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JOHN NACINOPA

North Las Vegas,NV

Summary

A 20-year, Civil Engineer in the US Air Force as Master Sergeant/E7 with experience in construction, project management, and planning. Excels in leading diverse groups of people to complete complex goals and objectives. Detail-focused Facilities Manager with proven history of developing and executing preventive maintenance operations. Able to provide support with budget development and forecasts to reduce costs. Performed as Electrical and Facilities Systems Superintendent for the Department of the Air Force Nevada testing range with extensive experience in power generation, electrical infrastructure, construction management, and deployed wartime civil engineer support. Manages and directs maintenance, installation, and operation of multi-million-dollar assets associated with military base operations and the Department of Defense (DoD) war-fighting mission. Held a TOP SECRET (TS/SCI w/ poly) clearance.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Facility Manager

MSTS
Las Vegas, NV
01.2024 - Current
  • Inspected buildings regularly to identify potential risks or hazards that may affect employee safety.
  • Resolved customer complaints pertaining to facility-related matters quickly and effectively.
  • Liaised between tenants, stakeholders, construction, and management for project coordination.
  • Provided electrical SME guidance for the C-01 ATS Replacement Project. Created an alternative power plan for the data center. Identified UPS deficiencies.
  • Deconflicted A-18 tie-in project with A-01 tenants and ITS HVAC requirements.
  • Member of the UPS inspection team. Inspects UPS systems along with industrial hygiene for permitting and commissioning.

<ul> <li>Launched the VGT2 Amazon facility in North Las Vegas. Headed the Base Building Maintenance department, supporting over 1.2 million sq/ft site.</li> <li>Maintain the Amazon facility's mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.</li> <li>Ensures that work performed is accomplished efficiently, with a minimum amount of disruption to material handling operations.</li> <li>Recommend and estimate facility repairs and improvements for inclusion in the annual budget. Maintain and ensure the availability of an adequate operating inventory of tools and supplies.</li> <li>Coordinate with vendors and contractors to complete small- to large-scope projects.</li> <li>Manages fire life and safety programs and complies with local, state, and federal regulatory instructions.</li> <li>Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials, and maintain a clean and safe workplace.</li> <li>Certified in CPR, NFPA, OSHA 10, and LOTO programs.</li> </ul>

Daifuku/ELS-Amazon
Las Vegas, NV
01.2023 - Current
  • Launched the VGT2 Amazon facility in North Las Vegas. Headed the Base Building Maintenance department, supporting over 1.2 million sq/ft site.
  • Maintain the Amazon facility's mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
  • Ensures that work performed is accomplished efficiently, with a minimum amount of disruption to material handling operations.
  • Recommend and estimate facility repairs and improvements for inclusion in the annual budget. Maintain and ensure the availability of an adequate operating inventory of tools and supplies.
  • Coordinate with vendors and contractors to complete small- to large-scope projects.
  • Manages fire life and safety programs and complies with local, state, and federal regulatory instructions.
  • Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials, and maintain a clean and safe workplace.
  • Certified in CPR, NFPA, OSHA 10, and LOTO programs.

<ul> <li>Leads 57 civilian and military personnel for a highly selective, classified organization.</li> <li>Prioritizes, schedules, and directs maintenance operations supporting a $3 billion dollar Presidentially directed special access program (SAP).</li> <li>Oversees a multi-million-dollar mission support contract, supporting over 3,000 facilities, 2,000 personnel, and infrastructure valued at $8 billion.</li> <li>Oversees airfield lighting, high voltage, and emergency power systems.</li> <li>Provides quality assurance (QA) for maintenance contractors.</li> <li>Supervised multi-craft sections: HVAC, plumbing, structural, heavy equipment operators, fire suppression, engineering, and planning.</li> <li>Managed continuous improvement strategies to improve construction and maintenance program costs through the Asset Management Program.</li> <li>Leveraged operational statistics to implement continuous improvement programs to meet scheduling and budgetary goals.</li> <li>Manages safety, environmental, and security programs, ensures all policies, and all state and federal guidelines are followed.</li> <li>Produces monthly performance reports for civilian and vendor maintenance contracts.</li> </ul>

