Vincent J. Damiani, PE
Red Bank
Summary
Licensed Mechanical Engineer (HVAC) with comprehensive experience in facility management, MEP system design/build and healthcare infrastructure across large, multi-site operations and hospital settings. Proven ability to lead design reviews, oversee construction and optimize HVAC and building automation system performance. Skilled in regulatory compliance, preventive maintenance strategy and cross-functional team leadership with complex healthcare, government and commercial environments. Adept at improving energy efficiency, reducing operational risk and enhancing system reliability while managing budgets, contractors and management expectations. Seeking to leverage broad technical and leadership expertise across engineering, design, construction and facilities industries.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HVAC and Infrastructure Manager
Emblem Healthcare/ACPNY
07.2019 - Current
- Oversee HVAC and BMS operations for 40+ outpatient medical centers across NYC.
- Commission, review and approve MEP drawings for construction and rehab projects.
- Develop and implement design standards and build-out criteria for new medical facilities.
- Manage contractor networks for service, repair and installation of HVAC systems.
- Negotiate and administer service, capital project and procurement contracts while maintaining balanced budgets across multi-site operations.
- Conduct regular site inspections and maintain relationships with clinical leadership and field staff.
- Ensure regulatory compliance of all MEP systems with ASHRAE, Quad A, TJC, NFPA and NYC/DOH standards.
- Lead risk management initiatives, proactively indentifying and resolving potential issues to minimize operational disruptions.
- Implemented preventative maintenance CMMS and strategies that reduced system downtime and emergency repair costs.
Director
HHS Government Services, Keller Army Community Hospital
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Planned and executed capital projects in support of multiple federal departments.
- Directed operations and maintenance (O&M) for hospital crictial infrastructure.
- Managed a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, technicians and subcontractors ensuring compliance with DOD and federal standards.
- Developed and monitored budgets and project schedules to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
- Oversaw preventative maintenance programs for HVAC, electrical, plumbing and emergency power systems.
Project Manager
EMCOR, Keller Army Community Hospital
10.2017 - 03.2019
- Partnered with senior project managers on O&M and construction oversight within the hospital campus.
- Ensure compliance with TJC, OSHA, CMS, NFPA, EPA and US Army regulations.
- Authored and implemented safety policies and TJC-compliant documentation resulting in successful agency audits.
- Conducted weekly safety training sessions and QC reviews of preventive maintenance.
- Monitored building automation systems (BAS) and coordinated HVAC comfort and reliability.
- Supervised hospital staff and contractors to ensure high-quality project execution.
Engineering Operations Supervisor
Montefiore Medical Center
02.2015 - 10.2017
- Supervise the daily operation, service and repair of the Medical Center's cogeneration plant. Responsible for managing plant power and steam generation systems within the hospital.
- Directing outside service contractors to complete capital improvements as well as, coordinating with Con-Edison and maintaining plant records and performance reports.
- Working knowledge of TJC, NFPA, OSHA, EPA, SPCC and DEP regulations. Responsible for overseeing natural gas and diesel systems, pneumatic, water chemical treatment, cooling tower operation, and domestic water systems.
- Work daily with other departments and respond to patient complaints and issues concerning engineering equipment throughout the hospital.
- In charge of night-shift operation of all Medical Center MEP, HVAC & fire alarm systems. Scheduling routine plant/service outages for planned maintenance.
- Prepare, record and implement SOP's for equipment operation and emergency situations.
Education
Bachelors of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
State University of New York Maritime College
Bronx, NY01.2015
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, Oracle JD Edwards
- Building Automation Systems: Johnson Controls Metasys, Honeywell Building Automation System, Niagara AX/4, Alerton, Brandon Controls
- Computerized Maintenance Management System: DMLSS, AwareManager, Corrigo, ResQ
- HVAC system design and practical operation
- Contract negotiation
- Regulatory compliance
- Budget management
Certification
- NYS Professional Engineering License (License #112772)
- Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager (April 2018)
- U.S.C.G. License - 3rd Assistant Engineer, Unlimited Horsepower (January 2015)
- OSHA 10 Certification (January 2018)
- EPA Method 9 Certification (February 2017)
Timeline
HVAC and Infrastructure Manager
Emblem Healthcare/ACPNY
07.2019 - Current
Director
HHS Government Services, Keller Army Community Hospital
03.2019 - 07.2019
Project Manager
EMCOR, Keller Army Community Hospital
10.2017 - 03.2019
Engineering Operations Supervisor
Montefiore Medical Center
02.2015 - 10.2017
Bachelors of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
State University of New York Maritime College