HVAC/R instructor and former Plant Superintendent B seeks a position that utilizes my teaching, technical, management, and administrative skills to further the HVAC/R profession.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
HVAC Instructor
Total Tech
01.2023 - 09.2024
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.
Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
Plant Superintendent B
New York State Corrections
09.2016 - 10.2022
Responsible for the complete management of the physical plant, off-site housing and other buildings related to the facility
Management activities include: planning, overseeing the preparation of budgets and forecasts, purchasing; and managing performance/service contracts, which includes the inspection of new construction, alteration of existing structures, and the implementation of energy conservation measures
Direct the activities of a large workforce engaged in the operation and maintenance of the power plant; electrical generation/distribution; air conditioning and refrigeration equipment; sewage and water supply systems; mechanical, electrical, and building maintenance; and maintenance of grounds and related equipment
Instructor
Department of Corrections
01.2015 - 10.2022
Provide Confined Space and Lock Out Tag Out Training to Employees
Plant Utilities Engineer 3
02.2014 - 12.2016
Plan, direct, and coordinate the activities and overall supervisory responsibility for the powerhouse heating plant engaged in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, testing, and calibration of mechanical and electrical equipment providing steam, heat, hot water and electrical distribution
The powerhouse provides steam and electricity to the Mohawk CF and to the Food Production Center
The FPC provides meals to all the state correctional facilities and a number of county correctional facilities
The operation of the FPC to provide their service is critical to the function of DOCCS
Instructor for Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigerant course
Marcy Correctional Facility
03.2006 - 02.2014
Supervising 17 inmates per module of instruction
GED test proctor
DOCCS
03.2006 - 02.2014
3rd party test examiner
01.1993 - 10.2008
Administered the Environment Protection test for handling refrigerants
NCCER test administrator
Plant Utilities Engineer 1
02.1999 - 03.2006
Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair test and calibrate mechanical and electrical equipment providing heat, hot water, ventilation and air conditioning and electrical distribution in a safe and efficient manner
Provide emergency power to the entire facility in situations where commercial power has been lost
Supervising inmates in the safe operation and maintenance of the facility and related equipment that is essential for the operation of the plant systems and subsystems
In emergency situations and off shift hours required to assume responsibility for operations of the entire plant
Instructor
Orion Bus Industries
02.2001 - 03.2005
Yearly as needed 7-week certificate course for Universal Refrigerant Handling to employees
Teacher
07.1997 - 02.1999
Taught high school students in math and other subject areas
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Instructor
Madison-Oneida BOCES
09.1995 - 06.1997
1080-hour adult education course
HVAC technical consultant
Topaz publications
03.1996 - 12.1996
Developing a computer driven CD ROM to train HVAC trouble shooting to field technicians
Active-duty
USAF
03.1980 - 04.1995
Working on HVAC systems for base facilities and on industrial HVAC air-conditioning equipment
Operated HVAC equipment and repaired equipment for Titian II missile sites, supervising Air Force personnel (Aug 1980-Dec1983)
Plant operations, with outlying buildings, surgical suites, dental, and research facilities, supervising Air force personnel (Jan.1984-May 1987)
In support of ground launch cruise missiles, maintaining HVAC and Heating for various buildings, supervising Air Force personnel (May 1987-June1988)
Facilities manager at the North East Air Defense Sector, 24 hour operation involving all utilities in a self-contained facility, 2 diesel generators, 3 chillers and related equipment to provide cooling for computers and communications, supervising Air Force personnel (July 1988-Oct
1992)
Instructor, Instructor Supervisor taught a 17-week basic Air Force HVAC course, Supervised 34 instructors and over 250 students daily, 2.5-million-dollar budget (OCT
1992-Jan.1995)
Instructor Supervisor/Instructor
Sheppard Air Force Base
10.1992 - 01.1995
17-week basic Air force HVAC course, Supervised 34 instructors and over 250 students daily, 2.5-million-dollar budget
Administered the EPA test for handling refrigerants
Education
Master of Education -
SUNY at Oswego
05.1996
Associates - Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
Community College of the Air Force
06.1993
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Utica College of Syracuse University
05.1991
Skills
Strong communication skills
Motivating students
Heating and ventilation expert
Teaching techniques
Supervision And Administration Experience
Plant Superintendent B, Complete management of the physical plant, off-site housing and other buildings related to the facility., 09/15-Present
Plant Utilities Engineer 3, Plan, direct, and coordinate activities for the powerhouse heating plant., 02/14-12/16
USAF Retired, E-7, Master Sergeant, 03/80-04/95
Hvac Experience
Plant Utilities Engineer 1, Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, test and calibrate mechanical and electrical equipment., 02/99-03/06
Active-duty USAF, Working on HVAC systems for base facilities and industrial HVAC air-conditioning equipment., 03/80-04/95, Little Rock AFB, Jacksonville, Ark, 08/80-12/83, Keesler Medical Center, Biloxi, MS, 01/84-05/87, Florrens AB, Florrens, Belgium, 05/87-06/88, Griffiss Air Force Base, Rome, NY, 07/88-10/92, Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls, Texas, 10/92-01/95