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Vladimir V. Kostenko

Vancouver,WA

Summary

Dedicated Chief Engineer Maintenance Technician 35 Years of experience. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Maintenance Engineer

Colliers International formally as (Norris, Beggs & Simpson Companies)
01.2014 - Current
  • With 11 years servicing i brought with me 24 years of knowledge.
  • Responsible for designing, maintaining, and optimizing the functionality of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, and lighting, ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations while prioritizing energy efficiency and occupant comfort within a structure; often perform inspections, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with contractors for repairs and maintenance activities. Complete work orders from tenants. Ensuring adherence to local building codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards. Overseeing building renovation projects, including coordinating with contractors and managing budgets. Responding to building emergencies such as power outages, water leaks, or fire alarms. Working with facility managers, architects, contractors, and other stakeholders to address building concerns. Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues with building equipment. Identifying root causes of building system problems and developing effective solutions. Clear communication with building occupants, contractors, and management regarding maintenance needs and issues.
  • As building engineering involves considerable practical work, it is important to gain relevant work experience to advance in this field. This might include internships or work as a heating, electrical or mechanical technician. In certain instances, building engineers are required to have prior experience maintaining and repairing air conditioning systems, boilers, refrigeration equipment and ventilation systems. For example, a hospital might require a building engineer or manager with a background of working in a sterile environment of a healthcare facility. And, an apartment complex might prefer a building manager with experience in renovation such as carpet installation, painting and woodworking.
  • Led maintenance team in optimizing equipment performance and reliability across multiple facilities.
  • Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing downtime.
  • Conducted root cause analysis for equipment failures, driving strategic improvements in maintenance processes.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align maintenance strategies with organizational goals and production schedules.
  • Evaluated new technologies and tools to improve maintenance operations and support proactive problem-solving initiatives.
  • Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely procurement of parts, maintaining inventory levels for critical equipment.
  • Established safety protocols for maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards and minimizing risk factors.
  • Evaluated new technology advancements in engineering practices, incorporating beneficial innovations into existing processes where appropriate.
  • Troubleshot complex mechanical issues, developing effective solutions that minimized downtime and expense.
  • Enhanced overall efficiency with streamlined maintenance procedures and optimized resource allocation.
  • Developed and executed capital improvement projects for increased facility performance and longevity.
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments before initiating major projects, minimizing potential hazards to personnel or property.
  • Created detailed documentation outlining standard operating procedures for all aspects of facility maintenance operations.
  • Reduced downtime for critical systems by proactively addressing potential issues and conducting regular inspections.
  • Oversaw adherence to regulatory requirements such as OSHA standards, demonstrating a commitment to workplace safety.
  • Performed troubleshooting and repair for complex electrical equipment.
  • Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
  • Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions.
  • Supervised maintenance functions, working collaboratively with sanitation crews on shop floor upkeep and repairs.

General Maintenance

American Property Management
01.1998 - 01.2014
  • 16 years of serving as General Maintenance
  • Fix or replace faulty electrical switches, outlets, and circuit breakers. Inspect and diagnose problems and figure out the best way to correct them. Performed routine preventive maintenance to ensure that everything is in order. Adept at using hand tools, power tools, and industrial equipment to overhaul, repair, and install physical structures, plumbing, minor electrical. Success in prioritizing work orders to restore and sustain facility operations and simultaneously managing multiple repair projects. Complete work orders.
  • Property maintenance ensuring buildings and their immediate environments are in optimum condition. It includes maintenance activities such as safety checks, cleaning, rodent control, garbage disposal, gardening, landscaping, and asset repairs.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance with local building codes as well as industry-specific guidelines related to general maintenance operations.
  • Supported overall store success by assisting with additional tasks as needed, including stocking shelves, merchandising displays and conducting general maintenance activities.
  • Improved facility appearance with timely trash removal, floor care, and general maintenance tasks.
  • Contributed to a well-maintained facility by performing general maintenance tasks such as painting, minor repairs, and landscaping.
  • Helped maintain clean public spaces by performing tasks such as trash removal, graffiti abatement, and general maintenance duties.
  • Performed repairs, replacements and general maintenance on mining equipment.
  • Performed general maintenance tasks on ranch equipment, prolonging its usability and reliability.
  • Replaced light bulbs, tested alarms and unclogged toilets for good general maintenance.
  • Performed general maintenance and light cleaning of showroom.
  • Improved overall office appearance by maintaining cleanliness standards and coordinating general maintenance when needed.
  • Planned and scheduled general maintenance, major repairs and remodeling projects.
  • Supervised facility crew and general maintenance schedules.
  • Employed power equipment and hand tools in cleaning and general maintenance.
  • Increased overall efficiency by streamlining processes for lawn care, plantings, and general maintenance tasks.
  • Handled daily store operations including opening/closing procedures, cash handling, and general maintenance tasks.
  • Demonstrated versatility within the role by mastering various systems such as electrical components or suspension parts in addition to general maintenance tasks like oil changes or tire rotations.

