Michael Rowe

Key Responsibilities

• Supervised daily HVAC operations, prioritizing tasks, coordinating schedules, and ensuring adequate staffing and coverage across the team.
• Provided technical guidance, work instruction, and hands-on training to technicians on complex and non-routine assignments.
• Diagnosed and resolved faults across electrical, hydronic, pneumatic, refrigeration, and mechanical HVAC components to maximize system uptime.
• Developed HVAC modification plans and cost estimates for repair and replacement work orders.
• Programmed and maintained Building Automation Systems (BAS) to optimize performance and energy efficiency.
• Enforced compliance with safety standards and operating procedures across all work.
• Supported performance management by documenting employee progress, contributing to improvement plans, and delivering feedback for evaluations.
• Prepared detailed reports and cost estimates covering materials, labor, and equipment.

Key Achievements

• Trained HVAC 1s, 2s, and Leads on VFD installation and programming (ABB ACH580), standardizing equipment and practices division-wide.
• Mentored an apprentice from onboarding through skill development, strengthening team capability and supporting workforce development.
• Led VFD replacement program on B-Concourse, completing 45 units (37 in 2025, 8 in 2026), improving reliability and cutting unit downtime.
• Directed replacement of 11 unit heaters in the Vehicle Storage Building after years of inoperability, eliminating heating-related work orders for the entire winter.
• Retrofitted a 3-phase glazing table to run on single-phase power using VFD programming after being directly engaged by an outside contractor (Den Electric) to lead the fix.
• Helped design and launch the "Employee of the Quarter" recognition program as an Employee Engagement Committee member, boosting morale and engagement.
• Helped implement and manage the DearDen program as a member of the Employee Voice Subcommittee — later adopted city-wide as the model for the Dear Mayor program.

Key Responsibilities

• Serviced and maintained mechanical equipment on B-Concourse and across the airport campus, including supporting other assigned areas with troubleshooting on unfamiliar equipment.

Key Achievements

• Identified and cleared a significant backlog of outstanding service items left unaddressed for several years, restoring equipment to full operational status.
• Identified all split systems serving IDF rooms and completed associated repairs, service, and preventive maintenance to protect critical network infrastructure.
• Replaced numerous rooftop exhaust fans serving family and main restrooms, resolving longstanding ventilation issues.
• Identified and corrected multiple Johnson Controls programming errors, restoring air handlers to designed operating performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervised and led a team of 2–4 HVAC technicians with varying skill levels, ensuring consistent performance, accountability, and professional growth.
• Planned and scheduled preventive maintenance across a large-scale facility, optimizing uptime and system reliability.
• Managed HVAC repair and replacement projects end-to-end, including sourcing parts, coordinating contractors, gathering bids, and controlling budgets.
• Supported critical operations through emergency response and on-call rotations.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with contractors and stakeholders to ensure project success and seamless operations.

Key Achievements

• Championed employee development through onboarding, training, and certification support — helped multiple technicians earn Journeyman HVAC Certificates.
• Strengthened team morale and retention in an understaffed environment through hands-on leadership, fairness, and open communication.