Philip Machado
Dickson,TN
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Dedicated and adaptable, with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Experienced and dependable, with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Engineer
Transwestern
30 Independence Blvd. Warren, NJ
04.2017 - 06.2021
- Oversaw 2020 renovation for multitenant fit out after Verizon Wireless Relocated
- Lead Engineer for Verizon Wireless building.
- Daily operation of 210,000 sq. ft. Class A office building.
- Operation of 6 Lochinvar boilers, 1 Miller-Picking air handler.
- Two (2), 250-ton Daikin Centrifugal Chillers, and a new 500-ton Evapco Cooling Tower.
- 1 Kohler 210 KVA fire, life safety generator, and A.T.S. 1 Caterpillar 350 KVA generator and A.T.S. To power VZW data center and customer requirements.
- Maintained 24 bathrooms and plumbing.
- Replaced ballast and lighting in building and parking deck.
- Additional responsibilities included Phase 1 and Phase 2 testing of four elevators in the building and one in the parking deck. Oversaw contractor inspections of and testing of sprinkler and fire, life safety systems.
- Interfaced with all contractors involved in building maintenance and operation. Directed cleaning staff. Ordered supplies.
Lead Engineer
Jones Lang Lasalle
30 Independence Blvd. Warren, NJ
03.2012 - 04.2017
- Ensured that all engineering / maintenance activities were conducted in accordance with safety regulations.
- Identified areas in need of improvement within existing systems and developed plans for implementation.
- Created detailed documentation related to design specifications, test protocols, and operational procedures.
- Resolved technical issues through troubleshooting techniques and root cause analysis.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on equipment used in operations.
- Evaluated supplier quotations for materials and supplies required.
- Oversaw maintenance and continuous operation of building systems, including mechanical (HVAC), electrical and safety.
- Oversaw activities of contractors working within building and on job site.
- Responded to facility emergencies to correct issues quickly and maintain business operations.
- Checked, improved and corrected life safety systems.
- Meticulously kept records of building rounds, engineering logs and data sheets.
- Identified facility deficiencies, incorporating repair actions into maintenance procedures schedule.
- Coordinated activities with suppliers, contractors or other departments.
Chief Engineer,H.V.A.C. Dept. Medowlands Racetrack
N.J. Sports & Exposition Authority
Rutherford, NJ
03.1998 - 02.2012
- Daily operation of environmental systems, including 2 Clever Brooks LE boilers, 3 Teco-Gen natural gas-fired chillers, and 2 electric Carrier chillers.
- Maintenance and repairs of HVAC systems, including cooling towers, Aerco hot water boilers, air compressors, split systems, pump repairs, and pneumatic systems.
- Interfacing with vendors and contractors.
- Identifying and diagnosing problems/potential problems.
- Responsible for dorms, back paddock, ice machines, and barns.
- Performed regular inspections of equipment to identify areas of improvement or repair needs.
- Scheduling and payroll of a four man union shop.
Education
Technical - Avionics Instrument Systems
US Air Force
Chanute AFB, Rantoul, Illinois06-1980
Technical Diploma - Electrical Technology
Lyons Technical Institute
Clark, NJ10-1984
Technical Diploma - Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Tech'
Lyons Institute
Clark, NJ07-1988
Centrifugal Chiller & Absorption Tech. & Maint.
Trane Corporation
Parsippany, NJ01-1996
Universal Refrigerant Handling & Recovery Cert. - Refrigerant Handling & Recovery
Ferris University
Big Rapids, MI06-1991
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Engineer
Transwestern
04.2017 - 06.2021
Lead Engineer
Jones Lang Lasalle
03.2012 - 04.2017
Chief Engineer,H.V.A.C. Dept. Medowlands Racetrack
N.J. Sports & Exposition Authority
03.1998 - 02.2012
Technical - Avionics Instrument Systems
US Air Force
Technical Diploma - Electrical Technology
Lyons Technical Institute
Technical Diploma - Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Tech'
Lyons Institute
Centrifugal Chiller & Absorption Tech. & Maint.
Trane Corporation
Universal Refrigerant Handling & Recovery Cert. - Refrigerant Handling & Recovery
Ferris University