General Maintanace

Kazakhstan -General Maintenance High Tower
01.1993 - 01.1997

General maintenance includes cleaning, lubrication, tightening, adjustments, and visual inspections. For many types of equipment, general maintenance tasks are straightforward but critical to preventing wear and tear that could lead to larger issues. Window Cleaning -Sky Scraping.

  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Education

Locomotive Train Engineer -

Technological Collage #4 Graduate
Kazakhstan, Almaty
01.1991

High School Graduate -

High School #125
Kazakhstan, Almaty
01.1988

Skills

  • Provide tangible solutions for repair/restoration of the subject failure Carry out design, analysis, and review of existing structures Assess building enclosures for failure, deficiency, and performance Perform causal and forensic evaluation of impaired building systems Convey solutions to the client through specifications, drawings, and reporting Maintain current knowledge of technological developments in the field of engineering Prepare detailed and thorough reports, including recommendations for restoration/analysis measures Liaise with clients and contractors to ensure all project work is compliant with the design documents
  • Effective team leadership
  • Dedication to maintaining a safe work environment
  • Excellent communication skills and relays information in a timely manner
  • An agile approach to problem-solving
  • Impeccable time management skills and ability to multitask
  • Detail-oriented and able to work efficiently under pressure and consistently meet deadlines
  • Collaborative problem-solving abilities
  • Monitor boilers, elevators, electric generators and steam distribution system
  • Air-conditioning unit maintenance
  • Maintain, troubleshoot and repair infrastructure equipment
  • Fix or replace air-conditioning units, broken windows, elevators, light fixtures, falling paint, leaking roofs, toilets, sinks, doors, outlets and thermostats
  • Perform ongoing operation Identify and promptly recognize system faults and provide an appropriate response to abnormal operating conditions and emerge management and maintenance of steam boilers to ensure adequate energy-efficient operations as situations related to the building environment
  • Responsible for conducting and/or overseeing preventative maintenance on the mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing systems, fire life safety, and property specific systems which involves normal lubrication, adjustment, cleaning, replacement of consumable parts (such as filters, indicator lights), and periodic testing of the equipment
  • Perform routine lodging inspections as assigned, including inspection of air conditioning equipment, furnace systems, plumbing fixtures, electrical fixtures, regular wear and tear, windows, doors, locks, and smoke detectors
  • Be responsive to tenant requests in the areas of safety, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and environmental needs through both personal contact and work order systems
  • Systematic facility equipment checks
  • Performs a variety of service work in specialized building systems such as mechanical, electrical / electronic, hydraulics, carpentry, or machine servicing

Certification

  • Graduated Technological College with Electrical Knowledege

Languages

Russian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Chief Maintenance Engineer

Colliers International formally as (Norris, Beggs & Simpson Companies)
01.2014 - Current

General Maintenance

American Property Management
01.1998 - 01.2014

General Maintanace

Kazakhstan -General Maintenance High Tower
01.1993 - 01.1997

Locomotive Train Engineer -

Technological Collage #4 Graduate

High School Graduate -

High School #125