Steve Deane
Arlington
Summary
Accomplished Senior HVAC-R Engineer with over 30 years of experience providing exceptional support to U.S. Embassies worldwide and collaborating with Fortune 100 companies. Holds Master HVAC and Refrigeration Licenses along with EPA Universal Certification, demonstrating proficiency in executing a diverse range of HVAC projects and repairs. Expertise includes commercial buildings, building automation systems, chillers, boilers, water pumps, large air handlers, and data centers equipped with CRAC units. A robust background in mechanical and engineering (MEP) trades enhances project coordination capabilities, while extensive global travel fosters adaptability to diverse cultures and operational procedures.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Owner and Operator
Facility Maintenance Service
09.2005 - Current
- Maintain business management aspects of company, including profitability, cost accounting, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, and Payroll.
- Manage employees to provide schedules for installations and customer services.
- Installed and maintained full HVAC, refrigeration systems and electrical systems.
- Installed required plumbing lines to feed or receive waste and water to installed equipment.
- Specified and installed the most energy-efficient equipment possible per customer approval.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Lead HVAC-R Engineer, Facilities Maintenance Tech
ABM Building Value
10.2022 - 08.2025
- Providing technical guidance and expertise on complex HVAC issues, troubleshooting problems, and ensuring compliance with industry codes and standards.
- Providing technical guidance and expertise on complex HVAC issues, troubleshooting problems, and ensuring compliance with industry codes and standards.
- Installation and Maintenance: Installing, maintaining, and repairing various HVAC and refrigeration systems.
- Diagnosing and resolving complex issues with HVAC systems efficiently.
- Managing HVAC projects, including planning, execution, and ensuring timely completion.
- Leading and guiding a team of HVAC technicians, providing technical direction and on-the-job training.
- Maintaining strong relationships with clients, addressing their concerns, and providing excellent service.
- Ensuring all work complies with safety regulations, building codes, and company standards.
- Maintaining accurate records of service and installation activities.
- Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
- Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals.
Service Technician/Manager
C&L Refrigeration
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Perform service calls on large rooftop package units that have failed.
- Replace compressors, troubleshoot failed electrical components and replace failed parts.
- Troubleshoot frequency drive issues and reprogram points that may have been lost due to power failures.
- Reprogram micro digital controllers.
- Perform commission and start-up of units.
- Set points into controllers that will provide the most energy efficient operations and ensure software is upgraded to optimal performance versions.
- Perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) on units and check proper operations of all HVAC units.
- Report finding and correction actions to the customer.
- Provide technical and financial proposals for corrective action and cost savings recommendation to restore units to one hundred percent operational status.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Conducted regular safety inspections to ensure compliance with industry regulations and maintain a safe working environment.
HVAC-R Instructor
Lincoln Technical Institute
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Instructor for HVAC-Refrigeration for New Service Technicians to enter the professional career of HVAC and Refrigeration.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
- Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Enhanced classroom collaboration through the implementation of group projects and team-building activities.
- Cultivated culture of critical thinking and inquiry, preparing students for real-world problem-solving.
Building Engineer
CBRE
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Responsible for compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
- Monitor data center operations, power feeds, UPS’s and transfer switches.
- Understand and follow emergency Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for power outages.
- Perform daily maintenance walk-arounds on equipment and ensure all equipment is at correct operating temperatures and operating within MFG’s specifications.
- Manage work orders on CMMS system, complete Preventive Maintenances (PM’s) and trouble-shoot and repair of HVAC-R.
- Perform plumbing inspections, reports, diagnose corrective actions and perform repairs.
- Minor electrical, lighting and other general building maintenance.
- Responsible for equipment and materials orders and ensuring adequate materials inventory to perform PM’s and repairs.
- Planning, installation, and modification of equipment systems.
- Responsible for oversight of contractors for site visits.
- Responsible for inspection of new installations for compliance with building codes and safety regulations.
- Maintained open lines of communication with tenants regarding planned maintenance activities or emergency situations requiring immediate attention.
- Managed subcontractors effectively, ensuring timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
- Maintained computerized or manual equipment logs to detail preventive work.
- Interpreted mechanical, electrical blueprints and schematics to perform installations or repairs.
- Conveyed thoughts and recommendations to supervisors, contractors and other stakeholders to resolve building-related problems.
- Implemented effective inventory control procedures for tools, equipment, and materials used in daily operations.
- Conducted regular inspections of electrical systems to ensure compliance with safety standards, reducing potential hazards.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss ongoing projects, fostering collaborative work environment.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks on various building equipment, ensuring optimal operation and minimizing downtime.
- Enhanced building energy efficiency by implementing innovative HVAC system optimizations.
Team Manager & Project Manager
Michael Baker, International &
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Management of a team that was deployed to maintain HVAC systems and electrical service in the US Embassies around the world.
- Perform inspections on systems and make appropriate repairs.
- Install and maintain new AC systems for US Embassy office spaces in classified areas.
- Manage job/team scheduling in order to maintain proper levels of resources to maintenance requirements.
- Scheduled entry and exit meetings with Embassy Ambassador and Facility Manager at each Embassy Location.
- Provided reports of conditions of facility inspections findings.
- Resourced replacement part ordering, cost and proposed replacement schedule.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
HVAC-R Building Engineer
COI World
07.2016 - 02.2017
- New construction of classified areas globally for all US Government Agencies.
- Skills utilized: Carpentry, Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical.
- Followed Architectural Plans for secure buildout of government offices in countries around the world.
- Worked as a team to build offices from the ground up based on Top Secret Specification of the US Government.
