Nicholas Zaehler
Seattle
Summary
Effective professional with experience inspecting, repairing and operating construction equipment to meet job-site demand. Team-oriented and reliable with patient and hardworking nature focused on completing work accurately every time. Good supply management skills and spatial awareness. Familiar with the high demand and quality needed to effectively provide the uninterrupted service needed by different hospital departments and dedicated to prioritizing patient care quality.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
8037
8037
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Operating Engineer
Fred Hutch Cancer Center
Seattle
06.2024 - Current
- Maintenance/testing/inspection of HVAC, water, electrical, pumps, motors and plumbing systems on the campus as well as Ultra-low freezers and Cryogenic freezers for Research facilities and the pneumatic tube systems used to send materials throughout the campus.
Maintenance Mechanic 2 Lead
University of Washington HFS Facilities Services & Operating Engineer for UW Northwest Hospital
Seattle
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Maintenance Mechanic Lead; perform building maintenance; communicate verbal and written instructions; order appliances; schedule, assign, coordinate work of trades; process and manage work orders; unit inspections; review work performed; collaborate with management and other trades.
- Operating Engineer; Preventative/corrective/predictive maintenance for various hospital assets including HVAC, water, electrical, boiler equipment as well as items related to patient care; direct patient interaction/customer service.
Building Engineer 1 Lead
Virginia Mason/Crothall Healthcare
01.2019 - 03.2023
- Facilities/Building Engineer; building maintenance; customer service/patient interaction; knowledge of HVAC, water, air systems as well as various other machinery and equipment on the hospital campus.
Independent Contractor
- General laborer. Remodel and new construction services. Provided support labor for other general contractors in accomplishing work needed. Responsible for day-to-day oversight of job sites, managed subcontractors, procure materials, and established safety guidelines for the team. Responsible for mixing paints, matching colors, preparing surfaces, and applying paint to these surfaces, performing touch-ups and large painting projects related to the construction industry. Also, some experience with installation, removal, and maintenance of Residential and Commercial Oil Heating Systems.
Education
Aerospace Composite Technician Certificate -
South Seattle College
Seattle, WAA - General Studies
South Seattle College
Seattle, WAAAS - Heavy Diesel Machinery
South Seattle College
Seattle, WAHS Diploma -
O’Dea
Seattle, WAEPA 608 Universal License - City of Seattle
Grade 4 Boiler Operator License - City of Seattle
Skills
- Knowledgeable in compliance of OSHA regulations
- Proficient in Alerton building monitoring systems
- Grade 4 Boiler license
- EPA608 Universal license
- Knowledge of HVAC systems
- Knowledge of building water systems
- Knowledge of building air systems
- Experience with plumbing
- Experience with carpentry
- Experience with masonry work
- Forklift certified
- Ability to lead by example
- Experience with stick welding
- Experience with plasma cutting
- Aptitude in visually mapping assembly
- Ability to follow oral instructions
- Ability to follow written instructions
- Capable of understanding blueprints
- Capable of understanding schematics
- Capable of visualizing 3-dimensional structures
- Self-driven worker
- Eager to learn on the job
- Excellent eye to hand coordination
- Able to bend, lift, stand, walk for extended periods
- Computer skills
- Experience with MS Office
- Experience with CAD
- Experience with AllData
- Capable of using various hand tools
- Capable of using power tools
- Proficiency in using precision measuring tools
- Familiar with manufacturing workplaces
- Familiar with shipping workplaces
- Familiar with warehouse workplaces
- Excellent customer service
- Former Safety Focal/Lead for Boeing
Leadership Experience
- Team captain on various sports teams
- Quickly promoted to the status of Engineer 1/Lead upon joining the Virginia Mason Engineering Department with minimal experience because of my ability to quickly learn the functions of my job and perform them at an elevated level.
- Selected as team lead for various jobs (Boeing, Construction, Virginia Mason)
- Selected as a Safety Focal for my department at Boeing
- Assigned to multiple special emergent operations for my ability to perform quality work within a timely manner
- Community Service: Habitat for Humanity (Building houses in Mexico), Tutor (St. Therese Elementary), Coaching (Various basketball camps/teams)
- Proud father of two beautiful children, whom I take immense pride in providing for and giving a positive image/example
Timeline
Operating Engineer
Fred Hutch Cancer Center
06.2024 - Current
Maintenance Mechanic 2 Lead
University of Washington HFS Facilities Services & Operating Engineer for UW Northwest Hospital
05.2023 - 06.2024
Building Engineer 1 Lead
Virginia Mason/Crothall Healthcare
01.2019 - 03.2023
Independent Contractor
EPA 608 Universal License - City of Seattle
Aerospace Composite Technician Certificate -
South Seattle College
AA - General Studies
South Seattle College
AAS - Heavy Diesel Machinery
South Seattle College
HS Diploma -
O’Dea
Grade 4 Boiler Operator License - City of Seattle