U.S Air Force
Las Vegas, NV
03.2019 - 12.2022
  • Leads 57 civilian and military personnel for a highly selective, classified organization.
  • Prioritizes, schedules, and directs maintenance operations supporting a $3 billion dollar Presidentially directed special access program (SAP).
  • Oversees a multi-million-dollar mission support contract, supporting over 3,000 facilities, 2,000 personnel, and infrastructure valued at $8 billion.
  • Oversees airfield lighting, high voltage, and emergency power systems.
  • Provides quality assurance (QA) for maintenance contractors.
  • Supervised multi-craft sections: HVAC, plumbing, structural, heavy equipment operators, fire suppression, engineering, and planning.
  • Managed continuous improvement strategies to improve construction and maintenance program costs through the Asset Management Program.
  • Leveraged operational statistics to implement continuous improvement programs to meet scheduling and budgetary goals.
  • Manages safety, environmental, and security programs, ensures all policies, and all state and federal guidelines are followed.
  • Produces monthly performance reports for civilian and vendor maintenance contracts.

<ul> <li>Supervised 19 military and civilian workers, executed 7,000 annual maintenance inspections.</li> <li>Oversaw the repair and operations of 65 power systems for 81 mission-critical facilities, supporting $5.4 billion in Special Operations assets.</li> <li>Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions, and meet deadlines.</li> <li>Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.</li> <li>Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.</li> <li>Managed personnel and equipment deployments for three combatant commands, supporting war campaigns in Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, and Africa.</li> <li>Deployed to Niger for the Special Operations Command - Africa mission.</li> <li>Deployed to Djibouti for the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa mission.</li> <li>Deployed to Kuwait, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Bahrain as part of the Special Operations Command civil engineering team.</li> </ul>

U.S Air Force
Cannon AFB, NM
08.2014 - 03.2019
  • Supervised 19 military and civilian workers, executed 7,000 annual maintenance inspections.
  • Oversaw the repair and operations of 65 power systems for 81 mission-critical facilities, supporting $5.4 billion in Special Operations assets.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions, and meet deadlines.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Managed personnel and equipment deployments for three combatant commands, supporting war campaigns in Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, and Africa.
  • Deployed to Niger for the Special Operations Command - Africa mission.
  • Deployed to Djibouti for the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa mission.
  • Deployed to Kuwait, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Bahrain as part of the Special Operations Command civil engineering team.

<ul><li>Qualified MQ-9 drone Sensor Operator for 33rd Special Operations Attack Squadron.</li><li>Plans navigational routes, briefs weather, provides targeting tracking and identification.</li><li>Performed mission planning by gathering target information and locating hostile forces and enemy defense locations.</li><li>Handled all operations of infrared and low light television sensor symptoms.</li><li>Conducted troubleshooting techniques to resolve issues that had been detected with sensor equipment.</li></ul>

U.S Air Force
Cannon AFB, NM
05.2012 - 08.2014
  • Qualified MQ-9 drone Sensor Operator for 33rd Special Operations Attack Squadron.
  • Plans navigational routes, briefs weather, provides targeting tracking and identification.
  • Performed mission planning by gathering target information and locating hostile forces and enemy defense locations.
  • Handled all operations of infrared and low light television sensor symptoms.
  • Conducted troubleshooting techniques to resolve issues that had been detected with sensor equipment.

