Luigi Natale
NEW HYDE PARK
Summary
Chief Engineer with extensive experience at Edison Properties, excelling in project management and HVAC systems. Proven track record in enhancing facility operations and implementing maintenance programs, ensuring safety and efficiency. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills foster collaboration and drive team success in achieving Class A standards.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Engineer
Edison Properties
06.2017 - Current
- Work with building management to ensure the building is being run in the safest and most efficient manner,
- Make certain the building is being operated to a Class A standard.
- Work with management in exploring the newest, most efficient standards, and equipment in the industry.
- Explore ways to upgrade building operations on present and future capital improvement projects.
- Verify that all projects are being completed properly.
- Assist with day-to-day work and repairs when needed.
- Produce all work orders and projects to be delegated by the Assistant Chief.
- Oversee the preventive maintenance schedule performed by engineers.
- Responsible for scheduling and coverage of shifts, holidays, and overtime when necessary.
- Mentor all new engineers.
- Assist FLSD to ensure that safety systems are operating within proper FDNY code
- Responsible for any emergency calls that occur after hours.
- Meet with vendors and construction companies to discuss all building-related projects
- Evaluate vendor proposals.
- Negotiate contracts to ensure optimal resource allocation and service delivery.
- Maintain open lines of communication with all tenant facility managers.
Assistant Chief Engineer
Edison Properties
05.2015 - 06.2017
- Assist the Chief Engineer in overseeing the day-to-day efficient operation and maintenance of all equipment.
- Ensure all systems are maintained properly, and preventive maintenance schedules are being adhered to by engineering staff.
- Expedite and assist with daily work orders with the engineering staff, and ensure proper completion.
- Help oversee any current building projects, and make the Chief Engineer aware of any issues as they occur.
- Maintain inventory of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and filters.
- Assume the role of Chief Engineer in their absence.
- Available to cover shifts when necessary.
- answer emergency calls that may occur after hours
- maintain open lines of communication with all tenant facility managers
Start up Engineer
Edison Properties
04.2004 - 05.2015
- Responsible for the startup of all HVAC equipment Including three 600-ton broad absorbers, and one 100-ton DB unit. (9) Package units throughout the building, also including all heating systems
- Determine which means to operate based on weather conditions daily.
- Take building readings.
- Conduct first building check.
- Notify the Chief or Assistant of any issues found.
- Make sure all equipment is working properly.
- Assist vendors and contractors who are scheduled before 8 a.m.
- Help security with any issues that may have occurred overnight or in the early morning.
- Answer all house calls before 8 a.m.
- Work with other engineers to attend to work requests.
- Conduct building equipment repairs directed by the Chief or Assistant Chief.
- Carry out preventive maintenance work orders as scheduled.
Engineer
Edison Properties
1996 - 04.2004
- Answer all tenant HVAC calls.
- Do routine checks of building equipment throughout the day.
- Take hourly readings of chillers.
- Coordinate with the chemical company on the operation and maintenance of the chemical treatment plant.
- Work with other engineers on building repairs.
- On the night shift, responsible for the shutdown of all HVAC equipment.
- Complete any work orders that may be outstanding.
- Do building rounds.
- Take the meter reading.
- Answer any call from security or cleaning staff.
- Complete small projects assigned by the Chief Engineer, including the PM's.
- Responsible for running HVAC overtime when needed.
- On the weekend shift, responsible for all inspections of ATS switches.
- Conduct testing of the building generator system.
- Grease the bearings for all motors and fans throughout the building.
- Check egress stairs for ultraviolet lighting strips.
- Make repairs where necessary.
- Complete inspection and signing of all building fire extinguishers.
- Check building special service and booster pumps.
- Do monthly of fire alarm devices
Education
High School Diploma -
Queens Vocational High School
Queens, NYTurner School For Refrigeration
New York, NYSkills
- Troubleshooting
- Project management
- Maintenance processes
- Equipment monitoring and operation management
- Team direction
- Maintenance programs, planning and procedures
- HVAC
- Facility operations
- Emergency plans and procedures
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Quality control, Problem-solving abilities and Safety management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Certification
- Licensed Refrigeration Engineer
- CFC Certificate Holder
- FSD Certificate
Timeline
Chief Engineer
Edison Properties
06.2017 - Current
Assistant Chief Engineer
Edison Properties
05.2015 - 06.2017
Start up Engineer
Edison Properties
04.2004 - 05.2015
Engineer
Edison Properties
1996 - 04.2004
High School Diploma -
Queens Vocational High School
Turner School For Refrigeration