Nicholas Popoy
La Mirada,USA
Summary
Accomplished Operating Engineer with expertise in HVAC and mechanical systems. Possessing the ability to troubleshoot and adapt to work challenges, and a proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams. Committed to bettering myself and the company with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Engineer
Jones Lang LaSalle, JLL
Anaheim/Norco
2022.11 - Current
- Operate chilled water plant to maintain building temperatures, utilizing building automation
- Performed maintenance on HVAC equipment; replaced motors, greased and replaced bearings, change filters, replace motor starters/contactors/capacitors/transformers
- Respond to building outages ensuring function of UPS emergency generators
- Performed troubleshooting and maintenance on 24/48/120/277V systems
- Monitor critical data center ensuring proper operational temperatures
- Performed various plumbing tasks working with copper/cast iron/pvc and maintained plumbing fixtures
- performed basic welding repairs
Operating Engineer
Jones Lang LaSalle, JLL
Brea, CA
2017.02 - 2022.11
- Managed building HVAC, lighting, and fire life safety systems utilizing building automation system
- Troubleshoot and resolved issues involving building power losses and other plant malfunctions
- Performed preventative maintenance: Greased/replaced bearings, replaced pump seals, replaced drive belts, aligned pulleys and sheaves, and replaced motors
- Managed water treatment program: Performed testing and managed chemical dosing, maintained client's program ranges, replaced chemical pumps/hoses/injectors, and managed inventory
- Performed high and low voltage switching, and performed electrical work
- Repaired and re-plumbed copper, cast iron, brass, steel, and PVC piping systems
- Performed cost saving projects including the overhaul and rebuild of cooling towers
Junior Building Engineer
Omninet Property Management
Santa Fe Springs/Gardena
2016.06 - 2017.01
- Monitored and adjusted building HVAC
- Performed preventative maintenance on various HVAC equipment
- Performed plumbing and electrical tasks
- Completed various client generated workorders
- Oversee vendor work
Education
Bachelor of Science - Facilities Engineering Technology
California State University Maritime Academy
Vallejo, CA2018-04
Skills
- Understanding of HVAC/mechanical systems
- Understanding of emergency power systems
- Experience with different Building automation systems
- Strong troubleshooting abilities
- Understand system blueprints/diagrams and systems tracing
- Organizational and time management skills
- Mechanical aptitude
Certification
- AWS D1.1:2020 3G and 4G (SMAW)
- IUOE local 501 BOMA engineer certification
- EPA 608 Universal Certification
- Electrical Safety for OSHA 1910 and NFPA 70E
- Scaffold certification
- MEWP scissor lift/boom lift certification
Accomplishments
Nominated for Jones Lang LaSalle 'Rising Star Award'
Timeline
Operating Engineer
Jones Lang LaSalle, JLL
2022.11 - Current
Operating Engineer
Jones Lang LaSalle, JLL
2017.02 - 2022.11
Junior Building Engineer
Omninet Property Management
2016.06 - 2017.01
Bachelor of Science - Facilities Engineering Technology
California State University Maritime Academy