JOHN M. GINTHER
PUYALLUP
Summary
Dynamic Reliability Engineer with proven expertise at CBRE, excelling in preventive maintenance and data analysis. Adept at troubleshooting complex systems and enhancing operational efficiency through effective project management. Recognized for outstanding communication skills and a commitment to customer satisfaction, driving significant improvements in equipment reliability and performance.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reliability Engineer
CBRE
Redmond
04.2022 - Current
- Site: Microsoft Campus
- Manage the daily operation of critical site on the Microsoft campus
- Perform post-commissioning on systems once changes have been made.
- Provided technical guidance to operations personnel regarding troubleshooting techniques.
- Coordinated with vendors to source replacement parts for repairs or upgrades.
- Compiled and maintained records documenting engineering schematics and installed equipment.
- Reviewed and updated preventive maintenance plans for production equipment.
- Read and interpreted technical manuals, drawings and schematics to make accurate repair decisions.
- Leveraged outstanding communication, interpersonal and people skills to work well with clients.
- Evaluated product designs and identified potential reliability issues during development phase.
- Performed preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance to keep machinery running at optimal levels.
- Analyzed data from various sources including surveys and customer feedback forms, in order to identify areas of improvement within the organization.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
Project Manager
ATS Automation
Renton
01.2008 - 04.2022
- Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules, and funding.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
Senior Service Specialist
SIEMENS BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES
Issaquah
05.1999 - 01.2008
- Provided high-level customer service to clients and customers, responding quickly and efficiently to inquiries.
- Used service skills and technical knowledge to ascertain issues and provide swift, successful resolutions.
- Engaged in conversation with customers to understand needs, resolve issues and answer product questions.
- Improved product knowledge on continuous basis to provide optimal service and achieve sales quotas.
- Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
Control Systems Technician
THE BOWLIN COMPANY
Seattle
09.1992 - 05.1999
- Conducted tests on new installations or modifications of existing systems using specialized tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.
- Inspected, tested and troubleshot programmable logic controllers to identify malfunctions and potential areas of improvement.
- Configured, programmed, calibrated and maintained PLCs for industrial control systems according to predetermined specifications.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Education
Intro. To Air Conditioning -
Clover Park Voc Tech
Tacoma, WA06.1989
A.T.A. - Electronics
Olympic College
Bremerton, WA06.1982
A.S. - Computer Science
Olympic College
Bremerton, WA06.1981
High School Diploma -
Bremerton High School
Bremerton, WA06.1979
Skills
- Preventive maintenance
- Data analysis
- Technical documentation
- System troubleshooting
- Equipment calibration
- Project management
Certification
- EL6A Electrical License, 03/28
- Tridium Certified Engineer – Honeywell, 06/22
- Alerton Certified Engineer - BACTalk Systems, 02/09
- Alerton Certified Engineer - IBEX Systems, 12/08
- HVAC/Refrigeration Low Voltage License – WA State, 05/01
- Apogee Control System: Advance System Programming, 03/01
- Apogee Control System: Field Devices, 12/00
- Apogee Control System: Insight For Apogee, 11/00
- Apogee Control System: Basic System Programming, 10/00
- Apogee NT 4.0 Operating Systems, 10/00
- Staefa Control System: System Three Server, 07/95
- Staefa Control System: System Two Ver. 2.0 Advanced/GPL Class, 07/94
- Staefa Control System: Staefa Vision-Graphics Programming, 09/93
- Staefa Control System: System Two Programming, 03/93
- Staefa Control System: SMART II Super Week/Card Programming, 02/93
- RSES CFC Certification, 06/92
Projects
Microsoft Renaming Project, Redmond, WA, Microsoft TI Work, Redmond, WA, Russell Investment Center (Formally WAMU Tower), Seattle, WA, Franklin Pierce School District IBEX Upgrade, Tacoma, WA, Microsoft Campus 'Staefa to Apogee Integration', Redmond, WA, Life Building - Safeco Campus 'Staefa to Apogee Integration', Redmond, WA, Microsoft Buildings 14, 25-28, Cascade Place and Augusta, Redmond, WA, Snohomish County PUD-1 Office Building, Everett, WA, Bristol-Myers Squibb Research Labs/Office Building, Seattle, WA, Court In The Square Office Building, Seattle, WA, Providence Medical Building, Seattle, WA, Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA, Weyerhaeuser Corporate Campus, Federal Way, WA, Weyerhaeuser Tacoma Bldg, Tacoma, WA, McChord Air Force Base, Tacoma, WA, Getty Museum, Los Angeles, CA
Timeline
Reliability Engineer
CBRE
04.2022 - Current
Project Manager
ATS Automation
01.2008 - 04.2022
Senior Service Specialist
SIEMENS BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES
05.1999 - 01.2008
Control Systems Technician
THE BOWLIN COMPANY
09.1992 - 05.1999
Intro. To Air Conditioning -
Clover Park Voc Tech
A.T.A. - Electronics
Olympic College
A.S. - Computer Science
Olympic College
High School Diploma -
Bremerton High School
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