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Matthew Traina

Woodbridge Township,New Jersey

Summary

Dynamic Operating Engineer with extensive experience at CBRE, skilled in optimizing mechanical systems and enhancing energy efficiency. Proven problem solver adept at operating and maintaining complex equipment, including 3000 kW Jenbacher co-generation engines. Committed to safety and compliance, consistently delivering high-quality results in challenging environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Operating Engineer

CBRE
Manhattan, NY
07.2024 - Current
  • Responded to emergency service calls in a timely manner to troubleshoot problems with equipment.
  • Conducted preventive maintenance on all operating systems including lubricating moving parts and checking oil levels.
  • Performed regular inspections of all mechanical systems
  • Operated centrifugal chillers and Absorbers for optimal building efficiency
  • Repaired worn or damaged parts using hand tools, power tools or welding equipment as required.
  • Maintained accurate records of repairs, modifications and other related activities performed on the equipment.
  • Adjusted valves, checked levels, monitored gauges and recorded readings in log book.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing assigned duties.
  • Replaced defective electrical components such as switches, relays and circuit boards.
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning air filters, greasing bearings and changing belts on motors.
  • Performed regular inspections of all mechanical systems to ensure safe and efficient operation.

Engineer

Brookfield operated by CBRE manhattan west
New York, NY
12.2020 - 06.2024
  • Applied technical knowledge to help promote safe work environment and enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Developed preventive maintenance programs and supported energy conservation improvements.
  • AC package unit maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Inspected and repaired equipment to maintain durability and optimal performance.
  • Amtrak ventilation systems maintenance and experience with operating.
  • Condenser water treatment programs with chemicals.
  • Brookfield training programs learning job-site safety.
  • Proficiently trained with fire alarm panels.

Engineers Helper

Related Management 20 hudson yards
, NY
07.2018 - 12.2020
  • Assisted engineer with running co-generation plant.
    Building rounds and inspections on all
  • equipment.
    Started and operated Jenbacher 3000 kw co-generation engines and performed engine readings hourly.
  • Serviced retail tenant AC units quarterly.
    Performed PM'S on all retail and co-generation equipment.
  • Operated JCI retail BMS system and Thermo systems cogen BMS.
  • Handled all delegated tasks, including replacement of cylinder heads and changing compensators for jen bacher engines.

Steamfitter

Larsen&ruggerio
Staten Island, NY
01.2018 - 07.2018
  • Performed tenant AC maintenance.
  • Assisted with installation of AHU coils.
  • Assisted with brazing, soldering and welding.
  • Located leaks and or issues and performed necessary work.
  • Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
  • Read and analyzed blueprints, sketches and designs prior to constructing and laying out piping for assembly.
  • Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
  • Performed piping work in maintenance, repair and construction of different types of systems.

Skills

  • Replacement of JWP (JACKET WATER), ICWP (INTERCOOLER), CWP AND CHWP'S
  • Operations on BMS systems making temperature adjustments, valve adjustments, set point adjustments and engine adjustments
  • Maintained a 3000 kw Jenbacher co-generation engine, changed spark plugs, compensators, filters, coolant, oil and gear box oil
  • Operated absorption chillers to remove heat from engines and create chilled chilled water
  • Familiar with Trane chiller start up and shut down
  • Operated and maintained Caterpillar 2000 kw emergency generator
  • Pulled all pumps, pfhx and ac unit strainers
  • Operated boilers for retail and cogeneration operations by using thermo-loop
  • Exceptional problem solver
  • Piping specifications
    Job order prioritization
  • FDNY certified with A-35, F-01, G-60, F-60, G-91, S-95, S-12, S-13, S-14, B-29, A-2 AND Z-51 NYC REFRIGERATION LICENSE
  • Jenbacher level 10 and level 15 CO-generation engine training, allowing me to sign into databases and make adjustments as needed
  • Operate welding equipment using stick or tig
  • Brazing and soldering
    Familiar with engines and components
  • Advanced knowledge with package units and split systems

Timeline

Operating Engineer

CBRE
07.2024 - Current

Engineer

Brookfield operated by CBRE manhattan west
12.2020 - 06.2024

Engineers Helper

Related Management 20 hudson yards
07.2018 - 12.2020

Steamfitter

Larsen&ruggerio
01.2018 - 07.2018
Matthew Traina