Gregory Kiefer
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
For over 22 years I had worked in the skilled building trades. I've had the opportunity to exercise knowledge in building maintenance with HVAC and refrigeration being main expertise. Have enjoyed providing technical support on complex systems to vendors technicians as well as facilitate solutions for hurdles on demanding repairs. At one time or another in current position the last 9 years, I've had the opportunity to manage facility needs for 200+ plasma donor centers throughout the United States. Not only hands on skilled building trade experience, I am familiar with Microsoft programs, SAP/AP programs, SAP Concur, CMMS software such as (Maximo) / (Visual Lease), and other business management computer based program skills. I have gained experience partnering with Real Estate teams, property owners / landlords, building services and customers. Throughout the remainder of my career, I hope continue to manage and possibly improve already in place procedures and tasks, as well as adapt to the changes and new procedures to better myself and the company I am employed with. Below are examples of skills and experience with managing and completing complex tasks throughout my career history.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Refrigeration-HVAC Consultant-Engineer
Grifols Biomat USA - Plasma Collections
06.2015 - 01.2024
- Continue to gain building maintenance and business management skills.
- Became proficient with different Microsoft programs (word, excel, PowerPoint)
- Gained skills utilizing CMMS programs for vendor management (Maximo)
- Performed expense and invoice and management with SAP/AP program.
- Utilize Maximo & Visual Lease and similar programs for storing information and reviewing lease requirements.
- Managed and provided technical support to over 40 vendors and their technicians maintaining freezers, HVAC, electrical systems, and generators.
- Manage daily operations and capitol cost for accurate budget management.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Provide technical assistance with architectural repairs from drywall and roofing to structural solutions in conjunction with HVAC or refrigeration projects.
- Obtained communication skills with people of different cultures and backgrounds from all over United States.
- Collaborated with many different types of vendors in skilled building trades leading to good relationships.
- Trained and developed department leaders and management staff for specific projects and ongoing operational needs.
- Supported capital project planning and contributed to feasibility studies.
- Manage facility repairs and upgrades schedule as well has coordinate meetings with management teams, vendor-installation team, logistics, and quality departments for change control or construction change requests.
- Assist management teams with documentation or other information needed in fast manner when center management teams are in process of internal / external, compliance, EMA or FDA audit.
- Work sufficiently with Real Estate Dept. on roofing leak / upgrade, plumbing issues, electrical failures as well as HVAC/R PM completions for sites that are maintained by property owners or landlord.
Mechanical Contractors
Colonial-Webb/CSUSA
06.2008 - 06.2015
- Continued further education in commercial and industrial HVAC and Refrigeration
- Managed preventative maintenance and repairs on various types of buildings and accounts
- Mastered troubleshooting various manufacturers commercial and industrial boiler, VAV & CV rooftop systems and air handlers, humidification systems steam and ultrasonic, refrigeration systems warehouse/ walk in/reach in medium/ low temp applications, water- and air-cooled chiller systems centrifugal/ screw/scroll applications, microprocessor digital system controls on various make and model of equipment.
- 2009 2010 approximately 1.5 yrs. assisted with onsite service of HVAC/R equipment in Hampton VA jet turbine manufacturing plant.
- Maintain various critical data room systems for major cell phone organizations, 911 emergency operation centers, military operation, hospitals, blood plasma centers, retirement homes, and credit unions/banks.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters for executing installation projects accurately.
HVAC Service and Installation Technician
Structural Mechanical
05.2004 - 06.2008
- Continued to enhance education in all aspects of HVAC and refrigeration industry.
- Preferred by certain customers to maintain their HVAC/R equipment.
- Support for fellow employees
- Mastered ability to perform HVAC/R commercial and industrial services in timely manner.
- Developed extensive knowledge of commercial and industrial HVAC/R equipment.
- Responsible for service accounts to maintain HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
Dive tender
Virginia Marine Structures
04.2003 - 05.2004
- Obtained light experience with heavy equipment operating.
- Tended to divers performing underwater construction.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
Maintenance technician
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust
07.2001 - 04.2003
- Gained knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, roofing, and other building related repair knowledge
- Obtained EPA Universal Refrigeration Transition and Recovery certification.
- Performed troubleshooting on equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Acquired experience in completion of paperwork following services to customers maintenance needs.
- Began my general education of HVAC industry.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
Education
Accountable Journeyman Class Hours -
R. Hobbs HVAC/R School & Ferris State University
Virginia Beach, VASkills
- Team player, dependable, prompt and honest Always ready to collaborate with others and provide technical support to fellow employees and vendor technicians on and off site
- Experience in all areas of HVAC/R, installation, troubleshooting, system analysis, and maintenance, and able to do so in timely manner
- Work well with customers by providing them with optimal product to meet their HVAC, refrigeration, electrical and plumbing needs
- Able to develop action plans based on KPI and cost Matrix to establish upcoming equipment replacement to review of current vendor service provided and other options
- Experienced with maintaining freezer, HVAC and equipment inventory while trending repair costs, equipment performance for potential repair/replacement budget forecast
- Blueprint / building plan understanding for accurate project management as well as accurately review construction plans “plan review” for new location construction / remodel
- Manage capital expenditures with capital requisitions, issuing PO, and funds management for capital approved projects
- Proficient with managing vendor lists and status by assisting with updated insurances (COIs), contact information, and contracts / master service agreements
- Capable of managing critical emergencies such as hurricanes, storm, and / or unplanned power loss event to include generator deployment, coordination of electrician and HVAC/R technicians for accurate generator connections
- Accurately update and create department-equipment reference files such as emergency action plan playbooks, along with site equipment technical analysis forms, vendor repair procedure forms, and Inventory lists
- Reliable customer service to assist management teams with regulatory documentation that management teams need while in process of internal, external audit/ inspection
Timeline
Refrigeration-HVAC Consultant-Engineer
Grifols Biomat USA - Plasma Collections
06.2015 - 01.2024
Mechanical Contractors
Colonial-Webb/CSUSA
06.2008 - 06.2015
HVAC Service and Installation Technician
Structural Mechanical
05.2004 - 06.2008
Dive tender
Virginia Marine Structures
04.2003 - 05.2004
Maintenance technician
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust
07.2001 - 04.2003
Accountable Journeyman Class Hours -
R. Hobbs HVAC/R School & Ferris State University
Professional References
- John Farley, Spirit Lake, Idaho, (208) 514-6422
- Jeannette Arnold, Missouri, (816) 500-4749
References
- Michael McGourty, Va. Beach, VA, (757) 274-9886
- Greg Womble, Yorktown, VA, (757) 940-0077
Professional References
- John Farley, Spirit Lake, Idaho, (208) 514-6422
- Jeannette Arnold, Missouri, (816) 500-4749
References
- Michael McGourty, Va. Beach, VA, (757) 274-9886
- Greg Womble, Yorktown, VA, (757) 940-0077
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