NOEL ESPINOSA
Spartanburg,SC
Summary
Dynamic maintenance and facilities leader with extensive experience in manufacturing and data center operations. Expertise in managing large teams, developing technical training programs, and ensuring operational compliance. Bilingual communicator adept at enhancing safety culture and driving efficiency through targeted skill development.
Overview
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1
Certification
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Training Manager
JLL MCO-1 Account
Spartanburg, SC
01.2026 - Current
- Training Operations Management: Oversee day-to-day training activities, including scheduling, resource coordination, and program delivery across data center facilities. Manage training calendars, assigning instructor assignments, and facility requirements to align with operational needs and minimize disruption
- Managed comprehensive training operations for data center accounts, facilitating staff to maintain the competencies and certifications needed to operate mission-critical infrastructure safely and efficiently.
- Technical Skills Development: Design and deliver hands-on training programs for critical systems such as power distribution, cooling infrastructure, fire suppression, security systems, and environmental
- Led training team of coordinators, technical instructors, and support staff, providing coaching and professional development while establishing performance standards for quality training delivery.
- Conducted technical assessments to identify skill gaps and implemented targeted training interventions for safety and compliance, ensuring adherence to mandatory programs covering electrical safety, confined space procedures, emergency response, and regulatory compliance.
- Developed competency-based assessments and practical evaluations to validate skills, maintaining comprehensive training records and certification tracking to support compliance and career development.
- Training Technology Integration: Implement and enhance training technologies such as learning management systems, simulation software, and digital learning platforms
Maintenance Manager
Dollar Tree DC301 (via Fidus Global LLC)
Ocala, FL
01.2024 - 01.2026
- Led and scheduled 65 maintenance technicians across PM downtime and 12-hour FHD/BHD shifts to align with customer operational needs.
- Manage preventive maintenance schedules, reducing equipment downtime and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Conduct root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures, implementing long-term corrective actions.
- Developed and documented PM protocols and training programs, improving technician skill levels and safety culture.
- Prepared and submitted detailed maintenance performance and equipment health reports to leadership, providing insights for informed decision-making.
- Directed pre-launch site setup including IOQ validation before facility go-live.
Facilities Senior MHE Technician III/ Building Wellness Manager.
Amazon TPA4 (via ARS)
Tampa/Temple Terrace, FL
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Drove TPA4 to top-ranked Gen 11 site status within Amazon network through targeted facilities management.
- Executed repairs and maintenance on 165 LG Mini-Split units and inspected 125 Trane 10 Ton gas package rooftop HVAC units along with various exhaust and fresh air intake units, ensuring operational reliability.
- Oversaw operations and staff management in dual roles as Acting Area Manager and Building Wellness Area Manager, enhancing facility performance.
- Supported fire protection systems (fire pumps and risers), DTW repair scheduling, and contractor/vendor coordination.
- Mentored junior technicians and reduced downtime through prioritized task management and continuous improvement initiatives.
Launch Manager — Cannabis Facility
Flower One / CN Labor Management Inc.
North Las Vegas, NV
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Oversaw quality control for 400,000 sq. ft. indoor greenhouse retrofit and 55,000 sq. ft. processing/extraction lab expansion, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Supervised 8 technicians (electricians, HVAC, mechanical) and 5 greenhouse maintenance techs, coordinating team efforts to maintain operational efficiency.
- Transitioned into proactive maintenance leadership post-site acceptance, managing daily work assignments and implementing process improvement initiatives.
- Built the maintenance team from the ground up — screened all trades candidates with the Director of Facilities.
- Collected asset data on all new and existing equipment; transitioned operations into a ServiceNow CMMS work-order and PM system.
Remote Launch Manager — Amazon Account
CBRE
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Achieved all launch readiness goals 34 weeks prior to launch date.
- Launched new Amazon sites DTW1, DET2, PDX9, and TUS2.
- Collaborated with the Site Program Manager to verify 3P training, deployment, peak prep, and post-launch sustainability.
- Collaborated with RME start-up program manager to ensure proper completion of 3P training plan, site deployment, peak prep, and post-program sustainability.
- Supervised 89 AR Techs (electricians, HVAC, mechanical), 7 Area Maintenance Managers, and 1 Sr. Facilities Manager.
- Completed audit and verify completion of all tasks associated with training of MHE and AR, Sr.MM and AMM and gave feedback to Site Program Manager
- Oversaw hiring process, reviewing candidates, conducting suitability assessments, and onboarding qualified technicians.
Facilities Senior MHE Technician III & New Technician Trainer
Amazon CAE-1
West Columbia, SC
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Trained new MHE and AR technicians while supervising 8 MHE Techs during preventive maintenance and overtime projects to ensure operational readiness.
- Delivered preventive and corrective maintenance to enhance facility uptime and reliability.
- Maintained distribution center HVAC through BAS, repaired racking systems, and supported fire protection systems to uphold safety and operational standards.
- Supported the RME start-up program by verifying 3P training plans and site deployment readiness.