<ul><li>Performed maintenance and operations for military power generators systems and aircraft arresting systems for the Air Force's premier heavy construction and repair team (820th REDHORSE SQUADRON).</li><li>Constructed med-large sized structures, concrete work, dry wall, paint, block work, road paving, PEB's, and utilities installation.</li><li>Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with OSHA policies.</li><li>Environmental manager. Ensured HAZAMAT/HAZCOM/HAZWASTE programs met state and federal requirements.</li><li>Deployed for Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom and New Horizon missions in South America.</li><li>Expertly installed forward operation base prime power in austere locations in Iraq, Kuwait, Peru, Suriname (South America).</li></ul>

U.S Air Force
Nellis AFB, NV
04.2007 - 05.2012
  • Performed maintenance and operations for military power generators systems and aircraft arresting systems for the Air Force's premier heavy construction and repair team (820th REDHORSE SQUADRON).
  • Constructed med-large sized structures, concrete work, dry wall, paint, block work, road paving, PEB's, and utilities installation.
  • Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with OSHA policies.
  • Environmental manager. Ensured HAZAMAT/HAZCOM/HAZWASTE programs met state and federal requirements.
  • Deployed for Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom and New Horizon missions in South America.
  • Expertly installed forward operation base prime power in austere locations in Iraq, Kuwait, Peru, Suriname (South America).

<ul><li>Performed daily inspections on 60 mobile generators as part of combat communications squadron.</li><li>Tested and inspected electric distribution equipment and wiring outside and within buildings to verify conformance of installation with construction and building code specifications.</li><li>Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with OSHA/NFPA standards.</li><li>Deployed to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom.</li></ul>

U.S Air Force
Robins AFB, GA
01.2003 - 04.2007
  • Performed daily inspections on 60 mobile generators as part of combat communications squadron.
  • Tested and inspected electric distribution equipment and wiring outside and within buildings to verify conformance of installation with construction and building code specifications.
  • Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with OSHA/NFPA standards.
  • Deployed to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Management

Charlestown, WV
Charlestown, WV
06.2022

Certification - Professional Management Course

Montgomery, AL
Montgomery, AL
04.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Mechanical And Electrical Technology

Montgomery, AL
Montgomery, AL
07.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Computer and Electronics Technology

Fremont, CA
Fremont, CA
03.2003

Skills

  • Staff Training and Development
  • CMMS: IWMS, MAXIMO, TRIRIGA, Infor EAM, ezRME
  • Budget Development and Management
  • Administrative Oversight
  • Process Improvement Strategies
  • Multi-Unit Operations Management
  • Conflict Mediation
  • Contract Review and Recommendations
  • Staff Training and Development
  • CMMS: IWMS, MAXIMO, TRIRIGA, Infor EAM, ezRME
  • Budget Development and Management
  • Administrative Oversight
  • Process Improvement Strategies
  • Multi-Unit Operations Management
  • Conflict Mediation
  • Contract Review and Recommendations

Honors And Awards

  • Air Force Special Operations Command, Major General Lupia Award recipient - Awarded for best Civil Engineer Technician during contingency operations.
  • Meritorious Service Medal - Awarded for managing logistical contracts in Niger, Africa. Headed special detachment team budget and logistics in support of Special Operations Command Africa joint tasking missions.
  • Air Force Commendation Medals - Awarded for successfully leading 6-man team in operating an aircraft arresting system supporting six F-16 fighter jets flying combat missions in direct support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Inherent Resolve.
  • Air Force Achievement Medal - Awarded for leading an effort to control flooding of Cannon AFB during a 100-yr hurricane storm. Successfully led 10 personnel and ran 10 deluge flood pumps and evacuated over 1.2 million gallons of storm surge water.
  • Army Achievement Medal - Awarded for leading electrical power operations for three forward operating bases in Iraq directly supporting Army objectives for the war on terror mission.

Timeline

Facility Manager

MSTS
01.2024 - Current

<ul> <li>Launched the VGT2 Amazon facility in North Las Vegas. Headed the Base Building Maintenance department, supporting over 1.2 million sq/ft site.</li> <li>Maintain the Amazon facility's mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.</li> <li>Ensures that work performed is accomplished efficiently, with a minimum amount of disruption to material handling operations.</li> <li>Recommend and estimate facility repairs and improvements for inclusion in the annual budget. Maintain and ensure the availability of an adequate operating inventory of tools and supplies.</li> <li>Coordinate with vendors and contractors to complete small- to large-scope projects.</li> <li>Manages fire life and safety programs and complies with local, state, and federal regulatory instructions.</li> <li>Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials, and maintain a clean and safe workplace.</li> <li>Certified in CPR, NFPA, OSHA 10, and LOTO programs.</li> </ul>

