outdated maintenance systems on HVAC equipment and control systems reducing operational down time by 50%
- Retro commissioned building energy management system to optimize HVAC and Lighting systems.
- Completed BAS upgrade to sites 3 buildings saving $500k in costs.
Chief Engineer
Basin Street Properties-Able Engineering Services
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Reduced expenses and saved $400,000 in operating costs in a 3.2 million Sq Ft of commercial buildings
- Lowered compressor losses that cost $20,000 a piece from 5 a year down to 1 a year
- Strategically installing digital automation for two older buildings with cost savings of $50,000 and maintain PM program for 35 large tonnage HVAC units.
Chief Engineer
ABM Facility Services
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Successfully obtained the highest Energy Star rating the building had ever achieved by reducing electrical costs by 16%
- Reduced energy costs by 20% by re-inspecting the Air Conditioning systems and checking that the systems were properly running and efficient
- Implemented energy savings by installing high-efficiency fluorescent lamps.
HVAC Technical Sergeant-Retired
US Air Force Reserves
01.2001 - 01.2012
- Counseled and advised 200 airmen for Air Force retention, education, and training
- Educated and supervised 15 airmen to meticulously install, operate, and maintain mission ready HVAC units
- Conserved the military $100,000 with a 'self help project' for renovating the Office of Special Investigations and received Outstanding Unit Award 3 years in a row.
Data Center Engineer
Able Engineering
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Effectively saved $100,000 in repair costs by introducing new internal repair practices
- Executed internal energy audit that resulted in 40% less electrical consumption
- Led and maintained critical data center heating, cooling, and electrical systems for four 100,000 square foot data centers and was able to avert damage to critical A/C system saving $16,000 during preventative maintenance.
Stationary Engineer
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Expertly saved $70,000 in energy costs by eliminating excessive boiler operations
- Constructed upgrade specifications for hot water boiler the resulted in saving $30,000 in replacement costs and reduced natural gas consumption by 40%
- Managed cost saving analysis for capital improvement projects consisting of $1.6 million savings in control systems, $275,000 towards the cooling tower, $550,000 in fire and safety, $200,000 in window rig cleaning platforms, and $250,000 in deck restoration.
Commercial HVAC Controls Foreman
Marelich Mechanical Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Supervised and trained 12 employees in the installation and commissioning of complex HVAC systems
- Secured scheduling, layouts, purchasing, and installation of direct digital HVAC control systems
- Attained expert knowledge of building and safety codes as well as automation systems that included Automated Logic, Barber Coleman, Johnson Metasys Systems to ensure proper installation of integrated building systems.
Machinist Mate 1st Class
US Navy
01.1985 - 01.1993
- Supervised 20 men to install, operate, and maintain nuclear propulsion systems, auxiliary equipment, and ship-board emergency diesel generators
- Educated and supervised 20 Nuclear power operators to meticulously install, operate, and maintain steam propulsion systems and hydraulic systems
- Converted many of the QA/SUBSAFE hardcopy documents to digital copies and became the QA supervisor for the Mechanical Division.
Education
Bachelor Of Business Science - Business Management
College of Business, Colorado State University - Global
Boulder, COBachelor Of Science - Facilities Planning And Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FLLeadership/Management Certification, US Air Force Community College
Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, US Air Force Community College
HVAC Engineering and Design, De Anza Community College
College of Business, Idaho State University
Pocatello, IDUS Naval Nuclear Engineering Propulsion School
HVAC Journeyman License - HVAC Systems Business Development
State of California and Idaho Journeyman HVAC Licensed
Sacramento, CA05.2003
Skills
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Attention to Detail
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Multitasking and Organization
Accomplishments
Saved Hundreds of thousands of dollars in energy expenses by retro-commissioning existing control systems and realigning operations with new operating hours.
Affiliations
VFW member.
ERP Veritas president at local office
President of the Local HOA.
Certification
EPA universal HVAC license. .
Timeline
HVAC Engineering Technician IV
Northrop Grumman Corporation
11.2017 - Current
Chief Engineer
Basin Street Properties-Able Engineering Services
01.2013 - 01.2017
Chief Engineer
ABM Facility Services
01.2010 - 01.2013
Data Center Engineer
Able Engineering
01.2009 - 01.2010
Stationary Engineer
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)
01.2005 - 01.2009
HVAC Technical Sergeant-Retired
US Air Force Reserves
01.2001 - 01.2012
Commercial HVAC Controls Foreman
Marelich Mechanical Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2005
Machinist Mate 1st Class
US Navy
01.1985 - 01.1993
Bachelor Of Business Science - Business Management
College of Business, Colorado State University - Global
Bachelor Of Science - Facilities Planning And Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Leadership/Management Certification, US Air Force Community College
Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, US Air Force Community College
HVAC Engineering and Design, De Anza Community College
College of Business, Idaho State University
US Naval Nuclear Engineering Propulsion School
HVAC Journeyman License - HVAC Systems Business Development
State of California and Idaho Journeyman HVAC Licensed
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