GIGI HERESCU
Chicago,IL
Summary
Safety Oriented Maintenance Worker offering 18 years of troubleshooting and repair expertise. Dedicated and reliable with skills in problem solving, general plumbing and electrical work. Team-oriented with commitment to completing tasks on-time and under budget.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Stationary Engineer
Ferrero Candy Company
11.2020 - Current
- Facilitates repairs on all machinery
- Maintains Stationary equipment including boilers, ventilation systems, motors and heating and cooling systems
- Performs installation and repair of piping, structural and electrical systems
- Inspects equipment for malfunctions and makes adjustments or repairs to restore equipment to operating condition
- Operates, monitors, and maintains automated building and equipment control systems
- Computes job costs and effectively manages inventory for parts, equipment and materials
- Maintains current daily logs, preventative maintenance records and equipment repair files in order to comply with local, state and federal regulatory requirements
- Operates Ammonia Chiller and all system components
Stationary Engineer
Sterling Engineering Inc.
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Oversaw start-up, operations, and shutdown procedures
- Inspected systems, equipment, and components to determine maintenance needs
- Designing improvements to equipment to optimize worker productivity
- Conducted preventative, corrective, and predictive maintenance actions
- Identified problems and recommended new processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs
- Coached and assisted employees with adapting to new processes
- Collected and tested water samples from cooling towers and other systems
- Worked with large HVAC systems such as boilers, chillers, and furnaces
- Analyzed problems and took appropriate action to maintain continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems
- Completed minor preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on equipment
Maintenance Crew Leader
Park Place Towers Condominium Association
06.2018 - 10.2019
- Maintained performance by cleaning and lubricating components such as HVAC units, heating pumps, air handlers, bearings, louvers, motors, engines and compressors
- Replaced bulbs in light fixtures and regularly checked smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to maintain proper functionality
- Oversaw up-keep of entire facility and notified supervisors of service repair needs
Chief Engineer
Premier Management Services Inc.
04.2015 - 10.2017
- Oversaw initiatives devoted to improving physical condition of the building, responsible for the operations of heating, cooling systems
- Pool and spa facility: water system function and treatment
- Analyzed system functions, budgets and objectives in order to determine needed changes
- Directed team of 2 engineering staff managing cleaning and maintenance task procedures
- Developed and implemented plans for routine preventative maintenance
- Improved cost-efficiency and output of diverse facility equipment through corrective maintenance, repair and calibration
- Troubleshot conflicting design and development requirements and special material requirements
- Meticulously kept records of building rounds, engineering logs and data sheets
- Administered hands-on instruction in basic maintenance, safety and troubleshooting procedures
- Maintained entire infrastructure and compliance documentation including building drawings and federal, state, and local permits and environmental reports
- Assisted in development of corporate plans, including infrastructure upgrades, equipment replacements and building modifications
- Supervised engineering and maintenance staff including hiring, training, and personal development
- Identified facility deficiencies, incorporating repair actions into maintenance procedures
- Oversee and perform emergency tests on fire system
- Perform weekly and monthly tests on power generator under full load capacity
- Coordinated review of contractors and submission of shop drawings and samples
- Discussed design specifications and procedures with project manager, engineering team and construction manager
- Facilitated continuous improvement initiatives with successful changes affecting all areas of operations
- Assessed task completion to meet all project deadlines
Chief Building Engineer
Grand on Grand Condominium Association
07.2004 - 11.2014
- Boosted customer satisfaction scores by rolling out new motivational initiative for team workers
- Coordinated efficient maintenance schedules to keep systems running at peak levels
- Established and enforced clear safety policies to protect workers from injury
- Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill or ability issues
- Maintained optimal supply levels to meet expected demands without overreaching budget targets
- Monitored employee work levels and optimized performance with strategic approaches
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults
- Rolled out improved training programs for maintenance employees
- Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs
- Established and documented protocols for preventative maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime
- Investigated and corrected mechanical problems with the proper machinery
- Liaison between maintenance team and management
- Monitored priorities and delegated tasks efficiently
- Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity
- Developed and implemented employee incentive program to promote top performance
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
Education
TECH, TRADE, VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATION -
LOCAL 399, LOCAL 1 TRAINING CENTER
CHICAGO, ILPROFESSIONAL CAREER TRAINING INSTITUTE -
ROMANIA
ELECTRO-MECHANIC INDUSTRIAL MACHINE -
LIC. IND #2-ROMANIA
Skills
- Installing New Components
- Inspecting Equipment
- Performing Repairs
- HVAC Systems
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Pump Maintenance
- Control Systems
- Safety Procedures
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Valve Repair
Certification
- Stationary Engineer License-City of Chicago-Low and High Pressure Steam Management.
- N.I.U.L.P.E.- National Institute for the Uniform of Power Engineers-1st class
- H.P Steam Boiler Operator
- R.S.E.S. Refrigerant Usage Technician
- Oil and Refrigerants Recovery
- Power Generator Operator
- Pool and Spa Operator
- Residue Chemicals Technician
- First Aid/CPR
- Plumbing, Electricity, Hand/Power Tools
- Chemical Water Treatment
- Schematics A+ Computer Blueprint Reading and Recording
- Ammonia Operator Technician Certificate
Affiliations
Chief Engineer Association of Chicagoland
Timeline
Stationary Engineer
Ferrero Candy Company
11.2020 - Current
Stationary Engineer
Sterling Engineering Inc.
07.2020 - 11.2020
Maintenance Crew Leader
Park Place Towers Condominium Association
06.2018 - 10.2019
Chief Engineer
Premier Management Services Inc.
04.2015 - 10.2017
Chief Building Engineer
Grand on Grand Condominium Association
07.2004 - 11.2014
TECH, TRADE, VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATION -
LOCAL 399, LOCAL 1 TRAINING CENTER
PROFESSIONAL CAREER TRAINING INSTITUTE -
ROMANIA
ELECTRO-MECHANIC INDUSTRIAL MACHINE -
LIC. IND #2-ROMANIA
- Stationary Engineer License-City of Chicago-Low and High Pressure Steam Management.
- N.I.U.L.P.E.- National Institute for the Uniform of Power Engineers-1st class
- H.P Steam Boiler Operator
- R.S.E.S. Refrigerant Usage Technician
- Oil and Refrigerants Recovery
- Power Generator Operator
- Pool and Spa Operator
- Residue Chemicals Technician
- First Aid/CPR
- Plumbing, Electricity, Hand/Power Tools
- Chemical Water Treatment
- Schematics A+ Computer Blueprint Reading and Recording
- Ammonia Operator Technician Certificate
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