HVAC Manager / Owner
ESPI-MTC HVAC Services, Inc.
Columbia, SC
01.2002 - 01.2021
- Founded and operated a full-service HVAC company serving residential and commercial clients across South Carolina.
- Managed scheduling, estimating, installation, customer relations, vendor partnerships, and financials to ensure smooth operations.
- Supervised technicians during installation and maintenance of various HVAC systems, ensuring quality and compliance with industry standards.
- Expanded service offerings into backup generators and new construction, successfully entering new markets.
Maintenance Technician III
Ingersoll Rand (Trane Coil Plant)
Columbia, SC
01.2011
- Installed, set up, troubleshot, repaired, and conducted PM on electro-mechanical manufacturing equipment for HVAC coil production.
- Applied Siemens Step 7, Allen-Bradley, and RS Logix PLCs while utilizing pipefitting and welding skills to support production operations.
- Conducted routine maintenance on HVAC systems and equipment.
- Inspected machinery for proper operation and safety compliance.
- Repaired and replaced defective components in heating and cooling units.
Senior Maintenance Technician
Isola Laminates Systems
Ridgeway, SC
01.1998 - 01.2006
- Operated and maintained large glass-epoxy laminating manufacturing plant, ensuring optimal production and equipment reliability.
- Performed preventative maintenance and repairs on automated conveyor systems, material handling equipment, pneumatic systems, and building infrastructure to support continuous operations.
- Applied SPC and ISO 9002 compliance monitoring; worked with Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs and SEW/Control-Tech drives.
- Trained 35 new technicians on equipment handling and standard operating procedures, enhancing team competency and safety compliance.
Production Mechanic
Siemens Lighting Division (OSRAM/SYLVANIA Corp.)
Maybrook, NY
01.1992 - 01.1998
- Maintained high-speed compact fluorescent light manufacturing lines in a continuous-process production environment.
- Led Vacuum Pump Continuous Process Team (CPT) to enhance operational efficiency and participated in Barrier Removal and Cross-Functional Teams to address production challenges.
- Performed PM, troubleshooting, and repairs on electro-mechanical manufacturing and testing equipment, utilizing welding and pipefitting skills to ensure equipment reliability.
- Supported lean manufacturing and automation initiatives in high-volume production environment, contributing to process improvements and waste reduction.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - HVAC Industrial Technology
Midlands Technical College
Columbia, SC01-2005
General Equivalency Diploma (GED) -
Newburgh Free Academy
Newburgh, NY01-1985
Skills
- Training Program Development
- Technical Training Delivery
- Training & Technician Development
- Technical Assessment Design
- Operational Compliance Training
- Safety compliance
- Data Center Infrastructure
- Predictive maintenance
- Root Cause Analysis & Troubleshooting
- Maintenance leadership
- Training Resource Management
- Training Budget Oversight
Certification
HVAC Technology Diploma — Orange County BOCES, Goshen, NY (2004), Certificate of Competency, Residential A/C & Heating — American Refrigerant Institute / RSES Universal (2003), EPA 608 Universal Certified — Refrigerant Service Engineers Society (RSES), MACS-609 — Mobile Air Conditioning Society, Certificates: Welding 1; Electrical Residential; Commercial Electrical; Basic Air-Conditioning 1 & 2 (1990–1997), Electro-Mechanical 1 — Bergen County Vocational Tech School, Hackensack, NJ (1986/1987), Siemens Step 7 Training, Dematic & Intelligrated Conveyor Systems
Languages
English — Native | Spanish — Bilingual (Speak, Read, Write)
Affiliations
- National Home Builders Association of Columbia (1997–Present)
- Green Council of HBA
- SCHAAACC — South Carolina Association of Heating & Air Conditioning Contractors
- Refrigerant Service Engineers Society (RSES)
- Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS)
Timeline
Data Training Manager
JLL MCO-1 Account
01.2026 - Current
Maintenance Manager
Dollar Tree DC301 (via Fidus Global LLC)
01.2024 - 01.2026
Facilities Senior MHE Technician III/ Building Wellness Manager.
Amazon TPA4 (via ARS)
01.2021 - 01.2024
Launch Manager — Cannabis Facility
Flower One / CN Labor Management Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2021
Remote Launch Manager — Amazon Account
CBRE
01.2018 - 01.2019
Facilities Senior MHE Technician III & New Technician Trainer
Amazon CAE-1
01.2011 - 01.2018
Maintenance Technician III
Ingersoll Rand (Trane Coil Plant)
01.2011
HVAC Manager / Owner
ESPI-MTC HVAC Services, Inc.
01.2002 - 01.2021
Senior Maintenance Technician
Isola Laminates Systems
01.1998 - 01.2006
Production Mechanic
Siemens Lighting Division (OSRAM/SYLVANIA Corp.)
01.1992 - 01.1998
Associate of Applied Science - HVAC Industrial Technology
Midlands Technical College
General Equivalency Diploma (GED) -
Newburgh Free Academy