John Baker
HVAC Watch Engineer
Hammonton
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
6
6
Certifications
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
HVAC Watch Engineer
Federal Reserve Bank of NY
03.2024 - Current
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering professional growth and promoting knowledge sharing within the team.
- Conducted rigorous quality control checks, ensuring all engineering projects met internal and external quality standards.
- Maintain detailed logs of repairs and routine maintenance.
- Assign daily work orders to maintenance staff.
- Maintain Filter Inventory for building needs.
- Monitor and adjust Building management system.
- Monitor and respond to fire alarm system.
- Perform maintenance and repairs on building equipment.
- Operate Boilers and Chiller Plant
Construction Code Inspector 1
New Jersey Department Of Labor And Workforce Development
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
- Investigated complaints to remedy buildings, equipment and safety issues.
- Performed inspections of Boilers, Pressure Vessels and Refrigeration equipment to check for compliance, safety, tampering and evidence of code violations.
- Recorded inspections and violations into Jurisdiction Online system.
- Tracked daily mileage and logged onto monthly expense reports.
- Conducted various field investigations.
- Made and submitted reports detailing finding and any actions taken.
- Re-inspected commercial sites which previously failed inspections.
- Kept up-to-date on inspection regulations, codes, ordinances and techniques.
- Logged weekly itinerary on Microsoft Access
HVAC Lead Technician
Rowan University SOM
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Replaced bearings, pump seals and packing.
- Investigated major malfunctions and breakdowns of heating and air-conditioning systems and used troubleshooting to determine causes.
- Repaired and replaced motors, bearings and belts.
- Performed troubleshooting on HVAC systems to determine root cause of issues.
- Monitored building environmental conditions.
- Maintained boilers, hot water systems, gas heating equipment and food service equipment.
- Operated Low Pressure Boiler/Chiller plant
- Worked overtime, holidays and weekends to accommodate company needs.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance
HVAC Lead
RESORTS HOTEL AND CASINO
11.2003 - 12.2021
- Maintain and Operate High Pressure Boilers, Chiller Plants, Cooling towers and performed water chemistry checks
- Maintain and Operate Air Handler Units, Roof Top Units, filter changes, belt adjust/replace, damper lube and repair
- Control Calibration Diagnosis and repair Self contained and Rack refrigeration systems
- Operate and troubleshoot Metasys Building Automation System, replace and calibrate actuators and sensors
- Calibrate pneumatics panels
- Maintain air compressor systems and air dryers
- Clean and Troubleshoot/repair ice machines
- Maintain Inventory, Order parts and shop supplies
- Maintain preventive maintenance logs and Refrigerant usage logs on excel spreadsheets
- Rebuild/Replace pump bearings and seals
- Oversee and coordinate contractors performing repairs
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
Education
Studied HVAC - Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, And Refrigeration Technology
Local 68 Operating Engineers Training Center
Atlantic City, NJ05.2008
High School Diploma - undefined
Buena Regional High School
Buena, NJ06.2000
Skills
- System Maintenance
- Equipment Replacement
- Repairing refrigeration systems
- Soldering and brazing
- Troubleshooting components
- Mechanical aptitude
Certification
Universal CFC License - 030700179
Timeline
HVAC Watch Engineer
Federal Reserve Bank of NY
03.2024 - Current
Construction Code Inspector 1
New Jersey Department Of Labor And Workforce Development
01.2023 - 02.2024
HVAC Lead Technician
Rowan University SOM
12.2021 - 12.2022
HVAC Lead
RESORTS HOTEL AND CASINO
11.2003 - 12.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Buena Regional High School
Studied HVAC - Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, And Refrigeration Technology
Local 68 Operating Engineers Training Center