Daifuku/ELS-Amazon
01.2023 - Current

<ul> <li>Leads 57 civilian and military personnel for a highly selective, classified organization.</li> <li>Prioritizes, schedules, and directs maintenance operations supporting a $3 billion dollar Presidentially directed special access program (SAP).</li> <li>Oversees a multi-million-dollar mission support contract, supporting over 3,000 facilities, 2,000 personnel, and infrastructure valued at $8 billion.</li> <li>Oversees airfield lighting, high voltage, and emergency power systems.</li> <li>Provides quality assurance (QA) for maintenance contractors.</li> <li>Supervised multi-craft sections: HVAC, plumbing, structural, heavy equipment operators, fire suppression, engineering, and planning.</li> <li>Managed continuous improvement strategies to improve construction and maintenance program costs through the Asset Management Program.</li> <li>Leveraged operational statistics to implement continuous improvement programs to meet scheduling and budgetary goals.</li> <li>Manages safety, environmental, and security programs, ensures all policies, and all state and federal guidelines are followed.</li> <li>Produces monthly performance reports for civilian and vendor maintenance contracts.</li> </ul>

U.S Air Force
03.2019 - 12.2022

<ul> <li>Supervised 19 military and civilian workers, executed 7,000 annual maintenance inspections.</li> <li>Oversaw the repair and operations of 65 power systems for 81 mission-critical facilities, supporting $5.4 billion in Special Operations assets.</li> <li>Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions, and meet deadlines.</li> <li>Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.</li> <li>Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.</li> <li>Managed personnel and equipment deployments for three combatant commands, supporting war campaigns in Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, and Africa.</li> <li>Deployed to Niger for the Special Operations Command - Africa mission.</li> <li>Deployed to Djibouti for the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa mission.</li> <li>Deployed to Kuwait, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Bahrain as part of the Special Operations Command civil engineering team.</li> </ul>

U.S Air Force
08.2014 - 03.2019

<ul><li>Qualified MQ-9 drone Sensor Operator for 33rd Special Operations Attack Squadron.</li><li>Plans navigational routes, briefs weather, provides targeting tracking and identification.</li><li>Performed mission planning by gathering target information and locating hostile forces and enemy defense locations.</li><li>Handled all operations of infrared and low light television sensor symptoms.</li><li>Conducted troubleshooting techniques to resolve issues that had been detected with sensor equipment.</li></ul>

U.S Air Force
05.2012 - 08.2014

<ul><li>Performed maintenance and operations for military power generators systems and aircraft arresting systems for the Air Force's premier heavy construction and repair team (820th REDHORSE SQUADRON).</li><li>Constructed med-large sized structures, concrete work, dry wall, paint, block work, road paving, PEB's, and utilities installation.</li><li>Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with OSHA policies.</li><li>Environmental manager. Ensured HAZAMAT/HAZCOM/HAZWASTE programs met state and federal requirements.</li><li>Deployed for Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom and New Horizon missions in South America.</li><li>Expertly installed forward operation base prime power in austere locations in Iraq, Kuwait, Peru, Suriname (South America).</li></ul>

U.S Air Force
04.2007 - 05.2012

<ul><li>Performed daily inspections on 60 mobile generators as part of combat communications squadron.</li><li>Tested and inspected electric distribution equipment and wiring outside and within buildings to verify conformance of installation with construction and building code specifications.</li><li>Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with OSHA/NFPA standards.</li><li>Deployed to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom.</li></ul>

U.S Air Force
01.2003 - 04.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Management

Charlestown, WV

Certification - Professional Management Course

Montgomery, AL

Associate of Applied Science - Mechanical And Electrical Technology

Montgomery, AL

Associate of Applied Science - Computer and Electronics Technology

Fremont, CA