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Kale D. Groff

Wynantskill,NY

Summary

HVAC and facilities operations professional with 14+ years of experience, including 3 years at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals working off-shift with minimal oversight. Promoted to HVAC Technician III (Jan 2026). Maintains critical HVAC equipment, responds to GMP area alarms (CTUs, freezers, air handlers), and documents work in Blue Mountain CMMS. Monitors Pi Vision daily to track system performance and detect deviations. Holds BS in Business Management (GPA 3.68) and AAS in HVAC. Previously at Knolls Atomic Laboratories, collaborated with engineering to design a refrigerant transfer system that cut costs and improved efficiency by 165%. Seeking Control Room Supervisor role to lead alarm response, compliance documentation, team development, and cross-functional coordination.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HVAC Technician III

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
Rensselaer, NY
01.2022 - Current
  • Work off-shift with minimal oversight, monitoring and responding to alarms on CTUs, walk-in freezers, air handlers, and GMP process/support equipment
  • Monitor Pi Vision daily to track HVAC performance, identify trends, and detect deviations before they become alarms
  • Use Blue Mountain CMMS to document all work contemporaneously for compliance and audit readiness
  • Monitor weekly dew point trends across the site and document deviations—directly relevant to BAS alarm response
  • Take monthly glycol samples for Building 85's chilled glycol system
  • Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and engineering specs to diagnose issues
  • Manage tool and parts inventory; work overtime, holidays, and weekends

Senior Operational Technician

KAPL
Niskayuna, NY
01.2019 - 09.2022
  • Trained and supervised new employees; signed off on qualification cards
  • Used IBM TRIRIGA to coordinate work with craft supervisors (electricians, steamfitters, millwrights)
  • Operated and designed HMI automated logic for multiple test facilities (refrigerant loops)
  • Collaborated with engineers on equipment and facility upgrades
  • Led work briefs and coordinated work packages for subcontractors

Associate Operational Technician

KAPL
Niskayuna, NY
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Determined maintenance requirements and assigned repairs
  • Completed daily job reports and logs; updated facility procedures
  • Qualified in Lockout/Tagout, Cat 2 electrical safety, and GDS Operator

HVAC Technician

Eastern Heating and Cooling
Albany, NY
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Performed service on Building Automation Controls (Automated Logic)
  • Responded to scheduled and emergency appointments

HVAC Technician & Laborer

Apollo Heating, Inc. & Groff's Plumbing, Heating & Remodeling
NY
01.2011 - 01.2015

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, NY
09-2025

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational HVAC Technical Services

Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY
01-2015

Skills

  • Skill Area (Proficiency / Evidence)
  • Pi Vision/Alarm response (Advanced) – Daily monitoring for proactive deviation detection
  • CMMS Blue Mountain (Advanced) – Daily use for compliance records
  • Off-shift independent work (Advanced) – 3 years minimal oversight
  • GMP/BAS/HMI (Advanced) – GMP manufacturing Automated Logic KAPL facilities
  • Leadership (Advanced) – Signed off qualification cards; led work briefs
  • Project management (Advanced) – BS Business Management (368) upgrade projects
  • Process improvement (Advanced) – 165% efficiency gain; chiller hose fix

Accomplishments

  • Process Improvement at Regeneron: Identified collapsing chiller hoses; proposed rigid hosing—being installed this year
  • Refrigerant System Redesign (Knolls): Designed system that cut costs, improved safety, and increased efficiency by 165%
  • Two-Year Project Leadership: Oversaw test facility project with union trades—delivered on schedule
  • Pi Vision Proactive Monitoring: Daily tracking enables deviation detection before alarms escalate
  • Safety Mentorship: Reduced safety critiques through new employee training

Certification

  • EPA Type II
  • Gastite Installer (CSST)
  • Lockout/Tagout & Cat 2 Electrical Safety
  • GDS Operator (GAMMA DENSITOMETER SYSTEM)

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

HVAC Technician III

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
01.2022 - Current

Senior Operational Technician

KAPL
01.2019 - 09.2022

Associate Operational Technician

KAPL
01.2017 - 01.2019

HVAC Technician

Eastern Heating and Cooling
01.2015 - 01.2016

HVAC Technician & Laborer

Apollo Heating, Inc. & Groff's Plumbing, Heating & Remodeling
01.2011 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Phoenix

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational HVAC Technical Services

Hudson Valley Community College