- Streamlined communication within team, ensuring all members were aligned with project goals and timelines.
- Achieved project deadlines consistently by closely monitoring progress and proactively addressing any potential roadblocks.
- Streamlined communication channels for increased efficiency in project execution and decision-making processes.
- Championed process improvements within the department by identifying inefficiencies, proposing solutions, and leading change initiatives.
Master HVAC Technician
PAE US Embassy Moscow
05.2013 - 07.2016
- Maintain HVAC systems in the US Embassies in all areas including classified environments.
- Perform systems inspections and make appropriate repairs, on chillers, cooling towers, boilers, water pumps, and air handler units.
- Work with local Foreign-Nationals to complete various maintenance projects and tasks.
- Work with DDC systems to maintain the building’s energy management system.
- Utilized a work order PM maintenance program, like CMMS to track completed work orders and PM schedules.
Inspector and LEED Building Certification
FSI Facility Services Management
04.2010 - 09.2012
- Inspect automated control, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and emergency systems.
- Provide oversight for contractors and inspect service contracts.
- Planned, presented and implemented LEED Platinum Certification for all GSA buildings in the region.
HVAC Technician
Trane Texas
01.2005 - 04.2010
- Supervise and train employees in commercial HVAC Building operations.
- Assist clients in resolving issues as quickly and cost effectively as possible.
- Manage jobs and projects per schedule in relation to internal support team.
HVAC Technician
Osteopathic Medical Center of Texas
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Manage and train employees in daily plant operations.
- Maintain various mechanical systems, such as steam boilers, with condensate return pumps and domestic hot & cold-water circulation pumps, chillers, cooling towers, air handers, lab and kitchen refrigeration equipment, medical vacuum pumps, medical air compressors, fire suppression systems, work to resolve basic, medical repairs in patient and OR rooms.
- Maintain electrical systems’ emergency back-up power for entire medical complex.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with HVAC and refrigeration units.
- Utilized diagnostic equipment effectively in order to identify malfunctioning components within HVAC systems accurately.
- Repaired, replaced and serviced both residential and commercial HVAC equipment, components, and wiring.
- Conducted maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work.
- Repaired and maintained residential and commercial heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
- Maintained boilers, hot water systems, gas heating equipment and food service equipment.
- Installed, connected and adjusted thermostats, humidistats and timers for optimal performance.
- Troubleshot complex HVAC problems, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
- Investigated major malfunctions and breakdowns of heating and air-conditioning systems and used troubleshooting to determine causes.
R&D Test Lab Technician
Virginia K&P
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Write, set up and perform flow, vibration, pressure, and acoustic destructive and non-destructive type tests on HVAC components to verify adherence to UIL standards.
- Follow ISO, ASHRE guidelines in establishing testing procedures.
- Specify and build test equipment and test stations for testing of components.
- Build new components to engineering specifications per blueprints or other technical documentation.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
Education
No Degree - A&P Cerification
Tarrant County Community College
Fort Worth, TX01-2027
Skills
- Welding
- Chillers
- LEED
- Blueprints
- Electrical
- CAD
- Drafting
- Microsoft Office
- Hazmat
- OSHA/Safety
- Brazing
- Plumbing
- Carpentry
- CRAC
- UPS
- BAS/DDC
- CMMS
- HP Steam Boilers
- Construction
- Millwright
- Calibration
- Test & Measurement
- Boom & Lift Equipment
- Locksmith
- Auto Mechanic
- Small business operations
- Customer relations
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Project management
- Operations management
- Business management
- Business planning
- Client service
- Project estimating
- Team oversight
- Financial management
- Staff hiring
- Bidding processes
- Budget development
- Quality management systems
- Contract management
- Sales management
Certification
- EPA Universal Certification # 2222892
- Texas Commercial HVAC & Refrigeration Licenses # TACLA 28009C
- Lead Environmental Certification for GSA Administration US Government.
- Texas Zone Certification - Trane Dallas Texas
- Texas Boiler Certifications
Timeline
Lead HVAC-R Engineer, Facilities Maintenance Tech
ABM Building Value
10.2022 - 08.2025
Service Technician/Manager
C&L Refrigeration
03.2022 - 04.2022
HVAC-R Instructor
Lincoln Technical Institute
11.2021 - 03.2022
Building Engineer
CBRE
11.2019 - 05.2020
Team Manager & Project Manager
Michael Baker, International &
02.2017 - 03.2019
HVAC-R Building Engineer
COI World
07.2016 - 02.2017
Master HVAC Technician
PAE US Embassy Moscow
05.2013 - 07.2016
Inspector and LEED Building Certification
FSI Facility Services Management
04.2010 - 09.2012
Owner and Operator
Facility Maintenance Service
09.2005 - Current
HVAC Technician
Trane Texas
01.2005 - 04.2010
HVAC Technician
Osteopathic Medical Center of Texas
01.2000 - 01.2005
R&D Test Lab Technician
Virginia K&P
01.1998 - 01.2000
No Degree - A&P Cerification
Tarrant County Community College
Technology And Skills
- Welding
- Chillers
- LEED
- Blueprints
- Electrical
- CAD
- Drafting
- Microsoft Office
- Hazmat
- OSHA/Safety
- Brazing
- Plumbing
- Carpentry
- CRAC
- UPS
- BAS/DDC
- CMMS
- HP Steam Boilers
- Construction
- Millwright
- Calibration
- Test & Measurement
- Boom & Lift Equipment
- Locksmith
- Auto Mechanic
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